Basic Details
Word: Throat
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The part of your body that is inside your neck, where your food and air go through.
Synonyms: Gullet, windpipe, neck
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Go down the wrong throat: To misunderstand something or to take something the wrong way. Example: "When she made that joke, it went down the wrong throat and offended her friend."
- Put ones foot in ones throat: To say something embarrassing or inappropriate. Example: "I really put my foot in my throat when I mentioned her surprise party without realising she was there."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt a tickle in her throat when she caught a cold.
Example 2: After singing for hours, he had a sore throat and needed to rest his voice.
Example 3: The doctor examined her throat to check for any signs of infection.
Fun Fact
Did you know that your throat is also home to your vocal cords? These tiny muscles help you produce sounds when you speak or sing!
Famous Quote
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something." W. E. B. Du Bois. This highlights how important clear communication through our throat and vocal cords can be.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "throat" mean?
a) The part of the body that moves
b) The part of the body inside the neck through which food and air pass
c) The outer layer of the skin
d) A bone in the arm
Answer: b) The part of the body inside the neck through which food and air pass
2. Which of these is a synonym of "throat"?
a) Hand
b) Gullet
c) Stomach
d) Foot
Answer: b) Gullet
3. Which sentence uses "throat" correctly?
a) She has a beautiful throat that sings well.
b) He touched his throat when he felt the tickle.
c) The cat climbed the throat of the tree.
d) They painted the throat of the house green.
Answer: b) He touched his throat when he felt the tickle.
4. Which idiom indicates a misunderstanding?
a) Go down the wrong throat
b) Put ones foot in ones throat
c) Barking up the wrong tree
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Go down the wrong throat
5. What is the opposite of "throat"?
a) N/A
b) Head
c) Foot
d) Finger
Answer: a) N/A
