Basic Details
Word: Car
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle with four wheels that is used for transporting people or goods.
Synonyms: Automobile, vehicle
Antonyms: Bicycle, foot (when referring to walking)
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the road: To start a journey or leave. Example: "After packing the bags, we were ready to hit the road for our holiday."
- Backseat driver: A person who gives unsolicited advice or directions while someone else is driving. Example: "Im tired of being a backseat driver; I want to let you make your own decisions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My father drives us to school in his car every morning.
Example 2: The car broke down on our way to the party, so we had to call for help.
Example 3: I learned how to drive a car last summer, and now I feel more independent.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first modern car was invented in 1886 by Karl Benz? This car had an engine and true steering, setting the stage for today's automobiles.
Famous Quote
"The cars we drive say a lot about us." Alexandra Paul
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "car" mean?
a) A kind of tree
b) A vehicle with four wheels
c) A type of animal
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A vehicle with four wheels
2. Which of these is a synonym of "car"?
a) Bicycle
b) Automobile
c) Airplane
d) Train
Answer: b) Automobile
3. What is an antonym of "car" when considering modes of transport?
a) Airplane
b) Bicycle
c) Train
d) Boat
Answer: b) Bicycle
4. Which sentence uses "car" correctly?
a) The car jumped over the fence.
b) I saw a car go swimming in the lake.
c) My mum drove her car to work today.
d) The car danced in the rain.
Answer: c) My mum drove her car to work today.
5. What does the idiom "backseat driver" mean?
a) A driver who sits in the back seat of the car.
b) A person who gives advice while someone else is driving.
c) A person who drives very slowly.
d) A driver who is lost.
Answer: b) A person who gives advice while someone else is driving.
