Word Study: "Brave"
Basic Details
Word: Brave
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having the courage to face danger or difficult situations.
Synonyms: Bold, courageous, fearless, valiant
Antonyms: Cowardly, fearful, timid
Idioms and Phrases
- Brave the storm: To face a difficult situation with courage. Example: "She decided to brave the storm and give her speech despite feeling nervous."
- Fortune favours the brave: Good things come to those who are willing to take risks. Example: "He applied for the challenging job because he believes that fortune favours the brave."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the burning building.
Example 2: Clara showed her brave spirit by volunteering to speak in front of the whole class.
Example 3: To be brave means to stand up for what is right, even when it is hard.
Fun Fact
The word "brave" comes from the Latin word "bravus," which means "bold" or "daring." Over the years, it has been used to describe not only physical courage but also moral strength.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "brave" mean?
a) Being afraid
b) Having the courage to face danger
c) Being shy
d) Ignoring problems
Answer: b) Having the courage to face danger
2. Which of these is a synonym of "brave"?
a) Timid
b) Cowardly
c) Fearless
d) Nervous
Answer: c) Fearless
3. Which is an antonym of "brave"?
a) Bold
b) Valiant
c) Cowardly
d) Heroic
Answer: c) Cowardly
4. Which sentence uses "brave" correctly?
a) The brave boy was too scared to climb the tree.
b) She made a brave choice by standing up for her friend.
c) The dog was brave but refused to bark.
d) He was brave by hiding from the storm.
Answer: b) She made a brave choice by standing up for her friend.
5. Which idiom means taking risks?
a) Fortune favours the brave
b) Face the music
c) A brave new world
d) In the lion's den
Answer: a) Fortune favours the brave
