Basic Details
Word: Planet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large celestial body that orbits a star, such as the Earth or Mars.
Synonyms: Celestial body, world, orb
Antonyms: Star, asteroid
Idioms and Phrases
- Rare as a planet: Used to describe something that is extremely unusual or hard to find. Example: "A clear night sky in the city is rare as a planet."
- From the planet of common sense: Referring to someone who makes logical decisions. Example: "She must be from the planet of common sense, because her suggestions always make sense."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Earth is the only planet known to support life.
Example 2: Mars is often called the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance.
Example 3: Scientists have discovered a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 5,000 exoplanets that have been discovered outside our solar system? These are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun!
Famous Quote
"The Earth is the only world known so far to harbour life; there is no other place in the Universe, so far as we know, where life is present." — Carl Sagan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "planet" mean?
a) A celestial body orbiting a star
b) A type of rock
c) A kind of tree
d) An animal
Answer: a) A celestial body orbiting a star
2. Which of these is a synonym of "planet"?
a) Star
b) World
c) Cloud
d) Ocean
Answer: b) World
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "planet"?
a) Sun
b) Moon
c) Star
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
4. Which sentence uses "planet" correctly?
a) The planet is flying in the sky.
b) The planet revolves around the sun.
c) The planet swam in the ocean.
d) The planet is softer than a pillow.
Answer: b) The planet revolves around the sun.
5. Which idiom means something is unusual?
a) Rare as a planet
b) From the planet of common sense
c) A fish out of water
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Rare as a planet
