Basic Details
Word: Garage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A building where a vehicle is parked or repaired.
Synonyms: Carport, workshop, shed
Antonyms: Street, outdoors
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the roof: To become very angry or upset. Example: "When he saw the scratch on his new car, he really hit the roof."
- Put the brakes on: To stop something from continuing. Example: "They had to put the brakes on their plans for a road trip because of the storm."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After driving through the rain, I parked my car in the garage to keep it dry.
Example 2: The mechanic worked diligently in the garage, fixing the broken engine of the car.
Example 3: We decided to clean out the garage this weekend to make more space for our bicycles.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "garage" comes from the French word "garer," which means "to shelter"? This reflects its purpose of keeping vehicles safe and protected from the weather.
Famous Quote
"A car is not just a mode of transport; it's a garage for dreams." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "garage" mean?
a) A place to eat
b) A place where vehicles are parked or repaired
c) A type of animal
d) A game
Answer: b) A place where vehicles are parked or repaired
2. Which of these is a synonym of "garage"?
a) Carport
b) Kitchen
c) Garden
d) Library
Answer: a) Carport
3. Which sentence uses "garage" correctly?
a) The garage sang a beautiful song.
b) She parked her bicycle in the garage.
c) The garage cooked dinner for the family.
d) The garage flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) She parked her bicycle in the garage.
4. Which idiom means to become very angry?
a) Put the brakes on
b) Hit the roof
c) Hit the road
d) Jump the gun
Answer: b) Hit the roof
5. What is the opposite of "garage" in terms of vehicle parking?
a) Indoor
b) Street
c) Basement
d) Driveway
Answer: b) Street
