Basic Details
Word: Throat
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The front part of the neck, where food and air pass from the mouth to the stomach and lungs.
Synonyms: Gullet, windpipe, neck
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Clear your throat: To cough slightly to get attention or to clear the voice. Example: "She cleared her throat before speaking to the audience."
- Tickle someone's throat: To make someone laugh or feel amused. Example: "His joke tickled my throat, and I couldn't stop giggling."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After singing for hours, my throat felt dry and sore.
Example 2: She drank warm tea to soothe her throat when she caught a cold.
Example 3: The doctor asked me to open my mouth wide so he could check my throat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the human throat contains both the trachea (which carries air to the lungs) and the oesophagus (which carries food to the stomach)? This makes it a very important part of our body!
Famous Quote
"A healthy throat is the beginning of a beautiful song." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "throat" mean?
a) A type of food
b) The part of the neck that connects the mouth to the stomach and lungs
c) A tool used for cutting
d) A kind of musical instrument
Answer: b) The part of the neck that connects the mouth to the stomach and lungs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "throat"?
a) Hand
b) Gullet
c) Foot
d) Head
Answer: b) Gullet
3. Which sentence uses "throat" correctly?
a) He tickled her throat to make her laugh.
b) I had some soup to feel better in my throat.
c) The throat is where we see our favourite shows.
d) She painted a picture of her throat.
Answer: b) I had some soup to feel better in my throat.
4. Which idiom means to make your voice clear before speaking?
a) Tickle someone's throat
b) Clear your throat
c) Lose your voice
d) Swallow your pride
Answer: b) Clear your throat
5. What is the opposite of "throat"?
a) N/A
b) Arm
c) Leg
d) Head
Answer: a) N/A
