Basic Details
Word: Sponge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A soft, porous material that can absorb liquid; also refers to a sea creature.
Synonyms: Absorbent, porous material
Antonyms: Drought, desiccant
Idioms and Phrases
- Sponge off someone: To rely on someone else for money or support. Example: "He always sponges off his parents instead of finding a job."
- Soak it up like a sponge: To learn or absorb information quickly. Example: "She is very clever; she soaks it up like a sponge in class."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I used a sponge to clean the dishes after dinner.
Example 2: The sponge in the aquarium helps maintain the water quality.
Example 3: After the rain, the ground was so saturated that it felt just like a sponge.
Fun Fact
Sponge is not only found in homes but also in the ocean! Sea sponges are unique animals that can filter water and live in colonies underwater.
Famous Quote
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." – William Butler Yeats. This relates to how we should aim to absorb knowledge like a sponge, not just fill our minds with facts.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sponge" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A porous material that absorbs liquid
c) A type of solid
d) A type of fabric
Answer: b) A porous material that absorbs liquid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sponge"?
a) Solid
b) Absorbent
c) Rigid
d) Concrete
Answer: b) Absorbent
3. Which sentence uses "sponge" correctly?
a) The sponge danced at the party.
b) The sponge absorbed all the soap and water.
c) The sponge flew in the sky.
d) The sponge built a house.
Answer: b) The sponge absorbed all the soap and water.
4. Which idiom means to rely on someone for support?
a) Soak it up like a sponge
b) Sponge off someone
c) Like a fish out of water
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Sponge off someone
5. What is the opposite of "sponge" in terms of absorbency?
a) Dashed
b) Drought
c) Fish
d) Rain
Answer: b) Drought
