Basic Details
Word: Drag
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To pull something with effort or difficulty, often because it is heavy.
Synonyms: Pull, haul, tug
Antonyms: Push, release, let go
Idioms and Phrases
- Drag one's feet: To do something slowly or reluctantly. Example: "He was dragging his feet about finishing his homework."
- Drag on: To continue for a longer time than expected or wanted. Example: "The meeting began to drag on, and everyone wanted to go home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had to drag the heavy suitcase across the airport floor.
Example 2: The children began to drag their toys out of the box to play with them.
Example 3: When the storm started, the wind began to drag the leaves along the ground.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "drag" originated from the Middle English word "draggen," which means to draw along the ground? It has been used for centuries to describe pulling things!
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin. This can relate to 'drag' in the sense that we often have to drag ourselves to adapt and respond to new situations.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drag" mean?
a) To push something away
b) To pull something with effort
c) To throw something
d) To lift something high
Answer: b) To pull something with effort
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drag"?
a) Jump
b) Pull
c) Catch
d) Spin
Answer: b) Pull
3. What is an antonym of "drag"?
a) Pull
b) Tug
c) Push
d) Haul
Answer: c) Push
4. Which sentence uses "drag" correctly?
a) The boy had to drag the cart full of groceries home.
b) She will drag a big fish from the river.
c) They are going to drag the car up into the sky.
d) The balloon began to drag away.
Answer: a) The boy had to drag the cart full of groceries home.
5. What does "drag on" mean?
a) To finish something quickly
b) To continue for a long time
c) To play with a toy
d) To run very fast
Answer: b) To continue for a long time
