Basic Details
Word: Video Game
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a screen.
Synonyms: Computer game, electronic game, console game
Antonyms: Board game, card game, outdoor game
Idioms and Phrases
- Game on: A phrase used to announce that a competition or challenge has begun. Example: "Once the referee blew the whistle, it was game on for both teams."
- Level up: To improve or advance to a higher stage, often used in gaming. Example: "After finishing her project, she felt like she had levelled up in her skills."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My favourite video game is an adventure where I explore enchanted islands and complete quests.
Example 2: During the rainy afternoon, we spent hours playing video games together as a family.
Example 3: He is so skilled at video games that he often participates in tournaments with other players.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first video game ever created was called "Tennis for Two"? It was made in 1958 and was played on an oscilloscope!
Famous Quote
"Video games are bad for you? Thats what they said about rock and roll." Shigeru Miyamoto
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "video game" mean?
a) A type of board game
b) An electronic game played on a screen
c) A card game
d) A type of sport
Answer: b) An electronic game played on a screen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "video game"?
a) Card game
b) Computer game
c) Puzzle game
d) Outdoor game
Answer: b) Computer game
3. Which of these is an antonym of "video game"?
a) Console game
b) Electronic game
c) Board game
d) Adventure game
Answer: c) Board game
4. Which sentence uses "video game" correctly?
a) We played video games under the sun.
b) Everyone was excited to play the new video game released yesterday.
c) The video game grew in the garden.
d) I watched a video game on TV.
Answer: b) Everyone was excited to play the new video game released yesterday.
5. Which idiom means to start a challenge or competition?
a) Level up
b) Game on
c) A whole new ball game
d) Play the field
Answer: b) Game on
