Basic Details
Word: Volcano
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A mountain or hill that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases from inside the Earth.
Synonyms: Mountain, cone
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hot under the collar: To become angry or upset, similar to a volcano erupting. Example: "He got hot under the collar when he found out about the unfair rules."
- Like a volcano ready to explode: Describing someone who is very angry and about to lose their temper. Example: "After hearing the bad news, she was like a volcano ready to explode."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The volcano erupted, sending ash and lava high into the sky.
Example 2: We visited a volcano on our holiday and learned about how it was formed over millions of years.
Example 3: Scientists closely monitor active volcanoes to warn people if they are about to erupt.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the most active volcano in the world is Kilauea in Hawaii? It has been erupting continuously since 1983!
Famous Quote
"Eruptions of a volcano are the Earth's way of releasing built-up pressure." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "volcano" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A mountain that can erupt
c) A kind of tree
d) A space object
Answer: b) A mountain that can erupt
2. Which of these is a synonym of "volcano"?
a) Hill
b) Cone
c) River
d) Lake
Answer: b) Cone
3. Which sentence uses "volcano" correctly?
a) The volcano sang a song.
b) The volcano erupted, covering the village with ash.
c) The volcano danced happily in the wind.
d) The volcano made a cake for the celebration.
Answer: b) The volcano erupted, covering the village with ash.
4. Which idiom means being very angry, like a volcano?
a) Hot under the collar
b) Cool as a cucumber
c) As busy as a bee
d) Walking on air
Answer: a) Hot under the collar
5. What is the opposite of "volcano"?
a) N/A
b) Mountain
c) Flatland
d) Hill
Answer: a) N/A
