Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to do something that is frightening or brave.
Synonyms: Bravery, valour, boldness
Antonyms: Fear, cowardice
Idioms and Phrases
- Courage to face the music: To have the bravery to confront the reality of a situation. Example: "After making a mistake, she had the courage to face the music and apologise."
- Take heart: To gain confidence in a difficult situation. Example: "Even though they lost the game, the players took heart knowing they played their best."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It takes great courage to speak in front of a large crowd without feeling scared.
Example 2: The fireman showed immense courage when he rescued the cat from the burning house.
Example 3: She had the courage to stand up for her friend when others were being unkind.
Fun Fact
The word "courage" comes from the Latin word "cor," which means heart. It represents the idea of having heart or spirit to face challenges.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." James Neil Hollingworth
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) A feeling of happiness
b) The ability to do something frightening
c) A type of food
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) The ability to do something frightening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Fear
b) Cowardice
c) Bravery
d) Hesitation
Answer: c) Bravery
3. Which word is an antonym of "courage"?
a) Bravery
b) Boldness
c) Fear
d) Valour
Answer: c) Fear
4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) He showed courage by swimming in the sea.
b) She loves courage on her birthday.
c) The cake had courage and was delicious.
d) He will take courage tomorrow morning.
Answer: a) He showed courage by swimming in the sea.
5. Which idiom means to face a difficult situation with strength?
a) Take heart
b) Jump the gun
c) Bite the bullet
d) Steal someone's thunder
Answer: a) Take heart
