Basic Details
Word: Spacecraft
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
Synonyms: Space vehicle, spacecraft, satellite
Antonyms: Ground vehicle, terrestrial craft
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of this world: Used to describe something amazing or extraordinary. Example: "The view from the spacecraft was out of this world!"
- Shoot for the stars: To aim for high or ambitious goals. Example: "In her science project, she decided to shoot for the stars by designing a model spacecraft."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientists prepared the spacecraft for its journey to Mars, ensuring everything was in perfect condition.
Example 2: Inside the spacecraft, astronauts conduct experiments that help us understand space better.
Example 3: The new spacecraft is equipped with advanced technology for exploring distant planets.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the International Space Station (ISS) is a spacecraft where astronauts from different countries live and work together in space? It orbits the Earth and is about the size of a football field!
Famous Quote
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spacecraft" mean?
a) A kind of bird
b) A vehicle for outer space travel
c) A type of computer
d) A device for cooking
Answer: b) A vehicle for outer space travel
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spacecraft"?
a) Bicycle
b) Space vehicle
c) Car
d) Train
Answer: b) Space vehicle
3. What is the opposite of "spacecraft"?
a) Satellite
b) Ground vehicle
c) Rocket
d) Shuttle
Answer: b) Ground vehicle
4. Which sentence uses "spacecraft" correctly?
a) The spacecraft flew through the clouds.
b) The spacecraft is designed for games.
c) There are many types of spacecraft exploring our solar system.
d) The spacecraft swam in the ocean.
Answer: c) There are many types of spacecraft exploring our solar system.
5. Which idiom means something that is extraordinary?
a) Shoot for the stars
b) Out of this world
c) A piece of cake
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: b) Out of this world
