Basic Details
Word: Books
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Collections of written pages that tell stories or give information.
Synonyms: Volumes, tomes, publications
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't judge a book by its cover: This means you shouldn't form an opinion about something solely based on its appearance. Example: "He seemed grumpy but I learned not to judge a book by its cover; he was actually very friendly."
- In the same book: Used when talking about two or more things that are very similar or related. Example: "Both recipes are in the same book, which makes cooking easier."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I borrowed three books from the library about space and stars.
Example 2: Reading books helps to improve your vocabulary and understanding of the world.
Example 3: The old book on the shelf was full of adventure stories from many years ago.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's oldest known "written" story is over 4,000 years old? Its called the "Epic of Gilgamesh," and it's from ancient Mesopotamia!
Famous Quote
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." George R.R. Martin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "books" mean?
a) Collections of pages with written information
b) A type of animal
c) A kind of food
d) A fashion item
Answer: a) Collections of pages with written information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "books"?
a) Volumes
b) Animals
c) Trees
d) Colours
Answer: a) Volumes
3. Which sentence uses "books" correctly?
a) The books flew away in the wind.
b) I read books to learn new things every day.
c) The books swam in the river.
d) She painted the books blue.
Answer: b) I read books to learn new things every day.
4. Which idiom means you should not judge something based on its appearance?
a) In the same book
b) Don't judge a book by its cover
c) As easy as pie
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: b) Don't judge a book by its cover
5. What is the opposite of "books"?
a) N/A
b) Animals
c) Movies
d) Food
Answer: a) N/A
