Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very large mammal with big ears, a long trunk, and tusks, often found in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Pachyderm, jumbo
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to an obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss. Example: "At the meeting, Sarah pointed out the elephant in the roomthe budget cuts nobody wanted to mention."
- Elephant memory: Describes someone who has an excellent memory. Example: "My grandmother has an elephant memory for names; she remembers everyones birthday!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant is known for its intelligence and strong social ties within its herd.
Example 2: At the safari park, we watched a baby elephant playfully splashing in the water.
Example 3: Elephants can communicate with each other through deep vocal sounds that humans cannot hear.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants can weigh as much as 6,000 kilograms? Thats about the same as a small car!
Famous Quote
"The elephant does not forget." African Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A small bird
b) A large mammal
c) A type of fish
d) A kind of fruit
Answer: b) A large mammal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Tiger
b) Pachyderm
c) Leopard
d) Shark
Answer: b) Pachyderm
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant ran around the tree.
b) The elephant painted a picture.
c) The elephant splashed water with its trunk.
d) The elephant read a book.
Answer: c) The elephant splashed water with its trunk.
4. Which idiom refers to a problem everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss?
a) Elephant memory
b) The elephant in the room
c) As busy as a bee
d) Big fish in a small pond
Answer: b) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Rabbit
c) Squirrel
d) Mouse
Answer: a) N/A
