Basic Details
Word: Glass
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A hard, transparent substance made by heating sand and other materials, often used to make windows, bottles, and other objects.
Synonyms: Crystal, pane, window
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- On thin ice: In a risky situation. Example: "The students were on thin ice after breaking a window, as they could get into trouble."
- Break the glass ceiling: To overcome barriers to advancement. Example: "She worked hard to break the glass ceiling in her career and became the first female manager."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The beautiful stained glass windows in the church let in colourful light.
Example 2: Be careful with that glass; it might break if you drop it.
Example 3: The artist created a lovely sculpture from recycled glass bottles.
Fun Fact
Did you know that glass is made by melting sand at very high temperatures, around 1700 degrees Celsius? It has been used by humans for thousands of years!
Famous Quote
"We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." - Anas Nin (This reflects the concept that glass can change our perspective when we look through it.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "glass" mean?
a) A type of metal
b) A hard, transparent material
c) A kind of plastic
d) A type of wood
Answer: b) A hard, transparent material
2. Which of these is a synonym of "glass"?
a) Crystal
b) Stone
c) Paper
d) Fabric
Answer: a) Crystal
3. Which sentence uses "glass" correctly?
a) The glass sang beautifully in the choir.
b) She drank lemonade from a glass.
c) The glass ran down the hill.
d) The glass slept on the bed.
Answer: b) She drank lemonade from a glass.
4. Which idiom relates to the risks in life?
a) Break the glass ceiling
b) On thin ice
c) The glass is half full
d) Cast in stone
Answer: b) On thin ice
5. What is the opposite of "glass"?
a) N/A
b) Rock
c) Rubber
d) Leaf
Answer: a) N/A
