Basic Details
Word: Gallop
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To run fast, especially when a horse moves its legs quickly.
Synonyms: Run, sprint, race
Antonyms: Walk, crawl
Idioms and Phrases
- Galloping into action: To quickly start doing something. Example: "When the alarm rang, the students were galloping into action to get ready for school."
- Gallop along: To move ahead quickly in a carefree or informal manner. Example: "The puppy was galloping along the park path, enjoying the fresh air."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The horse began to gallop across the field, its mane flowing in the wind.
Example 2: As soon as the race started, the runners began to gallop towards the finish line.
Example 3: The children would often gallop around the garden, pretending to be wild horses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that when horses gallop, they can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour? This impressive speed helps them escape predators in the wild.
Famous Quote
"The horse is a great teacher. If you are not connected with your horse, you will never be able to gallop well." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gallop" mean?
a) To walk slowly
b) To run fast
c) To sit comfortably
d) To jump high
Answer: b) To run fast
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gallop"?
a) Sprint
b) Sleep
c) Stop
d) Sit
Answer: a) Sprint
3. Which is an antonym of "gallop"?
a) Skip
b) Walk
c) Jog
d) Race
Answer: b) Walk
4. Which sentence uses "gallop" correctly?
a) The children began to gallop to the playground.
b) I will gallop my homework after dinner.
c) The book started to gallop.
d) The cat galloped quietly on the shelf.
Answer: a) The children began to gallop to the playground.
5. What does the idiom "galloping into action" mean?
a) To run in circles
b) To slowly start doing something
c) To quickly start doing something
d) To stop moving altogether
Answer: c) To quickly start doing something
