Basic Details
Word: Quaking
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)
Meaning: To shake or tremble, often because of fear or excitement.
Synonyms: Shaking, trembling, quivering
Antonyms: Calming, steady
Idioms and Phrases
- Shake in one's boots: To be very frightened or nervous. Example: "He was shaking in his boots before his big presentation."
- Quake with fear: To tremble because of extreme fear. Example: "She began to quake with fear as the thunderstorm rolled in."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little boy was quaking in his boots when he saw the giant dog coming towards him.
Example 2: During the earthquake, we could feel the ground quaking beneath our feet.
Example 3: The haunted house was so spooky that she couldn't help but feel her knees quaking.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "quake" is thought to have originated from the Old English word "cwacian," which means to shake or tremble. This makes it one of the older words in the English language!
Famous Quote
"Fear is the mind-killer." - Frank Herbert
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quaking" mean?
a) To sing
b) To shake or tremble
c) To jump with joy
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To shake or tremble
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quaking"?
a) Dancing
b) Shaking
c) Jumping
d) Climbing
Answer: b) Shaking
3. Which word is an antonym of "quaking"?
a) Steady
b) Fast
c) Happy
d) Loud
Answer: a) Steady
4. Which sentence uses "quaking" correctly?
a) She was quaking with excitement when she saw the puppy.
b) The tree was quaking in the wind.
c) He was quaking at his new job.
d) They went quaking at the park.
Answer: a) She was quaking with excitement when she saw the puppy.
5. Which idiom means to be scared?
a) Quake with fear
b) Hit the nail on the head
c) Piece of cake
d) As brave as a lion
Answer: a) Quake with fear
