Certainly! Here's a modified word study for the word "Courage":
Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to do something that frightens you; bravery.
Synonyms: Bravery, boldness, valour
Antonyms: Cowardice, fearfulness
Idioms and Phrases
- Knock your socks off: To surprise or impress someone deeply. Example: "The athlete's winning performance really knocked my socks off!"
- Have the guts: To have the courage to do something difficult. Example: "You have to have the guts to speak in front of the whole class."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It took great courage for the girl to stand up and speak out against bullying.
Example 2: The firefighter showed incredible courage when rescuing people from the burning building.
Example 3: Showing courage is not about the absence of fear, but acting despite it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "courage" comes from the Latin word "cor," which means "heart"? It originally referred to acting from one's heart.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) A type of food
b) The ability to face fear
c) A form of transportation
d) A specific kind of animal
Answer: b) The ability to face fear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Cowardice
b) Bravery
c) Weakness
d) Hesitation
Answer: b) Bravery
3. Which word is an antonym of "courage"?
a) Confidence
b) Fearlessness
c) Cowardice
d) Boldness
Answer: c) Cowardice
4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) She showed courage by climbing the highest mountain.
b) His courage made him very tall.
c) Courage is something you can buy in a shop.
d) They courage to go swimming at night.
Answer: a) She showed courage by climbing the highest mountain.
5. Which idiom means to have courage?
a) Knock your socks off
b) Have the guts
c) Bite the bullet
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Have the guts
