Basic Details
Word: Road
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A wide path for vehicles and people to travel on, usually made of asphalt or concrete.
Synonyms: Route, pathway, street
Antonyms: Obstruction, blockage
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the road: To begin a journey or leave a place. Example: "Its getting late; we should hit the road before it gets dark."
- All roads lead to Rome: Different methods can lead to the same goal. Example: "In studying, remember that all roads lead to Rome; there are many ways to learn the same material."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The road to the beach was lined with tall palm trees swaying in the wind.
Example 2: We drove along the winding road that led us through the picturesque countryside.
Example 3: The road was closed due to construction, so we had to find an alternative route.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known road is in Egypt? It dates back to around 4000 B.C. and was used to transport goods and people across the country!
Famous Quote
"The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow if I can." J.R.R. Tolkien
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "road" mean?
a) A type of vehicle
b) A wide path for travel
c) A kind of building
d) A person who travels
Answer: b) A wide path for travel
2. Which of these is a synonym of "road"?
a) Street
b) Mountain
c) River
d) Garden
Answer: a) Street
3. Which of these is an antonym of "road"?
a) Pathway
b) Obstruction
c) Route
d) Track
Answer: b) Obstruction
4. Which sentence uses "road" correctly?
a) The road was filled with colourful flowers.
b) The cat walked down the road to school.
c) The road was singing a nice song.
d) The road jumped over the hill.
Answer: b) The cat walked down the road to school.
5. What does the idiom "hit the road" mean?
a) To travel or leave
b) To build a road
c) To stay at home
d) To eat food
Answer: a) To travel or leave
