Basic Details
Word: Bicycle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedalling.
Synonyms: Bike, pushbike
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fall off the bike: Used to describe someone needing to pick themselves up after making a mistake. Example: "After failing his exam, he just needed to fall off the bike and try again."
- Ride the bike: To manage or handle a situation with ease. Example: "Once I understood the project, it felt like I was able to ride the bike smoothly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She loves riding her bicycle in the park every Saturday morning.
Example 2: My friend learned how to fix a flat tyre on her bicycle all by herself.
Example 3: With the warm weather approaching, many people are getting their bicycles out for daily rides.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first bicycle, called the "Draisine," was invented in 1817 by Baron Karl von Drais? It was made of wood and had no pedals!
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bicycle" mean?
a) A three-wheeled vehicle
b) A vehicle with two wheels
c) A type of skateboard
d) A motor vehicle
Answer: b) A vehicle with two wheels
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bicycle"?
a) Skateboard
b) Bike
c) Scooter
d) Car
Answer: b) Bike
3. Which sentence uses "bicycle" correctly?
a) He took his bicycle out for a walk.
b) She rode her bicycle to school each day.
c) The bicycle flew over the river.
d) They sold bicycles at the bakery.
Answer: b) She rode her bicycle to school each day.
4. Which idiom means to learn from mistakes?
a) Fall off the bike
b) Ride the bike
c) Run with scissors
d) Hit the road
Answer: a) Fall off the bike
5. What is the opposite of "bicycle"?
a) N/A
b) Car
c) Truck
d) Bus
Answer: a) N/A
