Basic Details
Word: Post Office
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where you can send and receive letters and packages.
Synonyms: Mail centre, postal service
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Neither here nor there: Refers to something that is irrelevant or not important. Example: "His opinion on the matter is neither here nor there since it won't change the outcome."
- To send something through the post: To mail an item. Example: "I need to send this birthday gift through the post to ensure it arrives on time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I went to the post office to mail a letter to my grandmother.
Example 2: The post office offers many services, including selling stamps and delivering parcels.
Example 3: After waiting in line at the post office, I finally got my package delivered safely.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first modern post office was established in England in 1660? It made sending letters more organised and efficient for everyone!
Famous Quote
"A letter is a blessing of the past; it is a testament of our thoughts and wishes." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "post office" mean?
a) A place to buy groceries
b) A building where you send and receive letters
c) A bank
d) A restaurant
Answer: b) A building where you send and receive letters
2. Which of these is a synonym of "post office"?
a) Mail centre
b) School
c) Hospital
d) Library
Answer: a) Mail centre
3. Which sentence uses "post office" correctly?
a) I went to the post office to play games.
b) The post office is where I send my letters.
c) The post office served me dinner.
d) I saw the post office fly away.
Answer: b) The post office is where I send my letters.
4. Which idiom means sending mail?
a) To send something through the post
b) Neither here nor there
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) To send something through the post
5. What is the opposite of "post office"?
a) N/A
b) Library
c) School
d) Hospital
Answer: a) N/A
