Basic Details
Word: Wonderland
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A fantastical or dreamlike place that is full of delightful and unusual things.
Synonyms: Enchantment, fantasy, paradise
Antonyms: Dismal place, reality
Idioms and Phrases
- In a wonderland: To be in a state of blissful happiness or imagination. Example: "During our holiday at the beach, I felt like I was in a wonderland, enjoying the sun and waves."
- Wonderland awaits: Suggests that something magical or exciting is about to happen. Example: "As we stepped into the amusement park, I felt that a wonderland awaited us with all the rides and games."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children imagined their backyard as a wonderland, filled with fairies and talking animals.
Example 2: In the storybook, Alice falls into a wonderland where nothing is as it seems.
Example 3: The beautifully decorated garden looked like a wonderland during the spring festival.
Fun Fact
Wonderland became widely known thanks to Lewis Carroll's famous book "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," which was published in 1865 and has been beloved by readers of all ages for its imagination and whimsy.
Famous Quote
"In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again." - Lewis Carroll, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wonderland" mean?
a) A scary place
b) A dull place
c) A fantastical or dreamlike place
d) A normal town
Answer: c) A fantastical or dreamlike place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wonderland"?
a) Reality
b) Enchantment
c) House
d) Forest
Answer: b) Enchantment
3. Which is an antonym of "wonderland"?
a) Paradise
b) Dismal place
c) Fairytale
d) Fantasy world
Answer: b) Dismal place
4. Which sentence uses "wonderland" correctly?
a) The wonderland looked dreadful and boring.
b) They transformed the room into a wonderland with lights and decorations for the party.
c) The wonderland was missing all the flowers.
d) A wonderland cannot exist in real life.
Answer: b) They transformed the room into a wonderland with lights and decorations for the party.
5. What does "wonderland awaits" suggest?
a) It is going to rain.
b) Something magical or exciting is about to happen.
c) Its time to sleep.
d) The garden is empty.
Answer: b) Something magical or exciting is about to happen.
