Basic Details
Word: Moped
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, lightweight vehicle that has pedals and a motor, usually used for short distances.
Synonyms: Scooter, bike
Antonyms: Car, truck
Idioms and Phrases
- Ride the moped: Used to describe someone who is taking a relaxed or easy approach to life. Example: "After finishing his exams, he decided to ride the moped and enjoy summer."
- Jump on the moped: To quickly join in on an activity or trend. Example: "Everyone's using electric scooters now; I think it's time to jump on the moped."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On sunny days, I love to ride my moped around the park, feeling the breeze on my face.
Example 2: The delivery person zoomed by on a bright red moped, carrying parcels to customers.
Example 3: After learning to ride a moped, she felt a new sense of freedom while exploring the city.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "moped" comes from combining "motor" and "pedal"? It was originally designed to be a bicycle with a small motor to assist with pedalling!
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a moped. With the wind in your hair, it's easy to forget the bumps on the road." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "moped" mean?
a) A type of horse
b) A small vehicle with pedals and a motor
c) A large truck
d) A kind of bicycle that cannot move
Answer: b) A small vehicle with pedals and a motor
2. Which of these is a synonym of "moped"?
a) Car
b) Scooter
c) Bus
d) Airplane
Answer: b) Scooter
3. Which word is an antonym of "moped"?
a) Motorcycle
b) Car
c) Bicycle
d) Skateboard
Answer: b) Car
4. Which sentence uses "moped" correctly?
a) They decided to ride their moped to the beach.
b) The moped flew high in the sky.
c) He painted their moped with bright colours, like a rainbow.
d) The moped is too heavy to lift.
Answer: a) They decided to ride their moped to the beach.
5. What does the idiom "jump on the moped" mean?
a) To leave unexpectedly
b) To quickly join in on an activity
c) To fall off a vehicle
d) To relax at home
Answer: b) To quickly join in on an activity
