Basic Details
Word: Plough
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A tool used to turn over soil to prepare it for planting; also refers to the action of using this tool.
Synonyms: Tiller, cultivator
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To plough a hard furrow: To face a difficult task. Example: "Studying for the exams felt like trying to plough a hard furrow."
- Plough through: To work hard on something until it is completed. Example: "She had to plough through a pile of homework before going out to play."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer used a plough to prepare the fields for planting corn.
Example 2: During the season, many animals like to hide in the furrows created by the plough.
Example 3: After a long day of work, he felt tired but satisfied with how much he had ploughed.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the plough is one of the oldest farming instruments? It dates back to ancient times and has played a crucial role in developing agriculture around the world!
Famous Quote
"It is not enough to shovel coal; one must plough the field of the future." Ralph Nader
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "plough" mean?
a) A type of insect
b) A tool for turning soil
c) A type of bird
d) A kind of fruit
Answer: b) A tool for turning soil
2. Which of these is a synonym of "plough"?
a) Rake
b) Tiller
c) Shovel
d) Hoe
Answer: b) Tiller
3. Which sentence uses "plough" correctly?
a) He decided to plough the field last night.
b) The plough climbed the hill.
c) She ploughed a song at the concert.
d) We saw a plough swimming in the river.
Answer: a) He decided to plough the field last night.
4. Which idiom means to face a difficult task?
a) To plough a hard furrow
b) To rake the roof
c) To dig in the garden
d) To plant a seed
Answer: a) To plough a hard furrow
5. What is the opposite of "plough"?
a) N/A
b) Dismiss
c) Ignore
d) Forget
Answer: a) N/A
