Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very large animal with a long trunk, large ears, and tusks, often found in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to an obvious issue or problem that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss. Example: "Everyone kept talking about the party, but no one mentioned the elephant in the room - that they had forgotten to invite Sam."
- Like an elephant in a china shop: Describes someone who is clumsy or does something carelessly. Example: "He was like an elephant in a china shop when he walked through the art gallery."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant at the zoo loved to spray water from its trunk onto the visitors.
Example 2: Elephants live in herds, often led by the oldest female in the group.
Example 3: In the documentary, we learned that elephants are known for their incredible memories and strong family bonds.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants have the largest brains of any land animal? Their brains can weigh around 5 kilograms and are very complex, enabling them to show emotions and solve problems!
Famous Quote
"The great elephant is scarcely more than a child, but he will be the master of a primal instinct." - C. Roger Melton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A very large animal
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A very large animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Zebra
b) Jumbo
c) Tiger
d) Giraffe
Answer: b) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant jumped over the fence.
b) The elephant danced at the party.
c) The elephant drank water from the river after the long walk.
d) The elephant flew in the sky.
Answer: c) The elephant drank water from the river after the long walk.
4. Which idiom means there is an obvious problem that no one wants to talk about?
a) Like an elephant in a china shop
b) The elephant in the room
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
