Basic Details
Word: Ruler
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool used to measure length or distance, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal.
Synonyms: Measure, straightedge
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Ruler of all: Referring to someone or something that has the utmost authority or control. Example: "In his eyes, the king was the ruler of all, commanding respect from everyone in the kingdom."
- To rule the roost: To be in control or the leader of a situation or place. Example: "At home, the little dog thinks he can rule the roost, barking at everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked us to use a ruler to draw straight lines in our notebooks.
Example 2: He measured the length of the table with a ruler to see if it would fit in the room.
Example 3: The ruler was broken, so I had to improvise with a piece of string to measure the distance.
Fun Fact
The ruler has been used for thousands of years, with the oldest known rulers made from wood or ivory dating back to ancient Egypt, around 2600 BC!
Famous Quote
"A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward." Ovid
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ruler" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A tool used to measure length
c) A piece of furniture
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A tool used to measure length
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ruler"?
a) Stretch
b) Measure
c) Circle
d) Triangle
Answer: b) Measure
3. Which sentence uses "ruler" correctly?
a) The ruler danced at the party.
b) I need a ruler to measure the desk.
c) The ruler flew in the sky.
d) The ruler cooked dinner.
Answer: b) I need a ruler to measure the desk.
4. Which idiom means to be in control?
a) To rule the roost
b) To count your chickens
c) To have a field day
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) To rule the roost
5. What is the opposite of "ruler"?
a) N/A
b) Pen
c) Eraser
d) Book
Answer: a) N/A
