Basic Details
Word: Ancestor
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person from whom one is descended, often from a long time ago.
Synonyms: Forebear, predecessor, progenitor
Antonyms: Descendant, offspring
Idioms and Phrases
- Bloodline runs deep: Referring to a strong ancestral heritage. Example: "He believes that his talent for music is because his bloodline runs deep with musicians."
- Walk in someone's footsteps: To follow the same path or career as an ancestor. Example: "She decided to walk in her grandmother's footsteps and became a nurse."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many people enjoy researching their ancestors to learn more about their family's history.
Example 2: The museum displayed ancient artefacts that belonged to my ancestors.
Example 3: Occasionally, family reunions are held so that the descendants can honour their ancestors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some genealogists can trace a family tree back hundreds of years? This helps us understand not only where we come from but also how our ancestors lived and what challenges they faced!
Famous Quote
"Your ancestry is not just your blood, but the stories that shape who you are." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ancestor" mean?
a) A living family member
b) A person from whom one is descended
c) A type of tree
d) A modern invention
Answer: b) A person from whom one is descended
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ancestor"?
a) Offspring
b) Progenitor
c) Parent
d) Child
Answer: b) Progenitor
3. What is the opposite of "ancestor"?
a) Elder
b) Ancestor
c) Offspring
d) Forebear
Answer: c) Offspring
4. Which sentence uses "ancestor" correctly?
a) My ancestor was a famous king.
b) Ancestor is the name of a new toy.
c) I saw an ancestor flying in the sky.
d) My ancestor is here at the party.
Answer: a) My ancestor was a famous king.
5. Which idiom means following family traditions?
a) Walk in someone's footsteps
b) Bloodline runs deep
c) Fork in the road
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Walk in someone's footsteps
