Basic Details
Word: Driver
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who operates a vehicle, such as a car or truck.
Synonyms: Operator, chauffeur, motorist
Antonyms: Passenger, non-driver
Idioms and Phrases
- Drive someone up the wall: This means to annoy or irritate someone greatly. Example: "The loud music is driving me up the wall!"
- Hit the road: This means to leave or start a journey, usually by vehicle. Example: "We need to hit the road early tomorrow to avoid traffic."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The driver skillfully navigated the busy streets during rush hour.
Example 2: My dad is a professional driver who makes deliveries for a living.
Example 3: Always buckle your seatbelt when you're in the car with the driver.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first ever automobile driver's licence was issued in Paris in 1893 to a man named Count de Chasseloup-Laubat? This started the idea of needing a licence to drive!
Famous Quote
"The road goes on forever, but the journey has a driver." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "driver" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A person who operates a vehicle
c) A kind of tree
d) A model of a computer
Answer: b) A person who operates a vehicle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "driver"?
a) Passenger
b) Operator
c) Bystander
d) Biker
Answer: b) Operator
3. Which sentence uses "driver" correctly?
a) The driver cooked dinner for the family.
b) The driver read a book in the car.
c) The driver took us to the airport on time.
d) The driver painted the house blue.
Answer: c) The driver took us to the airport on time.
4. Which idiom means to annoy someone?
a) Drive someone up the wall
b) Hit the road
c) Run around like a chicken
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Drive someone up the wall
5. What is the opposite of "driver"?
a) N/A
b) Operator
c) Non-driver
d) Cyclist
Answer: c) Non-driver
