Basic Details
Word: Balloon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flexible bag filled with air or gas that can float or be used for decoration.
Synonyms: Blimp, inflatable
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your balloons up: To remain optimistic and cheerful despite difficulties. Example: "Even when things got tough, she managed to keep her balloons up and smile."
- Burst your balloon: To ruin someone's excitement or hopes. Example: "When he said the concert was sold out, it really burst my balloon because I was looking forward to it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children laughed and screamed with joy as they watched the colourful balloons float into the sky.
Example 2: For her birthday party, she decorated the room with bright balloons of all shapes and sizes.
Example 3: As they were playing, one of the kids accidentally popped a balloon, causing everyone to jump.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first balloons were made from animal bladders or intestines? The modern versions made from rubber were invented in the 1820s and quickly became a popular toy and decoration!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a balloon; if you never let go, you will never know how far you can rise." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "balloon" mean?
a) A kind of fruit
b) A flexible bag filled with air or gas
c) A type of animal
d) A colourful painting
Answer: b) A flexible bag filled with air or gas
2. Which of these is a synonym of "balloon"?
a) Blimp
b) Car
c) Rocket
d) Blanket
Answer: a) Blimp
3. Which sentence uses "balloon" correctly?
a) The balloon floated high in the air.
b) She ballooned the cake for her friend.
c) The musician played a balloon at the concert.
d) He ballooned very fast in the race.
Answer: a) The balloon floated high in the air.
4. Which idiom suggests staying positive?
a) Burst your balloon
b) Keep your balloons up
c) Throw in the towel
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Keep your balloons up
5. What is the opposite of "balloon"?
a) N/A
b) Flat
c) Heavy
d) Solid
Answer: a) N/A
