Basic Details
Word: Carfare
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The amount of money you pay for a journey in a taxi, bus, or train.
Synonyms: Fare, ticket price
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Penny for your thoughts: Used when asking someone what they are thinking, often related to choices like paying for transport. Example: "You seem quiet, a penny for your thoughts on carfare before we leave?"
- Get on the right track: To start doing something that will lead to success. Example: "By planning our route and checking the carfare, we’re getting on the right track for our travel!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Before hopping on the bus, make sure you have enough carfare in your pocket.
Example 2: The carfare for the train to London is quite reasonable compared to the price of driving.
Example 3: He used his spare change to pay for his carfare during his trip to the city.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "fare" comes from the Old English word "fara," which means to journey or travel? This explains why it relates to the cost of travelling today!
Famous Quote
"Life is a journey, not a destination." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carfare" mean?
a) A type of food
b) Money paid for transportation
c) A style of clothing
d) A type of music
Answer: b) Money paid for transportation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carfare"?
a) Fare
b) Ticket
c) Seat
d) Route
Answer: a) Fare
3. Which sentence uses "carfare" correctly?
a) I paid my carfare before getting into the bus.
b) The carfare danced at the party.
c) The carfare was very high this year.
d) The carfare quickly ran down the road.
Answer: a) I paid my carfare before getting into the bus.
4. What is a related idiom to "carfare"?
a) Penny for your thoughts
b) A piece of cake
c) Break the ice
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Penny for your thoughts
5. What is the opposite of "carfare"?
a) N/A
b) Guard
c) Payment
d) Trip
Answer: a) N/A
