Basic Details
Word: Ink
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A coloured liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing.
Synonyms: Dye, pigment, fluid
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To write in ink: To write something permanent. Example: "Make sure to write your name in ink on the form so it doesn’t get erased."
- To spill ink: To leak or disclose information. Example: "The gossip around the school started to spill ink about the new teacher."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist used blue ink to create beautiful illustrations in her sketchbook.
Example 2: He dipped his quill into the ink and began to write a letter to his friend.
Example 3: The printer ran out of ink, so we had to buy a new cartridge before we could finish the printing job.
Fun Fact
Did you know that ink has been used for thousands of years? The ancient Egyptians made ink from soot mixed with water and gum, allowing them to record their history on papyrus.
Famous Quote
"Ink and paper is a powerful combination that can change the world." – Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ink" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A coloured liquid for writing
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A coloured liquid for writing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ink"?
a) Paint
b) Dye
c) Solid
d) Water
Answer: b) Dye
3. Which sentence uses "ink" correctly?
a) The ink danced on the page.
b) I wrote my homework in ink to ensure it would not be erased.
c) The ink ran away from the desk.
d) The ink can jump high.
Answer: b) I wrote my homework in ink to ensure it would not be erased.
4. Which idiom means to write something permanent?
a) To spill ink
b) To write in ink
c) To draw with crayons
d) To read a book
Answer: b) To write in ink
5. What is the opposite of "ink"?
a) N/A
b) Pencil
c) Paper
d) Water
Answer: a) N/A
