Basic Details
Word: Tremble
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shake or move quickly because you are scared, cold, or excited.
Synonyms: Shake, shiver, quiver
Antonyms: Steady, calm, still
Idioms and Phrases
- Tremble in your boots: To feel very frightened or nervous. Example: "He was trembling in his boots before giving his speech in front of the class."
- With a tremble: To do something with a slight shake, often due to being emotional or scared. Example: "She spoke with a tremble in her voice when telling her story."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dog began to tremble when it heard the loud thunderstorm outside.
Example 2: As she approached the haunted house, she could feel her knees start to tremble.
Example 3: The little boy trembled with excitement when he saw the large cake for his birthday party.
Fun Fact
The word "tremble" comes from the Latin word "tremulus," which means "shaking." It's interesting how our bodies can show our feelings through trembling, whether from fear or joy!
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tremble" mean?
a) To jump high
b) To shake or move quickly
c) To sit still
d) To smile widely
Answer: b) To shake or move quickly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tremble"?
a) Dance
b) Shake
c) Sit
d) Swim
Answer: b) Shake
3. Which of these is an antonym of "tremble"?
a) Quiver
b) Calm
c) Shiver
d) Shake
Answer: b) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "tremble" correctly?
a) The cat started to tremble when it saw the mouse.
b) The cat trembled the fence.
c) The cat was tremble in the sun.
d) The cat trembles to run.
Answer: a) The cat started to tremble when it saw the mouse.
5. What does the idiom "tremble in your boots" mean?
a) To feel very brave
b) To feel very frightened
c) To dance happily
d) To laugh loudly
Answer: b) To feel very frightened
