Basic Details
Word: Wonderful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely good, amazing, or very pleasing.
Synonyms: Marvelous, splendid, fantastic, brilliant
Antonyms: Terrible, awful, unpleasant
Idioms and Phrases
- Wonderful world: Refers to the great beauty and joy of life. Example: "Even when times are tough, I try to remember we live in a wonderful world."
- What a wonderful surprise: Used when something unexpected is very pleasing. Example: "When she received the gift, she exclaimed, 'What a wonderful surprise!'"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician performed a wonderful trick that amazed everyone at the party.
Example 2: After a wonderful day at the beach, we returned home with sunburned noses and happy smiles.
Example 3: The cake she baked was so wonderful that everyone asked for the recipe!
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "wonderful" comes from the Old English word "wundor," which means a miracle or a marvel? This shows that something wonderful is something that inspires awe!
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wonderful" mean?
a) Extremely good
b) Very sad
c) Quite boring
d) Somewhat bad
Answer: a) Extremely good
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wonderful"?
a) Terrible
b) Marvelous
c) Dull
d) Awful
Answer: b) Marvelous
3. Which sentence uses "wonderful" correctly?
a) The weather is wonderful today for a picnic.
b) He found the maths test wonderful.
c) The wonderful is on the table.
d) She had a wonderful headache.
Answer: a) The weather is wonderful today for a picnic.
4. Which idiom relates to "wonderful"?
a) Wonderful world
b) Into the unknown
c) A wild goose chase
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Wonderful world
5. What is the opposite of "wonderful"?
a) Good
b) Splendid
c) Awful
d) Fantastic
Answer: c) Awful
