Basic Details
Word: Crossing
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where people or animals can move from one side of a road, river, or path to the other.
Synonyms: Junction, intersection, convergence
Antonyms: Separation, division
Idioms and Phrases
- Crossing one's fingers: To hope for good luck. Example: "She was crossing her fingers for a great result on her exam."
- At a crossroads: To be at a point where a decision needs to be made. Example: "He felt he was at a crossroads in his career and had to choose a new direction."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Always stop at the pedestrian crossing to ensure its safe to cross the road.
Example 2: The train crossing had lights that flashed to warn cars to stop.
Example 3: The river crossing was tricky, but we managed to find a safe place to get across.
Fun Fact
The word "crossing" comes from the Old English word "cros," meaning "to cross" or "to traverse," which highlights the action of moving from one side to another.
Famous Quote
"Life is like a crossing; you have to decide when its safe to move forward." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crossing" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A place to cross
c) A kind of game
d) A movie
Answer: b) A place to cross
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crossing"?
a) Mountain
b) Junction
c) Sound
d) Island
Answer: b) Junction
3. What is the opposite of "crossing"?
a) Connection
b) Separation
c) Combination
d) Junction
Answer: b) Separation
4. Which sentence uses "crossing" correctly?
a) The cat jumped over the crossing.
b) The children played at the crossing in the park.
c) We need to find the crossing to get to the other side of the street.
d) The crossing sang beautifully.
Answer: c) We need to find the crossing to get to the other side of the street.
5. Which idiom means to hope for good luck?
a) At a crossroads
b) Crossing one's fingers
c) Crossing the sea
d) Cross the line
Answer: b) Crossing one's fingers
