Basic Details
Word: Drawing
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A picture made with lines, often created using a pencil or pen.
Synonyms: Sketch, illustration, picture
Antonyms: Erasure, unwritten, blank
Idioms and Phrases
- Draw the line: To set a limit on what one is willing to do. Example: "Im happy to help with homework, but I draw the line at doing it for you."
- Draw someone out: To encourage someone to talk or express themselves. Example: "The teacher knew how to draw her students out during discussions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She spent the afternoon drawing a beautiful landscape of the rolling hills.
Example 2: His drawing of a cat was so realistic that it looked alive.
Example 3: We showed our drawings to the class during art week, and everyone was impressed.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some of the oldest drawings known to humanity were found in caves and are over 40,000 years old? These ancient drawings were likely created with natural pigments!
Famous Quote
"Every artist was first an amateur." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drawing" mean?
a) A type of dance
b) A picture made with lines
c) A musical performance
d) A cooking method
Answer: b) A picture made with lines
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drawing"?
a) Painting
b) Sketch
c) Sculpture
d) Photograph
Answer: b) Sketch
3. Which is an antonym of "drawing"?
a) Sketch
b) Illustration
c) Erasure
d) Picture
Answer: c) Erasure
4. Which sentence uses "drawing" correctly?
a) I enjoy drawing pictures on the computer.
b) The drawing was made of sounds.
c) The drawing cooked well in the oven.
d) I saw a drawing swimming in the lake.
Answer: a) I enjoy drawing pictures on the computer.
5. What does the idiom "draw the line" mean?
a) To create a picture
b) To set a limit
c) To follow instructions
d) To dance
Answer: b) To set a limit
