Basic Details
Word: Acorn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The nut of an oak tree, which contains a seed and is typically brown and oval-shaped.
Synonyms: Oak nut, seed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- From little acorns mighty oaks grow: This means that great things often start from small beginnings. Example: "The charity started with a small fundraising event; from little acorns mighty oaks grow."
- As clever as an acorn: To describe someone as being very smart or wise. Example: "She solved the puzzle quickly; she's as clever as an acorn!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: During autumn, we collected acorns from beneath the oak trees in the park.
Example 2: Squirrels often gather acorns to store for the winter months.
Example 3: The acorn is an important food source for many forest animals.
Fun Fact
Did you know that an acorn can take up to two years to mature before it falls from the oak tree? This gives it time to develop into a strong seed ready to grow into a new tree.
Famous Quote
"To see the oak tree and think of the acorn is a great achievement." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "acorn" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A nut from an oak tree
c) A kind of flower
d) A vegetable
Answer: b) A nut from an oak tree
2. Which of these is a synonym of "acorn"?
a) Oak nut
b) Walnut
c) Almond
d) Coconut
Answer: a) Oak nut
3. Which sentence uses "acorn" correctly?
a) I found an acorn while playing on the swings.
b) The acorn ran across the street.
c) The acorn sang a beautiful song.
d) The acorn liked the rainy weather.
Answer: a) I found an acorn while playing on the swings.
4. Which idiom means that great things come from small beginnings?
a) From little acorns mighty oaks grow
b) As clever as an acorn
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) From little acorns mighty oaks grow
5. What is the opposite of "acorn"?
a) N/A
b) Berry
c) Root
d) Leaf
Answer: a) N/A
