Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large animal with a trunk, big ears, and tusks, found mainly in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Elephant in the room: Refers to a big issue or problem that is obvious but not discussed. Example: "Despite their happiness at the party, the elephant in the room was the recent argument they had."
- White elephant: Something that is expensive to maintain but has little value. Example: "The old car turned out to be a white elephant; it costs more to fix than it's worth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant walked majestically across the savannah, displaying its large ears and long trunk.
Example 2: At the wildlife park, we learned that elephants are highly intelligent and have strong family bonds.
Example 3: During the safari, we were thrilled to spot a herd of elephants bathing in a river.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants can communicate with each other using infrasound? This means they can make low-frequency sounds that humans cannot hear, allowing them to communicate over long distances!
Famous Quote
"The elephant can be seen only if you bring it into focus, otherwise it is simply an image in the background." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large desert animal
c) A large animal with a trunk
d) A mountain
Answer: c) A large animal with a trunk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Jumbo
b) Lion
c) Giraffe
d) Rhino
Answer: a) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant jumped over the fence.
b) The elephant waved its trunk to greet us.
c) The elephant danced at the party.
d) The elephant flew in the sky.
Answer: b) The elephant waved its trunk to greet us.
4. Which idiom refers to an obvious issue?
a) The elephant in the room
b) White elephant
c) A zebra crossing
d) Once in a blue moon
Answer: a) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Lion
d) Fox
Answer: a) N/A
