Basic Details
Word: Copper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A reddish-brown metal that is used for making wires and coins.
Synonyms: Metal, alloy, conductor
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As good as copper: Used to describe something very reliable or trustworthy. Example: "Her friendship is as good as copper; I know I can always count on her."
- Drop the copper: To lose interest in something or stop participating. Example: "He decided to drop the copper on sports and focus on his studies instead."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The electrician used copper wires to ensure a strong and efficient connection in the house.
Example 2: Ancient civilisations used copper to create beautiful jewellery and tools.
Example 3: The penny coin is made from copper, giving it a distinct reddish colour.
Fun Fact
Did you know that copper is one of the first metals ever used by humans? It has been used for more than 10,000 years!
Famous Quote
"Copper will not tarnish, but it will change colour with time, like relationships." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "copper" mean?
a) A type of plastic
b) A reddish-brown metal
c) A kind of stone
d) A type of wood
Answer: b) A reddish-brown metal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "copper"?
a) Plastic
b) Metal
c) Wood
d) Cloth
Answer: b) Metal
3. Which sentence uses "copper" correctly?
a) The copper grew on trees in the garden.
b) She collected copper coins from all over the world.
c) The copper jumped over the fence.
d) They cooked dinner on a copper tree.
Answer: b) She collected copper coins from all over the world.
4. Which idiom means something very reliable?
a) Drop the copper
b) As good as copper
c) Don't put all your eggs in one basket
d) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Answer: b) As good as copper
5. What is the opposite of "copper"?
a) Gold
b) N/A
c) Silver
d) Wood
Answer: b) N/A
