bonus

Everyday

1. A bonus is extra money paid on top of normal pay, often as a reward for good work. tree →
2. A bonus is any extra good thing you did not expect. tree →
3. In games and quizzes, bonus points or a bonus round give extra chances to score. tree →

In the lessons

In maths word problems a bonus is an amount added on: total = pay + bonus, or points + bonus points. In everyday life it means a nice extra. Phrases: «an added bonus», «bonus points», «a bonus question», «Christmas bonus».

Examples

• Dad got a bonus at work this year. tree →
• Answer the bonus question for 5 extra points. tree →
• Lia scored 20 points and a 10-point bonus; what was her total? tree →
• The sunny weather was an added bonus. tree →
• Each worker gets a bonus of 50 pounds. tree →
• We reached the bonus level in the game. tree →

Note

Plural: bonuses. Countable. «An added bonus» is common though a bit repetitive. Maths: a bonus is usually added; a «bonus of 10%» means add 10% of the amount.