Basic Details
Word: Police Station
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A building where police officers work and keep law and order; a place for reporting crimes and helping the community.
Synonyms: Law enforcement office, police headquarters
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the line of duty: To do something while carrying out one's job responsibilities. Example: "The officer remained brave, staying in the line of duty to protect the neighbourhood."
- To have the law on one's side: To have legal support or justification for one's actions. Example: "The lawyer reminded his client that they had the law on their side regarding the case against the police station."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If you see something suspicious, you should report it to the police station immediately.
Example 2: The police station organised a community event to build trust between the officers and local residents.
Example 3: When the lost child was found, they took him back to the police station to reunite him with his family.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first official police station was established in London in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel? This is why police officers are often referred to as "Bobbies" in the UK!
Famous Quote
"The first duty of society is justice." Arthur Miller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "police station" mean?
a) A place for shopping
b) A building where police officers work
c) A place to get food
d) A school for children
Answer: b) A building where police officers work
2. Which of these is a synonym of "police station"?
a) Market
b) Police headquarters
c) Library
d) Park
Answer: b) Police headquarters
3. Which sentence uses "police station" correctly?
a) I bought a toy at the police station.
b) We ran to the police station to report the lost dog.
c) The police station has a swimming pool.
d) I planted flowers at the police station.
Answer: b) We ran to the police station to report the lost dog.
4. Which idiom suggests being responsible in one's job?
a) In the line of duty
b) To have the law on one's side
c) When pigs fly
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) In the line of duty
5. What is the opposite of "police station"?
a) N/A
b) School
c) Hospital
d) Farm
Answer: a) N/A
