Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, grey animal with a trunk that is known for its intelligence and social behaviour.
Synonyms: Pachyderm, jumbo, beast
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to a significant issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss. Example: "Although we were all worried about the budget cuts, no one wanted to address the elephant in the room during the meeting."
- Memory like an elephant: Used to describe someone who has an excellent memory. Example: "My grandmother has a memory like an elephant; she remembers every detail from her childhood."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant at the zoo entertained the visitors with its tricks and playful behaviour.
Example 2: Elephants are known to form strong bonds with their family members and often help one another.
Example 3: During our trip to Africa, we saw a herd of elephants wandering gracefully through the savannah.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants can communicate with each other using infrasound? This means they can send messages over long distances that are too low for humans to hear!
Famous Quote
"The elephant is a very large creature, and sometimes it must be very easy to forget what it can do." - Michael Ende
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A kind of bird
b) A large grey animal with a trunk
c) A tropical fish
d) A small forest animal
Answer: b) A large grey animal with a trunk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Giraffe
b) Pachyderm
c) Lion
d) Horse
Answer: b) Pachyderm
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant flew into the sky.
b) The elephant walked to the waterhole with its herd.
c) The elephant painted a picture on the wall.
d) The elephant sang a song.
Answer: b) The elephant walked to the waterhole with its herd.
4. Which idiom means there is an obvious problem that people are ignoring?
a) Memory like an elephant
b) The elephant in the room
c) As strong as an ox
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: b) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Cat
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
