Basic Details
Word: Ship
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large boat that is used for travelling on the sea or transporting goods.
Synonyms: Vessel, Craft, Boat
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Ship shape: Refers to something that is neat and well-organised. Example: "After a good clean, the classroom was ship shape for the new term."
- Jump ship: To leave a difficult situation or stop working for a company. Example: "When the project became too stressful, he decided to jump ship and find a new job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ship sailed smoothly across the calm waters of the ocean.
Example 2: We watched as the ship docked at the harbour, bringing supplies to the island.
Example 3: The captain gave orders to the crew as they prepared the ship for departure.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's largest ship, the Knock Nevis, was longer than four football fields? It was used to transport oil and could carry around 500,000 tonnes of cargo!
Famous Quote
"A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." - John A. Shedd
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ship" mean?
a) A type of aircraft
b) A large boat for travelling on the sea
c) A kind of car
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A large boat for travelling on the sea
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ship"?
a) Plane
b) Vessel
c) Bicycle
d) Train
Answer: b) Vessel
3. Which sentence uses "ship" correctly?
a) The ship flew over the mountains.
b) The ship sold lots of ice cream.
c) The ship was carrying goods across the ocean.
d) The ship swam with the dolphins.
Answer: c) The ship was carrying goods across the ocean.
4. Which idiom means the same as "organised"?
a) Jump ship
b) Ship shape
c) Ship out
d) Shipwreck
Answer: b) Ship shape
5. What is the opposite of "ship"?
a) N/A
b) Car
c) Jet
d) Train
Answer: a) N/A
