Basic Details
Word: Train
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To teach or practise skills to someone; also refers to a connected series of vehicles that run on tracks.
Synonyms: Educate, coach, instruct; locomotive, carriage
Antonyms: Neglect, abandon
Idioms and Phrases
- Train of thought: The flow of ideas or reasoning. Example: "He lost his train of thought when the doorbell rang."
- Get on the right track: To start doing something correctly or in a proper way. Example: "After a few mistakes, she finally got on the right track with her project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The coach will train the team every Saturday morning to improve their skills.
Example 2: We took the train to London, which was a quick and enjoyable journey.
Example 3: It takes time to train a puppy to follow commands and behave properly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that trains were first invented in the early 1800s and were initially powered by steam engines? They transformed transportation by allowing people and goods to travel quickly over long distances.
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "train" mean when used as a verb?
a) To pull something
b) To teach or practise skills
c) To move quickly
d) To sleep
Answer: b) To teach or practise skills
2. Which of these is a synonym of "train" when referring to a vehicle?
a) Car
b) Bicycle
c) Locomotive
d) Boat
Answer: c) Locomotive
3. Which sentence uses "train" correctly as a verb?
a) They will train her to play the piano.
b) The train flew over the clouds.
c) I will train my dog to swim.
d) He is a train teacher.
Answer: a) They will train her to play the piano.
4. Which idiom refers to a sequence of ideas?
a) Get on the right track
b) Train of thought
c) Move in the fast lane
d) A long way to go
Answer: b) Train of thought
5. What is the opposite of "train" when talking about skills?
a) Practise
b) Mentor
c) Neglect
d) Improve
Answer: c) Neglect
