Basic Details
Word: Luggage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Bags and suitcases that carry clothes and personal items when travelling.
Synonyms: Baggage, bags, cases
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pack your bags: To get ready to leave or to prepare for a trip. Example: "Its time to pack your bags because we are leaving for the holiday tomorrow!"
- Carry your own luggage: To take responsibility for your own actions or decisions. Example: "In life, we must learn to carry our own luggage and face the consequences of our choices."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He checked his luggage at the airport before boarding the plane to London.
Example 2: She struggled to lift her heavy luggage onto the train.
Example 3: It's important to have a sturdy suitcase for all your luggage when travelling.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "luggage" is derived from the term "lug," which means to carry? This emphasises the effort taken to transport your bags!
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, but be sure to pack only what you need in your luggage." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "luggage" mean?
a) Personal items for travelling
b) A type of dessert
c) A method of cooking
d) A kind of flower
Answer: a) Personal items for travelling
2. Which of these is a synonym of "luggage"?
a) Suitcase
b) Furniture
c) Clothing
d) Food
Answer: a) Suitcase
3. Which sentence uses "luggage" correctly?
a) The luggage sings beautifully.
b) I forgot my luggage at the hotel.
c) The luggage can fly in the sky.
d) The luggage played football.
Answer: b) I forgot my luggage at the hotel.
4. Which idiom means to prepare for a trip?
a) Carry your own luggage
b) Pack your bags
c) Open the suitcase
d) Travel light
Answer: b) Pack your bags
5. What is the opposite of "luggage"?
a) N/A
b) Food
c) Companion
d) Transport
Answer: a) N/A
