Basic Details
Word: Asteroid
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mainly found between Mars and Jupiter.
Synonyms: Planetoid, minor planet
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Over the moon: Very happy or delighted. Example: "He was over the moon when he learned he would get to visit a real observatory and see asteroids."
- Like a shooting star: Something that happens quickly and unexpectedly. Example: "The news of the asteroid's close approach passed like a shooting star, surprising everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter and consists of numerous small rocky bodies.
Example 2: Scientists study asteroids to understand more about the formation of our solar system.
Example 3: Occasionally, asteroids pass close to Earth, but most do not pose a threat to our planet.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the largest asteroid in our solar system is called Ceres? It is so big that it was classified as a dwarf planet as well!
Famous Quote
"Space exploration is a force of nature unto itself that no other force in society can rival." Neil deGrasse Tyson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "asteroid" mean?
a) A type of star
b) A small rocky object orbiting the Sun
c) A kind of comet
d) A planet
Answer: b) A small rocky object orbiting the Sun
2. Which of these is a synonym of "asteroid"?
a) Dwarf planet
b) Comet
c) Planetoid
d) Galaxy
Answer: c) Planetoid
3. Which sentence uses "asteroid" correctly?
a) The asteroid swam in the ocean.
b) They spotted an asteroid passing by Earth.
c) The asteroid sang a song.
d) The asteroid was an animal.
Answer: b) They spotted an asteroid passing by Earth.
4. Which idiom expresses happiness related to space?
a) Like a shooting star
b) Over the moon
c) In a pickle
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: b) Over the moon
5. What is the opposite of "asteroid"?
a) N/A
b) Planet
c) Moon
d) Star
Answer: a) N/A
