Basic Details
Word: Building
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school.
Synonyms: Structure, edifice, construction
Antonyms: Destruction, demolition
Idioms and Phrases
- Build bridges: To make peace or improve relationships. Example: "After their argument, they decided to build bridges and talk it out."
- Build castles in the air: To make plans that are unrealistic or unlikely to happen. Example: "She was building castles in the air, thinking she could become a superstar overnight."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new building on the corner will house a library and community centre.
Example 2: Many children dream of designing their own building one day.
Example 3: The old building was renovated to preserve its historical charm.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, stands at an incredible height of 828 metres? It has 163 floors and took six years to complete!
Famous Quote
"A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "building" mean?
a) A garden
b) A type of furniture
c) A structure with walls and a roof
d) A landscape
Answer: c) A structure with walls and a roof
2. Which of these is a synonym of "building"?
a) Tree
b) Structure
c) Vehicle
d) Food
Answer: b) Structure
3. Which of these is an antonym of "building"?
a) Creation
b) Structure
c) Demolition
d) Construction
Answer: c) Demolition
4. Which sentence uses "building" correctly?
a) The building is singing a song.
b) The cat climbed the building.
c) The building will fly tomorrow.
d) The building was built in a day.
Answer: d) The building was built in a day.
5. What does the idiom "build castles in the air" mean?
a) To make realistic plans
b) To create strong friendships
c) To make unrealistic plans
d) To build a house
Answer: c) To make unrealistic plans
