Basic Details
Word: Cycling
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The activity of riding a bicycle.
Synonyms: Biking, cycling sport
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like riding a bike: Used to describe something that is easy to remember after you have learned it. Example: "She was nervous about playing the piano again, but it was like riding a bike; she remembered everything quickly."
- Pedal to the metal: To go as fast as possible. Example: "When the race started, he put the pedal to the metal and quickly moved ahead of everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Cycling is a fun and healthy way to travel around the city.
Example 2: During the summer, I enjoy cycling along the beautiful countryside paths with my friends.
Example 3: He trains every day for the upcoming cycling competition, hoping to win the first prize.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's first university course on cycling was introduced in 1896 at the University of Cambridge? The course covered the mechanics and history of bicycles!
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cycling" mean?
a) Walking quickly
b) The activity of riding a bicycle
c) Jumping
d) Swimming
Answer: b) The activity of riding a bicycle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cycling"?
a) Running
b) Biking
c) Climbing
d) Flying
Answer: b) Biking
3. Which sentence uses "cycling" correctly?
a) He enjoys cycling to school every day.
b) The cycling was very loud after the storm.
c) I like cycling flavours in my ice cream.
d) She cycling her homework on time.
Answer: a) He enjoys cycling to school every day.
4. Which idiom means that something is easy to remember?
a) Like riding a bike
b) Pedal to the metal
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Answer: a) Like riding a bike
5. What is the opposite of "cycling"?
a) N/A
b) Walking
c) Running
d) Sitting
Answer: a) N/A
