Basic Details
Word: Thanksgiving
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A holiday celebrated to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
Synonyms: Gratitude, appreciation
Antonyms: Unthankfulness, ingratitude
Idioms and Phrases
- Count your blessings: To be grateful for the good things in your life. Example: "During Thanksgiving, we gathered to count our blessings and enjoy each other's company."
- Give thanks: To express gratitude for something. Example: "Before dinner, we all took a moment to give thanks for the food and family."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and enjoy a large feast, often including turkey and pumpkin pie.
Example 2: Many people volunteer during Thanksgiving to help those in need by serving meals or donating food.
Example 3: In school, we made cards to share what we are thankful for as part of our Thanksgiving celebrations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 lasted for three days? It was attended by 53 Pilgrims and around 90 Native Americans!
Famous Quote
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." William Arthur Ward
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Thanksgiving" mean?
a) A holiday where gifts are exchanged
b) A holiday to give thanks for the harvest
c) A day for sports and fun activities
d) A celebration of traditions from many cultures
Answer: b) A holiday to give thanks for the harvest
2. Which of these is a synonym of "Thanksgiving"?
a) Complaint
b) Grievance
c) Gratitude
d) Anger
Answer: c) Gratitude
3. What is the opposite of "Thanksgiving"?
a) Unthankfulness
b) Celebration
c) Appreciation
d) Enjoyment
Answer: a) Unthankfulness
4. Which sentence uses "Thanksgiving" correctly?
a) We celebrate Thanksgiving by decorating our homes with flowers.
b) Thanksgiving is when we give thanks and share food with family.
c) I watch Thanksgiving every year on television.
d) Thanksgiving is just another name for Christmas.
Answer: b) Thanksgiving is when we give thanks and share food with family.
5. Which idiom means to express gratitude?
a) Count your blessings
b) Rolling in the deep
c) A piece of cake
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) Count your blessings
