Basic Details
Word: Traffic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The movement of vehicles and people along roads.
Synonyms: Congestion, flow
Antonyms: Free movement, clear road
Idioms and Phrases
- Traffic jam: A situation where many vehicles are stuck and cannot move. Example: "We were late because we got caught in a terrible traffic jam on the way to school."
- In heavy traffic: When there are a lot of vehicles on the road, making it difficult to move. Example: "I was stuck in heavy traffic and didn't arrive at the meeting on time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The traffic was so bad this morning that we had to leave home much earlier than usual.
Example 2: The school have implemented safer routes for students walking to school, trying to reduce traffic near the entrance.
Example 3: During the holiday season, traffic in the city often slows down due to many people being out shopping.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "traffic" comes from the Latin word "traffico," which means to trade or to do business? In the past, it referred not just to vehicles but also to the movement of goods and people for trading purposes!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a traffic jam; it can be slow-moving and frustrating, but it often leads us to unexpected destinations." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "traffic" mean?
a) A kind of sport
b) The movement of vehicles and people along roads
c) A type of animal
d) A weather condition
Answer: b) The movement of vehicles and people along roads
2. Which of these is a synonym of "traffic"?
a) Fluency
b) Congestion
c) Mystery
d) Celebration
Answer: b) Congestion
3. Which sentence uses "traffic" correctly?
a) The traffic sang beautifully at the concert.
b) There was a lot of traffic on the roads during the festival.
c) Traffic can fly high in the sky.
d) The traffic helped me with my homework.
Answer: b) There was a lot of traffic on the roads during the festival.
4. Which idiom means being stuck because of too many vehicles?
a) In heavy traffic
b) A smooth ride
c) An open road
d) Speeding along
Answer: a) In heavy traffic
5. What is the opposite of "traffic" in this context?
a) Festival
b) Clear road
c) Vehicle
d) Person
Answer: b) Clear road
