Basic Details
Word: Tank
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large container for holding liquids or gases, or a military vehicle that moves on tracks.
Synonyms: Container, receptacle, vehicle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Tank up: To fill up a vehicle with fuel. Example: "We need to tank up before heading on our long road trip."
- In the tank: To be in a bad situation or in trouble. Example: "After the big storm, the town was really in the tank with all the damage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fish thrive in the large tank filled with clean water and plants.
Example 2: During the field trip, the students were excited to see a real military tank on display.
Example 3: The firefighter used a tank of oxygen to help him breathe while battling the flames.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tank" originally meant a large container for water? It was used during the First World War to describe the armoured vehicles that were designed to cross trenches and rough terrain.
Famous Quote
"It takes a lot of hard work to write a book. If you don't feel like tanking it all, you won't make it." - J.K. Rowling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tank" mean?
a) A small cup
b) A large container for holding liquids
c) A kind of fish
d) A tool for digging
Answer: b) A large container for holding liquids
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tank"?
a) Bottle
b) Container
c) Plate
d) Bag
Answer: b) Container
3. Which sentence uses "tank" correctly?
a) We put the flowers in a tank of water.
b) The tank jumped over the fence.
c) The tank flew through the sky.
d) The tank sings beautifully.
Answer: a) We put the flowers in a tank of water.
4. Which idiom means to fill up a vehicle with fuel?
a) In the tank
b) Tank up
c) A tank of gas
d) On the road
Answer: b) Tank up
5. What is the opposite of "tank"?
a) N/A
b) Car
c) Bag
d) House
Answer: a) N/A
