Basic Details
Word: Gallon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A unit of measurement for liquid, commonly used to measure drinks and other fluids.
Synonyms: Litre, quart
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a fish out of water: Used to describe someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place. Example: "When he started his new job, he felt like a fish out of water."
- Throw in the towel: To give up on something. Example: "After trying to fix the car for hours, she decided to throw in the towel."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We bought a gallon of milk to use for the weekend cooking.
Example 2: The car's fuel tank can hold up to 15 gallons of petrol.
Example 3: During the picnic, we drank a full gallon of lemonade under the sun.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "gallon" comes from the Old Northern French word "galon"? It was originally used to refer to a container for liquids.
Famous Quote
"The men who work with their hands are the builders of the world, and they will reap the rewards of their labour by the gallon." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gallon" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A unit of measurement for liquids
c) A kind of fruit
d) A large animal
Answer: b) A unit of measurement for liquids
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gallon"?
a) Pint
b) Litre
c) Stone
d) Yard
Answer: b) Litre
3. Which sentence uses "gallon" correctly?
a) The gallon of water is swimming in the pool.
b) I drank a gallon of juice at the party.
c) The gallon ran very fast.
d) A gallon can fly in the sky.
Answer: b) I drank a gallon of juice at the party.
4. What is the opposite of "gallon"?
a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Cup
d) Car
Answer: a) N/A
5. Which idiom describes someone feeling out of place?
a) Throw in the towel
b) Like a fish out of water
c) A piece of cake
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Like a fish out of water
