Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, grey animal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, usually found in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: A major problem or issue that is obvious but people avoid discussing. Example: "During the meeting, we all knew the elephant in the room was the budget cuts that no one wanted to mention."
- To have the memory of an elephant: To have a very good memory. Example: "She has the memory of an elephant; she can remember everything we talked about years ago."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant at the zoo delighted all the visitors with its playful tricks.
Example 2: In the wild, elephants often travel in herds to protect each other.
Example 3: The elephants trunk is not only used for drinking water but also for picking up food and greeting other elephants.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants can communicate with each other over long distances using low-frequency sounds that humans cannot hear? They can even sense these vibrations through the ground!
Famous Quote
"The elephant is the only animal that can handle the weight of memories." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large grey animal
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A large grey animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Jumbo
b) Tiger
c) Dog
d) Giraffe
Answer: a) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant danced beautifully at the party.
b) The elephant drank a lot of water at the river.
c) The elephant flew in the sky.
d) The elephant jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The elephant drank a lot of water at the river.
4. Which idiom means discussing an obvious problem?
a) The elephant in the room
b) To have the memory of an elephant
c) As strong as an ox
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Ant
c) Lion
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
