Basic Details
Word: Balloon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flexible bag that can be inflated with air or gas, often used for decoration or play.
Synonyms: Blimp, inflatable
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pop your balloon: To burst someones excitement or hopes. Example: "I didnt mean to pop your balloon, but I think your plan might be too risky."
- Blow up like a balloon: To become inflated, either literally or in terms of anger. Example: "When the coach heard the players cheating, he blew up like a balloon."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children laughed and played with the colourful balloons at the birthday party.
Example 2: She watched the balloon float up into the sky, wishing she could follow it.
Example 3: During the celebration, the entire room was decorated with balloons of all shapes and sizes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first rubber balloons were invented in 1824 by a British scientist named Michael Faraday? He used them for his experiments, never imagining they would become popular for celebrations!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a balloon; you must put in the air if you want it to rise." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "balloon" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A flexible bag that can be inflated
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) A flexible bag that can be inflated
2. Which of these is a synonym of "balloon"?
a) Blimp
b) Kite
c) Paper
d) Plant
Answer: a) Blimp
3. Which sentence uses "balloon" correctly?
a) The balloon was singing a song.
b) The balloon floated away into the sky.
c) The balloon cooked dinner for everyone.
d) The balloon read a book.
Answer: b) The balloon floated away into the sky.
4. Which idiom means to ruin someones excitement?
a) Pop your balloon
b) Blow up like a balloon
c) Full of hot air
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Pop your balloon
5. What is the opposite of "balloon"?
a) N/A
b) Stone
c) Water
d) Air
Answer: a) N/A
