Basic Details
Word: Iceberg
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier and is floating in the sea.
Synonyms: Ice mass, Glacial fragment
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The tip of the iceberg: Suggests that only a small part of a problem is visible, while the larger part remains hidden. Example: "His poor grades were just the tip of the iceberg; he was struggling with many personal issues."
- Hit an iceberg: To encounter a significant and often unexpected problem or obstacle. Example: "The company hit an iceberg when they discovered that their main product had a serious defect."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The iceberg floated majestically in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean, glimmering under the sun.
Example 2: Scientists study icebergs to learn more about climate change and its effects on our planet.
Example 3: The Titanic tragically struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage, leading to one of the most famous maritime disasters.
Fun Fact
Did you know that about 90% of an iceberg is submerged underwater? This is why they can be so dangerous to ships, as only a small portion is visible above the water's surface.
Famous Quote
"We are all just the tip of the iceberg; beneath the surface lies a depth of thoughts and emotions that few can see." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "iceberg" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large floating ice piece
c) A mountain of sand
d) A kind of tree
Answer: b) A large floating ice piece
2. Which of these is a synonym of "iceberg"?
a) Ice mass
b) Rock
c) Storm
d) Cloud
Answer: a) Ice mass
3. Which sentence uses "iceberg" correctly?
a) The iceberg swam through the sea.
b) We built an iceberg in the snow.
c) The iceberg posed a threat to the ship sailing nearby.
d) The iceberg sang a beautiful song.
Answer: c) The iceberg posed a threat to the ship sailing nearby.
4. Which idiom means that only a small part of a problem is visible?
a) Hit an iceberg
b) The tip of the iceberg
c) Like a fish out of water
d) In the same boat
Answer: b) The tip of the iceberg
5. What is the opposite of "iceberg"?
a) N/A
b) Mountain
c) River
d) Tree
Answer: a) N/A
