Basic Details
Word: Metal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A solid material, often shiny and strong, that can conduct heat and electricity, and is used to make things like cars, buildings, and coins.
Synonyms: Alloy, element, substance
Antonyms: Non-metal, plastic, wood
Idioms and Phrases
- Strike while the iron is hot: To take action at the right moment. Example: "He decided to present his idea to his boss immediately; he wanted to strike while the iron was hot."
- Melt under pressure: To become weak or fail when faced with difficult situations. Example: "Although the exam was tough, she did not melt under pressure and managed to complete it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Gold is a type of metal that is often used to make jewellery because of its shiny appearance.
Example 2: The children learned about different metals in science class, including iron and copper.
Example 3: The metal gate creaked as it swung open, revealing a beautiful garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that metals can be found in nature in their pure form, but they are often more commonly found combined with other elements in ores? For example, aluminium is extracted from bauxite ore.
Famous Quote
"The metal of our character is revealed in the struggle, not in victory." Joni Eareckson Tada
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "metal" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A solid, conductive material
c) A colour
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A solid, conductive material
2. Which of these is a synonym of "metal"?
a) Plant
b) Alloy
c) Water
d) Air
Answer: b) Alloy
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "metal"?
a) Iron
b) Wood
c) Copper
d) Silver
Answer: b) Wood
4. Which sentence uses "metal" correctly?
a) The metal bird flew across the sky.
b) The table is made of a tough metal that doesnt rust.
c) She painted the metal in many bright colours.
d) The metal swam in the pond.
Answer: b) The table is made of a tough metal that doesnt rust.
5. What does the idiom "strike while the iron is hot" mean?
a) To wait for the right moment to act
b) To work with iron
c) To refuse to act
d) To be inactive
Answer: a) To wait for the right moment to act
