Basic Details
Word: Rug
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of thick fabric that covers a floor to keep it warm or to add decoration.
Synonyms: Mat, carpet, tapestry
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pull the rug out from under someone: To suddenly take away support or help from someone. Example: "Just when she thought she was getting a promotion, her boss pulled the rug out from under her."
- Shake the rug: To get rid of something old and useless. Example: "Its time to shake the rug and let go of those old habits that are holding you back."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We added a colourful rug to our living room to make it feel more inviting and comfortable.
Example 2: The cat loves to lie on the soft rug by the fireplace and take long naps.
Example 3: After the party, we found crumbs all over the rug and had to clean it thoroughly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that rugs have been used for thousands of years? Some of the oldest known rugs were found in ancient tombs and date back to around 500 BC!
Famous Quote
"There is no place like home." L. Frank Baum, which is often represented by the warm feeling that a good rug brings to a space.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rug" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A piece of fabric used on the floor
c) A kind of animal
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A piece of fabric used on the floor
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rug"?
a) Chair
b) Carpet
c) Table
d) Light
Answer: b) Carpet
3. Which sentence uses "rug" correctly?
a) The rug filled the car with petrol.
b) He walked across the rug to get to the sofa.
c) The rug can swim fast.
d) The rug sang beautifully.
Answer: b) He walked across the rug to get to the sofa.
4. Which idiom means to take away support?
a) Shake the rug
b) Pull the rug out from under someone
c) Cold as ice
d) Kick the bucket
Answer: b) Pull the rug out from under someone
5. What is the opposite of "rug"?
a) N/A
b) Sunshine
c) Desert
d) Night
Answer: a) N/A
