Basic Details
Word: Tricycle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vehicle with three wheels, usually for children, that is pedalled like a bicycle.
Synonyms: Three-wheeler, trike
Antonyms: Bicycle, unicycle
Idioms and Phrases
- Three's a crowd: Used when a third person is considered unnecessary in a situation. Example: "When he invited her along, I thought, 'Three's a crowd' and opted to stay home."
- Pedal to the metal: To go as fast as possible. Example: "He put the pedal to the metal on his tricycle, racing down the hill with laughter."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little girl rode her tricycle around the park, smiling as she pedalled confidently.
Example 2: During the fair, there was a race for children on tricycles, and everyone cheered for their favourites.
Example 3: After learning to ride his tricycle, he felt proud and wanted to show it off to all his friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first tricycles were created in the early 19th century and were originally designed for adults? They were called "velocipedes" and were quite different from the colourful tricycles we see today!
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tricycle" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A three-wheeled vehicle
c) A kind of animal
d) A two-wheeled bike
Answer: b) A three-wheeled vehicle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tricycle"?
a) Bicycle
b) Trike
c) Car
d) Skateboard
Answer: b) Trike
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tricycle"?
a) Trike
b) Bicycle
c) Three-wheeler
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Bicycle
4. Which sentence uses "tricycle" correctly?
a) The child raced on her tricycle and nearly took off like a rocket.
b) The tricycle flew over the trees.
c) The tricycle danced at the party.
d) The tricycle played football with the kids.
Answer: a) The child raced on her tricycle and nearly took off like a rocket.
5. What does "three's a crowd" mean?
a) Only two people are needed
b) There are a lot of people
c) Three people can have fun together
d) All three are best friends
Answer: a) Only two people are needed
