Basic Details
Word: Ancestor
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person from whom one is descended, especially someone who lived a long time ago.
Synonyms: Forebear, precursor, relative
Antonyms: Descendant, offspring
Idioms and Phrases
- Like father, like son: Used to express that children often resemble their parents in behaviour or characteristics. Example: "He is always helping others, just like his father before him; truly, like father, like son."
- Blood is thicker than water: Suggests that family relationships are stronger than other relationships. Example: "Even though they argue a lot, she always supports him because blood is thicker than water."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My grandmother often tells stories about our ancestors and their lives many years ago.
Example 2: Through research, he discovered that his ancestors came from England.
Example 3: Understanding one’s ancestry can help people feel connected to their heritage.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some people can trace their ancestry back thousands of years, revealing connections to historical figures or even royalty?
Famous Quote
"We are all the ancestors of the future and we are the future of our ancestors." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ancestor" mean?
a) A modern relative
b) A person from whom one is descended
c) A type of animal
d) A special friend
Answer: b) A person from whom one is descended
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ancestor"?
a) Relative
b) Friend
c) Colleague
d) Neighbour
Answer: a) Relative
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "ancestor"?
a) Parent
b) Descendant
c) Sibling
d) Cousin
Answer: b) Descendant
4. Which sentence uses "ancestor" correctly?
a) My ancestor used to fly planes in the war.
b) The ancestor is the best swimmer on the team.
c) Many people visit their ancestor’s grave to pay respects.
d) The ancestor always wears the latest fashion.
Answer: c) Many people visit their ancestor's grave to pay respects.
5. Which idiom relates to family ties?
a) Blood is thicker than water
b) Out of the blue
c) Bite the bullet
d) To have a chip on your shoulder
Answer: a) Blood is thicker than water
