Basic Details
Word: Tablecloth
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of fabric used to cover a table.
Synonyms: Table covering, linen
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the table: To do something secretly or illegally. Example: "He was caught selling the tickets under the table."
- Set the table: To prepare a table for a meal. Example: "Every Sunday, we set the table together before our family dinner."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tablecloth was beautifully patterned, adding colour to the dining room.
Example 2: For the picnic, we spread a large red and white checkered tablecloth on the grass.
Example 3: After dinner, she carefully folded the tablecloth and put it away for next time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that tablecloths have been used for centuries? The ancient Romans and Greeks often used them to protect their tables and make mealtime more elegant!
Famous Quote
"The family table is a sacred space where the battles of life can be faced and fought." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tablecloth" mean?
a) A type of chair
b) A piece of fabric for covering a table
c) A kind of food
d) A decorative wall painting
Answer: b) A piece of fabric for covering a table
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tablecloth"?
a) Table covering
b) Bed sheet
c) Rug
d) Curtain
Answer: a) Table covering
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tablecloth"?
a) N/A
b) Table
c) Chair
d) Napkin
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "tablecloth" correctly?
a) The tablecloth quickly flew away in the wind.
b) The tablecloth was laid on the table before dinner.
c) The tablecloth jumped over the fence.
d) The tablecloth sang a lovely song.
Answer: b) The tablecloth was laid on the table before dinner.
5. What does the idiom "set the table" mean?
a) To prepare a table for a meal
b) To clean the table
c) To sit at the table
d) To buy a new table
Answer: a) To prepare a table for a meal
