Basic Details
Word: Land
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A solid part of the Earth's surface, not covered by water; it can also mean to arrive on the ground after being in the air.
Synonyms: Ground, Soil, Territory
Antonyms: Water, Sea, Ocean
Idioms and Phrases
- Lay of the land: Understanding how things are in a particular situation. Example: "Before we start the project, let's understand the lay of the land to avoid any confusion."
- Land on your feet: To recover quickly from a difficult situation. Example: "Even after losing his job, he managed to land on his feet and find a new opportunity."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer worked hard to maintain his land, ensuring it produced plenty of crops every year.
Example 2: After three hours of flying, the plane was ready to land safely at the airport.
Example 3: She dreamed of travelling to distant lands and discovering new cultures.
Fun Fact
The word "land" comes from the Old English word "land," meaning "the solid part of the earths surface," and has been used for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the earth." - Maria Montessori
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "land" mean as a noun?
a) A type of cloud
b) A solid surface of the Earth
c) A type of bird
d) A kind of fish
Answer: b) A solid surface of the Earth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "land"?
a) Water
b) Soil
c) Cloud
d) Mountain
Answer: b) Soil
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "land"?
a) Ground
b) Water
c) Soil
d) Territory
Answer: b) Water
4. Which sentence uses "land" correctly as a verb?
a) The bird decided to land on the tree branch.
b) The land is very nice and beautiful.
c) We had to land the car on the road.
d) The land went to the store.
Answer: a) The bird decided to land on the tree branch.
5. What does the idiom "lay of the land" mean?
a) To find a new home
b) To understand how things are in a situation
c) To dig a hole in the ground
d) To play in the dirt
Answer: b) To understand how things are in a situation
