Basic Details
Word: Ferry
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A boat or ship that takes people and vehicles across a river or sea.
Synonyms: Boat, transport, shuttle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Ferry across: To help someone or something move from one side to another. Example: "The kind man ferried the lost puppy across the busy street."
- Don't rock the ferry: A phrase advising someone not to cause trouble or disruption. Example: "Let's keep things calm and not rock the ferry at the meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We took the ferry to the island and enjoyed the gorgeous views of the sea.
Example 2: The car ferry can carry many vehicles at once, making it easy to cross the water.
Example 3: It was rainy, but we still boarded the ferry, excited for our adventure.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first recorded ferry service started in ancient Egypt, more than 4,000 years ago? It transported people and goods across the Nile River!
Famous Quote
"A good captain steers his ship through the storm, no matter what the ferry." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ferry" mean?
a) A type of car
b) A boat that takes people across water
c) A land vehicle
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A boat that takes people across water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ferry"?
a) Train
b) Boat
c) Bicycle
d) Airplane
Answer: b) Boat
3. Which sentence uses "ferry" correctly?
a) The ferry flew over the city.
b) I saw a ferry taking passengers across the river.
c) The ferry danced at the party.
d) The ferry was a fast car.
Answer: b) I saw a ferry taking passengers across the river.
4. Which idiom means to move something from one place to another?
a) Don't rock the ferry
b) Ferry across
c) Jump the queue
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Ferry across
5. What is the opposite of "ferry"?
a) N/A
b) Land vehicle
c) Airplane
d) Bicycle
Answer: a) N/A
