Basic Details
Word: Carriage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses.
Synonyms: Coach, cart, chariot
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put the cart before the horse: To do things in the wrong order. Example: "Youre trying to plan the party before sending out invitations; thats putting the cart before the horse."
- Carry someone in the carriage: To pamper someone excessively. Example: "She really carries her son in the carriage; he doesnt do anything for himself!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The horse-drawn carriage glided through the picturesque streets of the old town.
Example 2: At the wedding, the bride arrived in a beautiful carriage decorated with flowers.
Example 3: The children enjoyed a ride in the carriage around the park during the fair.
Fun Fact
Did you know that carriages were used for hundreds of years as the main mode of transport before cars were invented? They were an important part of travel and trade in many cultures around the world!
Famous Quote
"A carriage, no matter how splendid, cannot replace the strength of a kind heart." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carriage" mean?
a) A kind of sandwich
b) A vehicle pulled by horses
c) A type of food
d) A large building
Answer: b) A vehicle pulled by horses
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carriage"?
a) Bicycle
b) Coach
c) Airplane
d) Train
Answer: b) Coach
3. Which sentence uses "carriage" correctly?
a) The carriage flew over the mountains.
b) The carriage was filled with passengers enjoying the view.
c) The carriage sang a lovely song.
d) The carriage cooked dinner.
Answer: b) The carriage was filled with passengers enjoying the view.
4. Which idiom means doing things incorrectly?
a) Carry someone in the carriage
b) Come to the carriage
c) Put the cart before the horse
d) Drive the carriage to the store
Answer: c) Put the cart before the horse
5. What is the opposite of "carriage"?
a) N/A
b) Airplane
c) Ship
d) Rocket
Answer: a) N/A
