Basic Details
Word: Grandson
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The son of your child.
Synonyms: Male descendant, grandson
Antonyms: Granddaughter
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a proud grandparent: Used to describe someone who feels very happy and proud of a younger person. Example: "She beamed like a proud grandparent when her grandson won the spelling bee."
- In the family way: Referring to someone who is expected to have a child. Example: "With her daughter expecting, she is going to be a grandmother soon, while her grandson is already running around."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My grandson loves to visit the park with me every weekend.
Example 2: She was delighted when her grandson painted a beautiful picture for her birthday.
Example 3: The family gathered to celebrate the graduation of their eldest grandson.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in many cultures around the world, grandsons are often viewed as carrying on family legacies and traditions? They are seen as important members of the family who will contribute to its future.
Famous Quote
"Grandparents are for enjoying, grandsons are for loving." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grandson" mean?
a) The son of your sibling
b) The son of your child
c) The daughter of your child
d) A close friend
Answer: b) The son of your child
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grandson"?
a) Foster child
b) Male descendant
c) Step-sibling
d) Cousin
Answer: b) Male descendant
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "grandson"?
a) Grandfather
b) Granddaughter
c) Son
d) Niece
Answer: b) Granddaughter
4. Which sentence uses "grandson" correctly?
a) The grandson baked a cake for his grandmother's birthday.
b) The grandson played golf with his friends at the park.
c) The grandson is from a different country.
d) The grandson danced beautifully in the recital.
Answer: a) The grandson baked a cake for his grandmother's birthday.
5. Which idiom means someone who is very proud of their grandchild?
a) Like a proud grandparent
b) In the family way
c) A chip off the old block
d) The apple of my eye
Answer: a) Like a proud grandparent
