Basic Details
Word: Railway
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A system of tracks along which trains travel to transport people and goods.
Synonyms: Rail system, train system, tramway
Antonyms: Roadway, highway, footpath
Idioms and Phrases
- On the right track: To be making progress towards achieving something. Example: "With his hard work and dedication, he is on the right track to getting good grades."
- Jump on the bandwagon: To join an activity or trend that is popular. Example: "After seeing how many people loved the new movie, she decided to jump on the bandwagon and watch it too."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The railway connects several cities, making travel easy for everyone.
Example 2: We took the railway to visit our grandparents who live in a different town.
Example 3: The railway station was bustling with people waiting for their trains.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's first railway was opened in 1825 in England? It was called the Stockton and Darlington Railway and was used to transport coal and other goods!
Famous Quote
"The railway brings the world closer." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "railway" mean?
a) A type of vehicle
b) A system of tracks for trains
c) A place where planes land
d) A footpath
Answer: b) A system of tracks for trains
2. Which of these is a synonym of "railway"?
a) Highway
b) Tramway
c) Cycle path
d) Runway
Answer: b) Tramway
3. Which sentence uses "railway" correctly?
a) The railway was closed due to bad weather.
b) The railway swam across the river.
c) The railway caught the ball.
d) The railway baked a cake.
Answer: a) The railway was closed due to bad weather.
4. Which idiom means to be making progress?
a) Jump on the bandwagon
b) On the right track
c) Break the ice
d) A stitch in time
Answer: b) On the right track
5. What is the opposite of "railway"?
a) Train
b) Roadway
c) Tram
d) Bus
Answer: b) Roadway
