Understanding English Idioms
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What was a significant impact of the treadle loom on the weaving process?

  • It increased the size of the woven fabric.
  • It made woven patterns less complex.
  • It allowed for foot operation, freeing hands for intricate work. (correct)
  • It replaced manual looms entirely.

Which invention is attributed to James Hargreaves?

  • Power loom
  • Water frame
  • Spinning jenny (correct)
  • Treadle loom

What role did Richard Arkwright's water frame play in textile production?

  • It utilized water power to enhance thread spinning efficiency. (correct)
  • It increased the size of spindles used in spinning.
  • It created new weaving patterns by itself.
  • It introduced manual operation to the spinning process.

Which type of spinning method requires the highest degree of manual dexterity?

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What technological advancement is associated with the power loom developed by Edmund Cartwright?

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Which spinning technology is characterized by the use of a rotor to spin fibers into yarn?

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What is the primary advantage of using the Jacquard loom in weaving?

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What unique feature does air-jet spinning provide compared to other spinning methods?

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Which type of loom is operated using foot pedals, enabling the raising and lowering of warp threads for complexity?

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How do computerized looms differ from traditional looms in their operation?

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Flashcards

Treadle Loom

A device using feet to operate the loom, freeing hands for complex weaving patterns, leading to increased productivity.

Industrial Revolution (Textile)

A historical period marked by the mechanization of textile production, resulting in increased speed and efficiency.

Spinning Jenny

An invention allowing one person to spin multiple threads at once, greatly increasing production efficiency.

Spindle Spinning

A spinning method using a spindle to twist fibers into yarn. This ancient technique involves manual dexterity and skill.

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Spinning Wheel

A spinning tool, introduced in the Middle Ages, using a wheel to spin fibers into yarn. It improves efficiency compared to manual spindle spinning.

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Open-end Spinning

A spinning method that uses a rotating rotor to twist fibers into yarn. Produces yarn quickly and efficiently. Often referred to as "rotor spinning."

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Heddle Loom

A traditional handloom using heddles to separate warp threads and create patterns. Simple to build and use, allowing for intricate designs.

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Jacquard Loom

Invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804. Uses punched cards to control warp threads, creating intricate patterns automatically. Revolutionized weaving and paved the way for modern textile technology.

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Weaving Techniques

Weaving techniques that involve interlacing yarns to create fabric. Different techniques and looms produce diverse patterns and textures.

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Study Notes

Introduction

  • Language is dynamic and constantly evolving.
  • Idioms add cultural richness and depth to communication.
  • Idioms have figurative meanings which are different from the literal meanings of the words.

General Idioms

  • Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a social setting to ease tension.
  • Bite the bullet: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
  • Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
  • Under the weather: Feeling ill or unwell.
  • Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret or disclose something prematurely.
  • The ball is in your court: It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.
  • Piece of cake: Something very easy to do
  • Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night
  • Bite off more than you can chew: To take on more responsibility than you can handle.
  • Back to the drawing board: To start over with a new plan after a failure.
  • Actions speak louder than words: What people do is more important than what they say.
  • Hit the sack: To go to bed or to sleep.
  • Cry over spilled milk: To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

Exercises

  • (Question and Answer format, Multiple Choice / Short Answer)
  • A variety of exercises testing understanding of Idioms.

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Test your knowledge of common English idioms in this quiz. Explore how these phrases enrich language and communication while mastering their figurative meanings. Delve into the cultural context and learn their meanings through examples.

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