Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large animal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, known for its intelligence and social behaviour.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to an obvious problem that people are ignoring. Example: "We all knew about the budget cuts, but no one wanted to talk about the elephant in the room during the meeting."
- White elephant: Something that is expensive to maintain but not very useful. Example: "The old theatre became a white elephant, as no one was interested in using it anymore."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant is known for its strong memory and can remember friends for many years.
Example 2: At the safari park, we were excited to watch the elephants interact and play with each other.
Example 3: The circus featured a magnificent elephant that mesmerised the audience with its tricks.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants communicate through low-frequency sounds called infrasound that can travel long distances? This helps them stay connected with each other, even when they are far apart!
Famous Quote
"The elephant can be a very dangerous creature, and yet we cannot imagine a world without its gentleness and majesty." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A large desert animal
b) A type of bird
c) A large land animal with a trunk
d) A kind of tree
Answer: c) A large land animal with a trunk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Tiger
b) Jumbo
c) Giraffe
d) Lion
Answer: b) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant danced at the party.
b) The elephant played football well.
c) The elephant trumpeted loudly to get attention.
d) The elephant flew in the sky.
Answer: c) The elephant trumpeted loudly to get attention.
4. Which idiom means there is an obvious problem?
a) White elephant
b) The elephant in the room
c) As busy as a bee
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: b) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Rhinoceros
d) Leopard
Answer: a) N/A
