Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to do something that is frightening; bravery.
Synonyms: Bravery, valour, audacity
Antonyms: Cowardice, fearfulness
Idioms and Phrases
- Take heart: To become confident and brave in a difficult situation. Example: "Even though she was nervous about the exam, her friends told her to take heart and do her best."
- Find your backbone: To summon the courage to act or speak up. Example: "He didn't want to confront the bully until he finally found his backbone and stood up for himself."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The firefighter showed great courage when he entered the burning building to save those trapped inside.
Example 2: It takes courage to speak in front of a large audience, but she did it anyway and inspired many.
Example 3: Even though he was scared of heights, his courage helped him climb to the top of the mountain.
Fun Fact
Courage comes from the Latin word 'cor', which means "heart". This reflects the idea that courage involves having heart and strength in the face of fear.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) The ability to be silent
b) The ability to do something frightening
c) The ability to sleep
d) The ability to run fast
Answer: b) The ability to do something frightening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Cowardice
b) Bravery
c) Timidity
d) Innocence
Answer: b) Bravery
3. What is an antonym of "courage"?
a) Bravery
b) Cowardice
c) Wisdom
d) Strength
Answer: b) Cowardice
4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) She faced her fears with courage.
b) Courage is a type of bird.
c) He danced with courage in the rain.
d) Courage solves all problems.
Answer: a) She faced her fears with courage.
5. Which idiom means to find the strength to be brave?
a) Take heart
b) Lose your cool
c) Let the cat out of the bag
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: a) Take heart
