Basic Details
Word: Town
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where people live that is smaller than a city but larger than a village.
Synonyms: Community, settlement, locality
Antonyms: City, countryside
Idioms and Phrases
- It takes a village to raise a child: This means that a whole community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment. Example: "Though she's a single parent, she believes it takes a village to raise a child."
- Town hall meeting: A gathering of people from the community to discuss local issues. Example: "The mayor invited everyone to the town hall meeting to discuss the new park plans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The small town was known for its friendly residents and yearly festivals.
Example 2: Every Saturday, the town holds a market where vendors sell fresh produce and handmade goods.
Example 3: Many people from the town gathered at the community centre to celebrate the holiday together.
Fun Fact
The word "town" comes from the Old English word "tn," which originally meant an enclosure or fence. Over time, it evolved to refer to a collection of homes and buildings.
Famous Quote
"Cities are the engine of economic growth, but towns are where communities flourish." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "town" mean?
a) A large city
b) A small village
c) A place smaller than a city but larger than a village
d) A farm
Answer: c) A place smaller than a city but larger than a village
2. Which of these is a synonym of "town"?
a) Village
b) Community
c) City
d) Forest
Answer: b) Community
3. Which sentence uses "town" correctly?
a) The town is flying high in the sky.
b) The town has a beautiful park where children play.
c) The town ran away quickly.
d) The town is a type of food.
Answer: b) The town has a beautiful park where children play.
4. Which idiom relates to "town"?
a) It takes a village to raise a child
b) All roads lead to Rome
c) A bird in the hand
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) It takes a village to raise a child
5. What is the opposite of "town"?
a) Countryside
b) City
c) Village
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b
