Basic Details
Word: Light
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The brightness that lets us see things; it comes from sources like the sun or light bulbs.
Synonyms: Brightness, illumination, radiance
Antonyms: Darkness, gloom, shadow
Idioms and Phrases
- Light at the end of the tunnel: A sign of hope or the end of a difficult situation. Example: "After months of hard work, she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel as her project neared completion."
- Light as a feather: Describes something very light in weight. Example: "The new ball is so light as a feather that even the smallest player can toss it effortlessly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The light from the sun filled the room, making it warm and inviting.
Example 2: At night, the stars began to twinkle, each one a tiny light in the vast sky.
Example 3: She turned on the lamp to shed some light on her reading.
Fun Fact
Did you know that light travels at an astonishing speed of about 299,792 kilometres per second? This is why we can see sunlight just a few minutes after it leaves the sun!
Famous Quote
"In the midst of darkness, light persists." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "light" mean?
a) A heavy object
b) A source of brightness
c) A type of food
d) A kind of sound
Answer: b) A source of brightness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "light"?
a) Gloom
b) Brightness
c) Weight
d) Darkness
Answer: b) Brightness
3. Which is an antonym of "light"?
a) Illumination
b) Shadow
c) Radiance
d) Glow
Answer: b) Shadow
4. Which sentence uses "light" correctly?
a) The light tugged on the rope.
b) The light danced with joy.
c) The light filled the room with brightness.
d) The light sang a song.
Answer: c) The light filled the room with brightness.
5. What does "light at the end of the tunnel" refer to?
a) A physical tunnel
b) A sign of hope
c) A lost item
d) A type of vehicle
Answer: b) A sign of hope
