Basic Details
Word: Blood
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The red liquid that flows in our bodies, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts.
Synonyms: Plasma, haemoglobin
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Blood is thicker than water: Refers to the idea that family relationships are stronger than other relationships. Example: "She always stands by her brother because blood is thicker than water."
- Make my blood boil: Means to make someone very angry. Example: "His rude comments made my blood boil."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doctor took a sample of my blood to test if I was healthy.
Example 2: When I fell and scraped my knee, my blood started to flow.
Example 3: The colour of blood changes slightly based on whether it is oxygenated or deoxygenated.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the average adult human has about 5 to 6 litres of blood in their body? That's about 1.5 to 1.6 gallons!
Famous Quote
"The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blood" mean?
a) A type of drink
b) The red liquid in our bodies
c) A kind of plant
d) A type of food
Answer: b) The red liquid in our bodies
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blood"?
a) Plasma
b) Water
c) Air
d) Sugar
Answer: a) Plasma
3. Which sentence uses "blood" correctly?
a) He drank his blood for energy.
b) The painter mixed blood with paint.
c) The doctor needed a blood sample to check for illness.
d) The blood flew high in the sky.
Answer: c) The doctor needed a blood sample to check for illness.
4. Which idiom refers to the strength of family ties?
a) Blood is thicker than water
b) Make my blood boil
c) Blood out of a stone
d) Run blood hot
Answer: a) Blood is thicker than water
5. What is the opposite of "blood"?
a) N/A
b) Bone
c) Hair
d) Skin
Answer: a) N/A
