Basic Details
Word: Boomerang
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A curved piece of wood that can be thrown so that it returns to the thrower.
Synonyms: Returning stick, curved missile
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- What goes around comes around: This means that the actions you take, whether good or bad, will eventually return to you. Example: "He was always helping others, believing that what goes around comes around."
- To throw a boomerang: To create a situation that will come back to affect you. Example: "His dishonesty will surely throw a boomerang when people find out the truth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children had great fun learning how to throw the boomerang correctly so that it would come back to them.
Example 2: When I threw the boomerang, I watched in amazement as it curved back towards me.
Example 3: In Australia, boomerangs are not just toys; they have cultural significance and are used in traditional hunting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that boomerangs originated from Indigenous Australian culture? They were originally used for hunting and have been around for thousands of years!
Famous Quote
"A boomerang returns to the thrower. The world has a way of coming back to you." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "boomerang" mean?
a) A type of ball
b) A curved piece of wood that returns
c) A flat rock
d) A long stick
Answer: b) A curved piece of wood that returns
2. Which of these is a synonym of "boomerang"?
a) Football
b) Returning stick
c) Bat
d) Frisbee
Answer: b) Returning stick
3. Which sentence uses "boomerang" correctly?
a) The boomerang flew high in the sky and came back.
b) The boomerang danced beautifully at the show.
c) The boomerang was a friendly animal in the zoo.
d) I saw a boomerang driving a car.
Answer: a) The boomerang flew high in the sky and came back.
4. Which idiom relates to the concept of a "boomerang"?
a) What goes around comes around
b) A bird in the hand
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A penny saved is a penny earned
Answer: a) What goes around comes around
5. What is the opposite of "boomerang"?
a) N/A
b) Stick
c) Ball
d) Kite
Answer: a) N/A
