Basic Details
Word: Tram
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle that travels on tracks and is used to carry passengers, usually in a city.
Synonyms: Streetcar, light rail, trolly
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Jump on the tram: To take advantage of an opportunity quickly. Example: "When the job offer came, he decided to jump on the tram and accept it right away."
- Missed the tram: To miss an opportunity. Example: "She was late to the meeting and missed the tram for a great project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We took the tram through the city to see all the beautiful sights.
Example 2: The tram was filled with people heading to work in the morning.
Example 3: In many cities, trams are a popular way for residents to travel short distances.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first tram system started in the early 19th century? It was a horse-drawn tramway in Wales, and it paved the way for modern electric trams today!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a tram ride; it has its ups and downs but always reaches its destination." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tram" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A vehicle that runs on tracks
c) A kind of building
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) A vehicle that runs on tracks
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tram"?
a) Bicycle
b) Streetcar
c) Car
d) Train
Answer: b) Streetcar
3. Which sentence uses "tram" correctly?
a) The tram flew over the city.
b) The tram is serving dinner to the passengers.
c) We hopped on the tram to go downtown.
d) The tram was digging a hole in the ground.
Answer: c) We hopped on the tram to go downtown.
4. Which idiom means to take advantage of an opportunity quickly?
a) Missed the tram
b) Jump on the tram
c) Plain sailing
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Jump on the tram
5. What is the opposite of "tram"?
a) N/A
b) Jet
c) Canoe
d) Lorry
Answer: a) N/A
