Basic Details
Word: Eraser
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small object used to remove pencil marks from paper.
Synonyms: Rubber, correction tool
Antonyms: Pen, marker
Idioms and Phrases
- To rub it out: To erase something, usually in a casual way. Example: "I made a mistake in my drawing, so I had to rub it out."
- Erase the past: To forget or remove memories of past mistakes. Example: "We can't erase the past, but we can learn from it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I always keep an eraser handy when I'm doing my homework, just in case I make a mistake.
Example 2: The teacher asked us to use an eraser to correct our drafts before handing in the final version.
Example 3: After I wrote my essay, I went back to use the eraser for a few typos I spotted.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first erasers were made from pieces of bread? People used to rub them on pencil marks before the rubber eraser was invented in the early 19th century!
Famous Quote
"The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eraser" mean?
a) A tool to write
b) A small object to remove pencil marks
c) A kind of paper
d) A type of pencil
Answer: b) A small object to remove pencil marks
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eraser"?
a) Rubber
b) Ruler
c) Paper
d) Pen
Answer: a) Rubber
3. Which sentence uses "eraser" correctly?
a) I used the eraser to draw a picture.
b) I need an eraser to remove the mistakes I made.
c) The eraser flew across the room.
d) The eraser tastes sweet.
Answer: b) I need an eraser to remove the mistakes I made.
4. Which idiom means to erase something?
a) To rub it out
b) To draw it in
c) To write it down
d) To make it last
Answer: a) To rub it out
5. What is the opposite of "eraser"?
a) Rubber
b) Marker
c) Pencil
d) Paper
Answer: b) Marker
