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Basic Details

Word: Tonne

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms, often used for measuring large quantities.

Synonyms: Metric ton

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Carry a tonne: To bear a heavy load, either physically or metaphorically. Example: "After carrying a tonne of books for the project, she was exhausted."
2. Weigh a tonne: To feel very heavy or significant. Example: "My backpack feels like it weighs a tonne after that hike."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The lorry can carry up to ten tonnes of cargo at a time.

Example 2: The shipment of gravel was measured in tonnes to ensure accurate delivery.

Example 3: After calculating the weight, we realised that the old machine was nearly two tonnes!

Fun Fact

Did you know that the tonne is part of the metric system, which is used by most countries in the world? It helps in making measurements more consistent and easier to compare.

Famous Quote

"What weighs a tonne? The burden of unfulfilled dreams." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "tonne" mean?

a) A unit of distance
b) A type of fruit
c) A unit of weight
d) A brand of car

Answer: c) A unit of weight

2. Which of these is a synonym of "tonne"?

a) Kilogram
b) Metric ton
c) Pound
d) Ounce

Answer: b) Metric ton

3. Which sentence uses "tonne" correctly?

a) The tonne ran very fast.
b) The tonne of flour was delivered this morning.
c) I have a tonne of homework to do
d) The tonne is singing a song.

Answer: b) The tonne of flour was delivered this morning.

4. Which idiom means that something feels very heavy?

a) Carry a tonne
b) As light as a feather
c) Weigh a tonne
d) A weight off my shoulders

Answer: c) Weigh a tonne

5. What is the opposite of "tonne"?

a) N/A
b) Ounce
c) Pound
d) Kilogram

Answer: a) N/A