Basic Details
Word: Liquid
Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Meaning: A state of matter that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, like water or juice.
Synonyms: Fluid, solution, aqueous
Antonyms: Solid, gas
Idioms and Phrases
- Liquid as water: To describe something that is very flexible or adaptable. Example: "Her plans were liquid as water, changing with every new situation."
- Make a liquid move: To take quick action in a business or personal situation. Example: "He made a liquid move by investing in the new technology before anyone else."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Water is the most common liquid found on Earth.
Example 2: We poured the liquid into the cup carefully so it wouldn't spill.
Example 3: The scientist studied how different liquids behave when heated.
Fun Fact
Did you know that liquid water is essential for life as we know it? It is the only substance on Earth that exists naturally in all three states: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapour).
Famous Quote
"Water is the source of life, and it is the most important liquid on Earth." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "liquid" mean?
a) A solid substance
b) A state of matter that flows
c) A type of gas
d) A type of mineral
Answer: b) A state of matter that flows
2. Which of these is a synonym of "liquid"?
a) Solid
b) Fluid
c) Gas
d) Stone
Answer: b) Fluid
3. Which sentence uses "liquid" correctly?
a) The liquid jumped over the hill.
b) The liquid spilled all over the table.
c) The liquid sat still in the garden.
d) The liquid flew like a bird.
Answer: b) The liquid spilled all over the table.
4. Which idiom means something is adaptable?
a) Liquid as water
b) Make a liquid move
c) On cloud nine
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) Liquid as water
5. What is the opposite of "liquid"?
a) Fire
b) Solid
c) Air
d) Water
Answer: b) Solid
