Basic Details
Word: Carnival
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A lively event or festival with games, rides, music, and food, often held in a public place.
Synonyms: Festival, fair, fte
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a kid in a candy store: Used to describe someone who is very excited and happy, especially at a carnival with lots of fun things. Example: "When she saw the rides at the carnival, she was like a kid in a candy store."
- Paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself at a lively event like a carnival. Example: "After a long week, they decided to paint the town red at the carnival."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The annual carnival featured colourful parades, thrilling rides, and tasty treats.
Example 2: The children laughed and danced as they enjoyed the festive atmosphere at the carnival.
Example 3: Every summer, families look forward to the carnival for fun activities and entertainment in the park.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "carnival" comes from the Latin phrase "carne vale," which means "farewell to meat"? Traditionally, it was a time before Lent when people would enjoy feasting before a period of fasting.
Famous Quote
"Life is a carnival, and we are all just performers." John Marshall
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carnival" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A lively event with games and rides
c) A kind of food
d) A place to study
Answer: b) A lively event with games and rides
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carnival"?
a) Fair
b) School
c) Meeting
d) Park
Answer: a) Fair
3. Which sentence uses "carnival" correctly?
a) The carnival had delicious food and exciting games.
b) The carnival was a quiet place to read books.
c) The carnival jumped over the fence.
d) The carnival cooked dinner for us.
Answer: a) The carnival had delicious food and exciting games.
4. Which idiom suggests excitement like at a carnival?
a) Paint the town red
b) Through the looking glass
c) Keep your chin up
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Paint the town red
5. What is the opposite of "carnival"?
a) N/A
b) Funeral
c) Dance
d) Picnic
Answer: a) N/A
