Basic Details
Word: Moon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, shining at night and affecting tides.
Synonyms: Satellite, Luna
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Over the moon: Used to describe someone who is extremely happy. Example: "She was over the moon when she won the spelling competition."
- Shoot for the moon: To aim for a difficult goal. Example: "If you want to be a scientist, shoot for the moon and study hard."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The moon shines brightly in the night sky, lighting up the dark landscape.
Example 2: During a full moon, the sea can be much more lively due to the strong tides.
Example 3: Astronauts have walked on the moon, making it a fascinating topic for science classes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the moon is about 4.5 billion years old and is the fifth largest moon in our solar system? It was formed shortly after the Earth was created!
Famous Quote
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong, upon stepping onto the moon for the first time.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "moon" mean?
a) A type of star
b) A natural satellite of Earth
c) A planet
d) A cloud
Answer: b) A natural satellite of Earth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "moon"?
a) Star
b) Planet
c) Luna
d) Comet
Answer: c) Luna
3. Which sentence uses "moon" correctly?
a) The moon ran very fast across the sky.
b) The moon is a very popular book.
c) The moon can be seen clearly on a cloudless night.
d) The moon danced at the party.
Answer: c) The moon can be seen clearly on a cloudless night.
4. Which idiom means very happy?
a) Shoot for the moon
b) Over the moon
c) A stitch in time
d) If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Answer: b) Over the moon
5. What is the opposite of "moon"?
a) N/A
b) Sun
c) Star
d) Cloud
Answer: a) N/A
