Basic Details
Word: Constellation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of stars that form a specific pattern in the night sky.
Synonyms: Star group, Asterism
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Over the moon: Used to express great happiness, often when something stars align perfectly. Example: "She was over the moon when she won the art competition!"
- Written in the stars: Means that something was destined to happen. Example: "Their meeting seemed so special; it was like it was written in the stars."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The constellation Orion is easily recognisable by its three bright stars that form a straight line.
Example 2: Many cultures have stories and myths associated with different constellations in the night sky.
Example 3: Astronomers use telescopes to study distant stars and discover new constellations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are 88 officially recognised constellations? They cover all areas of the night sky and are used by navigators to find their way!
Famous Quote
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "constellation" mean?
a) A type of planet
b) A group of stars
c) A moon phase
d) A weather pattern
Answer: b) A group of stars
2. Which of these is a synonym of "constellation"?
a) Mountain range
b) Star group
c) Ocean
d) Forest
Answer: b) Star group
3. Which sentence uses "constellation" correctly?
a) The constellation is swimming in the river.
b) I saw a beautiful constellation last night above the house.
c) The constellation danced with joy.
d) The constellation cooked dinner for us.
Answer: b) I saw a beautiful constellation last night above the house.
4. Which idiom means something special or lucky might happen?
a) Written in the stars
b) Under the weather
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Raining cats and dogs
Answer: a) Written in the stars
5. What is the opposite of "constellation"?
a) N/A
b) Moon
c) Comet
d) Asteroid
Answer: a) N/A
