Basic Details
Word: Rock
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A solid mineral material that forms part of the Earth's surface.
Synonyms: Stone, boulder, pebble
Antonyms: Fluid, liquid
Idioms and Phrases
- Between a rock and a hard place: Refers to a situation where a person has to choose between two difficult options. Example: "I was caught between a rock and a hard place, having to decide whether to stay home and study or go out with friends."
- Hit rock bottom: To reach the lowest point in a situation, often used during difficult times. Example: "After losing his job, he truly felt he had hit rock bottom before he started to rebuild his career."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children collected smooth rocks from the riverbed to skip across the water.
Example 2: The mountain is made of hard granite rock, which is very sturdy and strong.
Example 3: He sat on a large rock, enjoying the view of the sunset behind the hills.
Fun Fact
The word "rock" comes from the Old English word "rocc," which means to "stony or hard material." Rocks can be millions of years old!
Famous Quote
"The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance." - Benjamin Franklin (This applies to the concept of 'rock' as a foundation on which knowledge is built.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rock" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A solid mineral material
c) A kind of plant
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A solid mineral material
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rock"?
a) Pebble
b) Water
c) Air
d) Soil
Answer: a) Pebble
3. Which sentence uses "rock" correctly?
a) The rock is jumping over the wall.
b) She wrote her name on the rock.
c) The rock can fly high in the sky.
d) The rock cooked dinner for everyone.
Answer: b) She wrote her name on the rock.
4. Which idiom means being in a difficult situation?
a) Between a rock and a hard place
b) Difficult as a stone
c) A stone's throw away
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Between a rock and a hard place
5. What is the opposite of "rock"?
a) Mountain
b) Fluid
c) Sand
d) Clay
Answer: b) Fluid
