Basic Details
Word: Trolley
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A wheeled cart or vehicle used to transport items or people, often found in shops or on public transport.
Synonyms: Cart, carriage
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Off the trolley: To describe someone as being a little crazy or acting strangely. Example: "After he tried to sell ice cream in winter, everyone thought he was off the trolley."
- Get on the trolley: To start doing something or to join in. Example: "After hearing about the project, she decided to get on the trolley and help out."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children filled their trolley with toys from the shop.
Example 2: At the train station, we saw a trolley filled with luggage waiting for the next train.
Example 3: The old-fashioned trolley made a charming sound as it rolled along the cobbled streets.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "trolley" comes from the word "troll," which originally referred to a tool used for dragging or guiding something? This evolved to mean a vehicle with wheels!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a trolley car; you can't control where it goes, but you can choose who rides with you." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trolley" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A wheeled cart for carrying items
c) A kind of fruit
d) An electronic device
Answer: b) A wheeled cart for carrying items
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trolley"?
a) Plane
b) Cart
c) Boat
d) Train
Answer: b) Cart
3. Which sentence uses "trolley" correctly?
a) The tired runner lifted the trolley over his head.
b) He rode his bicycle while pulling a trolley full of groceries.
c) The trolley sang a lovely tune as it passed by.
d) They spotted a trolley flying in the sky.
Answer: b) He rode his bicycle while pulling a trolley full of groceries.
4. Which idiom means to act a bit strangely?
a) Off the trolley
b) Get on the trolley
c) Miss the boat
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Off the trolley
5. What is the opposite of "trolley"?
a) N/A
b) Car
c) Chair
d) Shoe
Answer: a) N/A
