Basic Details
Word: Librarian
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is in charge of a library and helps people find and use books and other resources.
Synonyms: Bibliothecary, library assistant, information specialist
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Shhh! It's a library: Used when someone is being too loud and needs to be quiet. Example: "During the study period, we all whispered, reminding each other, 'Shhh! It's a library!'
- In the library of life: Referring to the collection of experiences or lessons learned over time. Example: "In the library of life, every mistake is a book that teaches us something valuable."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The librarian helped me find a book about dinosaurs for my school project.
Example 2: At the library, the librarian organised a fun reading programme for children.
Example 3: Whenever I need help with research, I always ask the librarian for guidance.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's first library was established in ancient Babylon over 2,500 years ago? It contained clay tablets with cuneiform writing, making it one of the earliest collection of written works!
Famous Quote
"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." - Henry Ward Beecher
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "librarian" mean?
a) A type of book
b) A person who manages a library
c) A teacher
d) A student
Answer: b) A person who manages a library
2. Which of these is a synonym of "librarian"?
a) Chef
b) Builder
c) Bibliothecary
d) Doctor
Answer: c) Bibliothecary
3. Which sentence uses "librarian" correctly?
a) The librarian baked a cake for the students.
b) The librarian helped us find stories for our project.
c) The librarian flew a kite in the park.
d) The librarian stole books from the library.
Answer: b) The librarian helped us find stories for our project.
4. Which idiom means to be quiet while in a library?
a) In the library of life
b) Shhh! It's a library
c) The more the merrier
d) A bookworm
Answer: b) Shhh! It's a library
5. What is the opposite of "librarian"?
a) N/A
b) Footballer
c) Painter
d) Chef
Answer: a) N/A
