Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to face fear, difficulty, or pain with bravery.
Synonyms: Bravery, valour, boldness
Antonyms: Fear, cowardice
Idioms and Phrases
- Summon up the courage: To find the bravery to do something challenging. Example: "She had to summon up the courage to speak in front of the class."
- With all one's heart: To do something with full commitment or bravery. Example: "He faced the competition with all his heart, showing great courage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It takes courage to try new things, even when you are scared.
Example 2: The firefighter showed immense courage when rescuing the family from the burning building.
Example 3: She felt a great sense of courage after standing up for her friend who was being bullied.
Fun Fact
The word 'courage' comes from the Latin word 'cor', which means heart'. Originally, it implied that true courage comes from deep within the heart.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." - Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) The ability to hide from danger
b) The ability to face fear and challenges
c) A type of game
d) A feeling of happiness
Answer: b) The ability to face fear and challenges
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Cowardice
b) Bravery
c) Fear
d) Doubt
Answer: b) Bravery
3. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) It took a lot of courage to ride the rollercoaster for the first time.
b) He showed courage by hiding from the storm.
c) Courage is measuring how tall you are.
d) She wanted to have courage by eating her dinner.
Answer: a) It took a lot of courage to ride the rollercoaster for the first time.
4. Which idiom means to find bravery?
a) With all one's heart
b) Turn the other cheek
c) Summon up the courage
d) A fish out of water
Answer: c) Summon up the courage
5. What is the opposite of "courage"?
a) Cowardice
b) Bravery
c) Quality
d) Intention
Answer: a) Cowardice
