Basic Details
Word: Prison
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A building where people are kept as punishment for committing crimes.
Synonyms: Jail, Correctional facility, Penitentiary
Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty
Idioms and Phrases
- Break out of prison: To escape from jail. Example: "The movie is about a man who plans to break out of prison to find freedom."
- In prison for something: To be confined due to illegal actions. Example: "He was in prison for stealing a car."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the trial, the judge decided that the man would go to prison for five years.
Example 2: The prison was built to hold those who committed serious offences against the law.
Example 3: She visits her brother in prison every month to support him during his time there.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known prison was built in Rome around 300 BC? It was called the "Mamertine Prison" and held many famous prisoners, including the apostle Peter!
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being in prison is being in prison without a purpose." - Earthea Nance
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prison" mean?
a) A place for learning
b) A building for punishment and confinement
c) A place for fun and games
d) A public park
Answer: b) A building for punishment and confinement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prison"?
a) School
b) Correctional facility
c) Library
d) Hospital
Answer: b) Correctional facility
3. What is the opposite of "prison"?
a) Jail
b) Freedom
c) Cell
d) Court
Answer: b) Freedom
4. Which sentence uses "prison" correctly?
a) The boy went to prison for breaking a window.
b) The cat was in prison for stealing food.
c) She loves her time in prison for its freedom.
d) The dog visited a prison on a school trip.
Answer: a) The boy went to prison for breaking a window.
5. Which idiom means to escape confinement?
a) In prison for something
b) Break out of prison
c) Cold as ice
d) Caught between a rock and a hard place
Answer: b) Break out of prison
