Basic Details
Word: Courage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to do something that is frightening or challenging.
Synonyms: Bravery, valour, guts
Antonyms: Fear, cowardice
Idioms and Phrases
- Have the courage of one's convictions: To act according to one's beliefs, even when faced with challenge. Example: "She had the courage of her convictions when she stood up for her friend."
- No guts, no glory: You must take risks in order to achieve something worthwhile. Example: "He knew that to win the competition, he needed to take risks because no guts, no glory."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It took a lot of courage for her to speak in public for the first time.
Example 2: The firefighter showed great courage when rescuing the cat from the tree.
Example 3: He felt proud of his courage as he faced his fears and went on the roller coaster.
Fun Fact
Courage comes from the Latin word "cor," which means "heart." This reflects how courage often involves facing fears from deep within us.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." James Neil Hollingworth
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "courage" mean?
a) The ability to avoid danger
b) The ability to do something that is frightening
c) The feeling of happiness
d) The act of running away
Answer: b) The ability to do something that is frightening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?
a) Cowardice
b) Fear
c) Bravery
d) Doubt
Answer: c) Bravery
3. What is an antonym of "courage"?
a) Confidence
b) Cowardice
c) Bravery
d) Strength
Answer: b) Cowardice
4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?
a) She showed courage when she helped her friend.
b) The courage jumped over the fence.
c) He has a lot of courage in maths.
d) The lion was showing courage by hiding.
Answer: a) She showed courage when she helped her friend.
5. Which idiom relates to courage?
a) Have the courage of one's convictions
b) A blessing in disguise
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Have the courage of one's convictions
