Basic Details
Word: Pram
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small vehicle with wheels used for pushing a baby or young child around.
Synonyms: Baby carriage, stroller
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pram in the park: Used to refer to someone taking their time enjoying simple pleasures. Example: "After a long week at work, he enjoyed a pram in the park with his child."
- Throw the pram out of the cot: To act as if a minor problem is a major issue or to complain loudly. Example: "She always throws the pram out of the cot when something doesnt go her way."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mother pushed the pram gently along the path in the park, enjoying the sunny weather.
Example 2: The baby giggled as they rolled down the hill in the pram.
Example 3: It is important to secure the baby in the pram before taking them for a walk.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first baby prams were made in the early 19th century? They were often hand-crafted and made from wood and leather!
Famous Quote
"Theres no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one." Sue Atkins
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pram" mean?
a) A toy
b) A type of car
c) A vehicle for babies
d) A kind of bicycle
Answer: c) A vehicle for babies
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pram"?
a) Bicycle
b) Baby carriage
c) Skateboard
d) Rollerblades
Answer: b) Baby carriage
3. Which sentence uses "pram" correctly?
a) The pram flew over the fence.
b) The child slept peacefully in the pram.
c) I rode the pram to school.
d) The pram jumped high in the air.
Answer: b) The child slept peacefully in the pram.
4. Which idiom means to relax and enjoy simple pleasures?
a) Throw the pram out of the cot
b) Pram in the park
c) Sit on the fence
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Pram in the park
5. What is the opposite of "pram"?
a) N/A
b) Bicycle
c) Skateboard
d) Toy
Answer: a) N/A
