Word: Gallop
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To run fast, especially with the legs moving in a particular way, like a horse.
Synonyms: Race, run, speed
Antonyms: Walk, stroll, crawl
Example 1: The horse began to gallop across the field, its mane flowing in the wind.
Example 2: As the children ran to the playground, they would often gallop and laugh with joy.
Example 3: In the race, the jockey urged his horse to gallop faster to take the lead.
Did you know that the gallop is the fastest pace of a horse, reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h)? Horses are built with strong muscles that allow them to run quickly in this style!
"The gallop of the horse is the rhythm of the heart." Unknown
1. What does "gallop" mean?
a) To walk slowly
b) To run fast
c) To jump lightly
d) To stand still
Answer: b) To run fast
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gallop"?
a) Crawl
b) Speed
c) Sleep
d) Sit
Answer: b) Speed
3. Which is an antonym of "gallop"?
a) Run
b) Faster
c) Walk
d) Race
Answer: c) Walk
4. In which sentence is "gallop" used correctly?
a) The horse began to gallop down the road.
b) She decided to gallop her homework.
c) The car was galloping through the city.
d) The dog likes to gallop in the rain.
Answer: a) The horse began to gallop down the road.
5. Which idiom suggests to act quickly?
a) Gallop into action
b) Take your time
c) Slow and steady
d) A rolling stone gathers no moss
Answer: a) Gallop into action
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