Word Study: Courage
Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to do something that frightens you; bravery.
Synonyms: Bravery, boldness, valour
Antonyms: Fear, cowardice
Idioms and Phrases
- Take courage: To gain confidence to do something difficult. Example: "She decided to take courage and speak in front of the class despite her nerves."
- Find courage: To locate inner strength to face fears. Example: "He had to find courage to stand up for his friend during the argument."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It takes a lot of courage to try something new and step out of your comfort zone.
Example 2: The firefighter showed great courage when he rushed into the burning building to save the trapped people.
Example 3: She showed courage by admitting her mistake and apologising to her friends.
Fun Fact
Courage comes from the Latin word 'cor', which means 'heart'. This reflects the idea that true bravery comes from within our hearts.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) The ability to fly
b) The ability to do something that frightens you
c) The skill of cooking
d) The knowledge of science
Answer: b) The ability to do something that frightens you
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Shyness
b) Bravery
c) Laziness
d) Anger
Answer: b) Bravery
3. What is the opposite of "courage"?
a) Boldness
b) Fear
c) Strength
d) Confidence
Answer: b) Fear
4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) The cat showed courage by climbing the tall tree.
b) Courage is a colour of the rainbow.
c) The courage whispered a secret to me.
d) The car had a lot of courage.
Answer: a) The cat showed courage by climbing the tall tree.
5. Which idiom means to gain confidence to do something difficult?
a) Take courage
b) A heart of gold
c) A wolf in sheep's clothing
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Take courage
