Basic Details
Word: Gas
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A substance that is not solid or liquid; it can fill any space and you can usually smell it, like the air we breathe.
Synonyms: Vapour, fume, mist
Antonyms: Solid, liquid
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of gas: To be unable to continue due to lack of energy or resources. Example: "After running for hours, I was out of gas and needed a break."
- Gas up: To fill a vehicle with petrol or fuel. Example: "Before our road trip, we need to gas up the car at the nearest station."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gas from the stove made a hissing sound while cooking dinner.
Example 2: We watched as the gas bubbles rose to the surface of the water.
Example 3: The detective used a special kit to test for gas leaks in the old building.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "gas" comes from the Greek word "khaos," which means "empty space"? It was first used in this context in the 17th century by a chemist named J.B. van Helmont.
Famous Quote
"What we call gas is mostly empty space as far as atoms are concerned, and atoms are what make up the whole of our world." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gas" mean?
a) A solid material
b) A liquid substance
c) A substance that can fill any space
d) A kind of animal
Answer: c) A substance that can fill any space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gas"?
a) Mist
b) Rock
c) Water
d) Soil
Answer: a) Mist
3. Which sentence uses "gas" correctly?
a) The gas filled the balloon with air.
b) The gas jumped off the table.
c) The gas wrote a letter to its friend.
d) The gas walked in the park.
Answer: a) The gas filled the balloon with air.
4. Which idiom means the same as "gas up"?
a) Fill with fuel
b) Out of gas
c) Take a gas
d) Drive fast
Answer: a) Fill with fuel
5. What is the opposite of "gas"?
a) Liquid
b) Breeze
c) Air
d) Mist
Answer: a) Liquid
