Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large mammal with a long trunk, big ears, and thick legs, found mainly in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Elephant in the room: A big problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to talk about. Example: "The elephant in the room was the fact that many employees were unhappy with their pay."
- White elephant: Something that is expensive to maintain but has little use. Example: "The old mansion became a white elephant for the family, costing more in repairs than it was worth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant carefully picked up a branch with its trunk and swept it aside.
Example 2: At the wildlife park, we were lucky to see a baby elephant playing in the water.
Example 3: Elephants are known for their intelligence and strong family bonds, often traveling in herds.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants have very strong memories? They can remember places, other elephants, and even human friends for many years!
Famous Quote
"The elephant is the only animal that cannot jump." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large desert animal
c) A large mammal with a trunk
d) A kind of bird
Answer: c) A large mammal with a trunk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Giraffe
b) Jumbo
c) Lion
d) Tiger
Answer: b) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant swam gracefully through the ocean.
b) The elephant is known for its size and intelligence.
c) The elephant danced at the party.
d) The elephant flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) The elephant is known for its size and intelligence.
4. Which idiom means a big problem that people avoid discussing?
a) Cold as ice
b) Elephant in the room
c) White elephant
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: b) Elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Cat
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
