Basic Details
Word: Torch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool that produces light, typically by burning fuel or using batteries.
Synonyms: Flashlight, lantern
Antonyms: Dark, shadow
Idioms and Phrases
- Carry the torch: To keep feelings of love or hope alive for someone. Example: "Even after all these years, he still carries the torch for her."
- A torch for knowledge: A strong desire to learn and discover new things. Example: "She has a torch for knowledge, always reading books and asking questions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As the night fell, they used a torch to find their way through the dark forest.
Example 2: The explorers carried torches to illuminate the cave's hidden wonders.
Example 3: A torch can be very useful during a power outage, providing light in the darkness.
Fun Fact
The word "torch" comes from the Old French word "torche," meaning a twisted bundle of tow, which was used to make a light source. This is similar to the way torches used to be made with cloth soaked in flammable substances.
Famous Quote
"Education is the torch that lights our path to the future." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "torch" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A tool that produces light
c) A kind of food
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A tool that produces light
2. Which of these is a synonym of "torch"?
a) Flashlight
b) Camera
c) Fan
d) Table
Answer: a) Flashlight
3. What is the opposite of "torch"?
a) Light
b) Bright
c) Dark
d) Fire
Answer: c) Dark
4. Which sentence uses "torch" correctly?
a) She lit a torch to read a book in the dark.
b) The torch ran away from the fire.
c) The torch cooked the dinner quickly.
d) The torch jumped over the fence.
Answer: a) She lit a torch to read a book in the dark.
5. Which idiom means to keep feelings alive for someone?
a) Carry the torch
b) Light the fire
c) A shot in the dark
d) Chase the shadows
Answer: a) Carry the torch
