Basic Details
Word: Matter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Anything that has mass and takes up space; stuff that we can see and touch.
Synonyms: Substance, material
Antonyms: Non-material, emptiness
Idioms and Phrases
- It's a matter of time: This means that something will definitely happen, but you just have to wait for it. Example: "I believe she will come; it's just a matter of time."
- What's the matter?: Used to ask someone if something is wrong or if they have a problem. Example: "You look sad. What's the matter?"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Water is a matter that can exist in three states: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (steam).
Example 2: The scientist explained that everything around us is made up of tiny particles of matter.
Example 3: It's important to keep our environment clean and to recycle as much matter as we can.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the universe is primarily made up of dark matter? This type of matter cannot be seen, but it makes up about 27% of the universe!
Famous Quote
"Matter is energy in a form that we can touch and feel." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "matter" mean?
a) A kind of bird
b) Anything that has mass and takes up space
c) A type of school subject
d) A geographical location
Answer: b) Anything that has mass and takes up space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "matter"?
a) Emotion
b) Substance
c) Thought
d) Action
Answer: b) Substance
3. Which sentence uses "matter" correctly?
a) The matter ran quickly across the playground.
b) We need to sort out this matter before the meeting.
c) I matter my homework every evening.
d) The matter is a fruit that grows on trees.
Answer: b) We need to sort out this matter before the meeting.
4. Which idiom means something is certain to happen?
a) What's the matter?
b) It's a matter of time
c) A matter of fact
d) All matter matters
Answer: b) It's a matter of time
5. What is the opposite of "matter" in terms of physical substance?
a) Light
b) Non-material
c) Solid
d) Liquid
Answer: b) Non-material
