Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large grey animal with a long trunk that lives in forests and savannahs.
Synonyms: Jumbo, Pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to an obvious problem that people are ignoring. Example: "During the meeting, no one wanted to discuss the elephant in the room - the budget cuts."
- To have an elephant's memory: Means to have a very good memory. Example: "She remembered every detail of our holiday last year; she really has an elephant's memory."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant can use its trunk to pick up food and drink water.
Example 2: At the wildlife park, we watched an elephant play in the mud and spray water over itself.
Example 3: Elephants are known for their strong family bonds and care deeply for one another.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants are capable of communicating with each other over long distances using low-frequency sounds that humans cannot hear?
Famous Quote
"The elephant is the only animal that can carry a thousand-pound load along the narrowest path." - African Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A large sea animal
b) A large grey land animal
c) A type of bird
d) A small insect
Answer: b) A large grey land animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Lion
b) Jumbo
c) Giraffe
d) Tiger
Answer: b) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant danced at the party.
b) The elephant walked through the forest looking for food.
c) The elephant flew high in the sky.
d) The elephant sang a song.
Answer: b) The elephant walked through the forest looking for food.
4. Which idiom means the same as "elephant"?
a) The elephant in the room
b) As strong as an ox
c) A bird in the hand
d) Out of the blue
Answer: a) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Cat
d) Dog
Answer: a) N/A
