Basic Details
Word: Excursion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A short trip or journey, often taken for pleasure or education.
Synonyms: Trip, outing, jaunt
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Excursion into the unknown: Taking a journey or adventure into unfamiliar territory. Example: "His excursion into the unknown led him to discover many new things about the world."
- Excursion of the mind: A mental journey or exploration of thoughts and ideas. Example: "During the lecture, her excursion of the mind made her realise her passion for science."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school organised an excursion to the museum to learn about ancient history.
Example 2: We had a fantastic excursion to the seaside where we built sandcastles and collected shells.
Example 3: Our family enjoys going on excursions to explore different parts of the countryside during the holidays.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "excursion" comes from the Latin "excursio," which means "a running out"? It highlights the notion of going out and exploring new places.
Famous Quote
"The journey is the destination." Dan Eldon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "excursion" mean?
a) A long vacation
b) A short trip
c) A type of meal
d) A place to live
Answer: b) A short trip
2. Which of these is a synonym of "excursion"?
a) Journey
b) Errand
c) Trip
d) Job
Answer: c) Trip
3. Which sentence uses "excursion" correctly?
a) The excursion finished at midnight.
b) We went on an excursion to learn about science.
c) An excursion is for reading books.
d) I like to excursion with friends at school.
Answer: b) We went on an excursion to learn about science.
4. Which idiom means a travel adventure?
a) Excursion of the mind
b) Excursion into the unknown
c) Run of the mill
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: b) Excursion into the unknown
5. What is the opposite of "excursion"?
a) Journey
b) Stagnation
c) Adventure
d) N/A
Answer: b) Stagnation
