Basic Details
Word: Monster
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, frightening creature that can be imaginary or real, often used to scare people.
Synonyms: Beast, creature, fiend
Antonyms: Hero, angel
Idioms and Phrases
- Face your demons: To confront your fears or problems. Example: "She decided it was time to face her demons and tell the truth about her past."
- Make a monster out of something: To exaggerate a problem and make it seem worse than it is. Example: "Don't make a monster out of such a small issue, it's not worth the worry."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the children's book, the friendly monster helps the kids solve their problems.
Example 2: The haunted house was filled with scary noises that made everyone think there was a monster inside.
Example 3: The movie featured a giant monster that terrorised the city but was loved by the fans.
Fun Fact
The word "monster" comes from the Latin word "monstrum," which means "to show" or "to warn," as many monsters were seen as warnings against bad behaviour.
Famous Quote
"The greatest monsters are the ones that hide in plain sight." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "monster" mean?
a) A small animal
b) A large, frightening creature
c) A type of food
d) A friendly character
Answer: b) A large, frightening creature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "monster"?
a) Fish
b) Beast
c) Bird
d) Insect
Answer: b) Beast
3. Which sentence uses "monster" correctly?
a) The monster baked a cake.
b) The monster scared the children in the story.
c) The monster read a book quietly.
d) The monster was playing with toys.
Answer: b) The monster scared the children in the story.
4. Which idiom means to confront your fears?
a) Make a monster out of something
b) Face your demons
c) On cloud nine
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Face your demons
5. What is the opposite of "monster"?
a) Villain
b) Hero
c) Nightmare
d) Shadow
Answer: b) Hero
