Basic Details
Word: Horse
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large animal with four legs that people ride or use for work.
Synonyms: Steed, mare, stallion
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hold your horses: Used to tell someone to be patient or wait. Example: "Hold your horses! We need to check the map before we leave."
- Don't look a gift horse in the mouth: This means not to question the value of a gift. Example: "She was happy to receive the old bicycle; after all, don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The horse galloped gracefully across the open field, its mane flowing in the wind.
Example 2: During the festival, there were several competitions where the best horses were showcased.
Example 3: My grandmother used to tell stories about how horses helped farmers with heavy work in the countryside.
Fun Fact
Did you know that horses have been domesticated for over 5,000 years? They have played a significant role in transportation and agriculture throughout history!
Famous Quote
"The horse is a great source of inspiration for many of us; it reminds us of freedom and strength." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "horse" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large animal for riding or work
c) A kind of tree
d) A small insect
Answer: b) A large animal for riding or work
2. Which of these is a synonym of "horse"?
a) Cat
b) Steed
c) Snake
d) Dog
Answer: b) Steed
3. Which sentence uses "horse" correctly?
a) The horse flew over the moon.
b) The horse raced down the track, competing for first place.
c) The horse read the book.
d) The horse painted a picture.
Answer: b) The horse raced down the track, competing for first place.
4. Which idiom means to be patient?
a) Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
b) Hold your horses
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Like riding a bike
Answer: b) Hold your horses
5. What is the opposite of "horse"?
a) N/A
b) Cow
c) Lion
d) Dog
Answer: a) N/A
