Basic Details
Word: Yesterday
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: The day before today.
Synonyms: The previous day, last day
Antonyms: Tomorrow, future
Idioms and Phrases
- Yesterday's news: Referring to something that is no longer relevant or important. Example: "The scandal turned out to be yesterday's news, and everyone moved on."
- The day before yesterday: Referring to two days ago. Example: "I saw her the day before yesterday at the park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Yesterday, I went to the library to borrow some books for my project.
Example 2: We had a picnic yesterday, and the weather was perfect.
Example 3: Yesterday's lesson on the solar system was fascinating, especially the part about black holes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "yesterday" comes from the Old English term "geostran daeg," which means "the day that is gone"? It reflects how quickly time can pass and how important it is to remember the past.
Famous Quote
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present." - Bil Keane
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "yesterday" mean?
a) The day after today
b) The day before today
c) A day in the future
d) A week ago
Answer: b) The day before today
2. Which of these is a synonym of "yesterday"?
a) The next day
b) The previous day
c) Tomorrow
d) Now
Answer: b) The previous day
3. What is the antonym of "yesterday"?
a) Last week
b) Tomorrow
c) The day before yesterday
d) Last month
Answer: b) Tomorrow
4. Which sentence uses "yesterday" correctly?
a) I will finish my homework yesterday.
b) He was late to school yesterday because of traffic.
c) They will celebrate yesterday at the party.
d) She is going to the zoo yesterday.
Answer: b) He was late to school yesterday because of traffic.
5. Which idiom refers to events that are no longer important?
a) The day before yesterday
b) Yesterday's news
c) Today's special
d) Lasting memories
Answer: b) Yesterday's news
