Basic Details
Word: Bagel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A round bread roll with a hole in the middle, often boiled before baking to make it chewy and delicious.
Synonyms: Donut-shaped bread, bread roll
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Biting off more than you can chew: Taking on a task that is too difficult to manage. Example: "Starting a new job while studying for exams is like biting off more than you can chew."
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket: Don't risk everything on a single opportunity. Example: "It's good to apply to several universities; don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I had a delicious bagel with cream cheese for breakfast this morning.
Example 2: The bagel shop on the corner serves the best everything bagels in town.
Example 3: She decided to make homemade bagels for her friends when they came over for brunch.
Fun Fact
Did you know that bagels originated in Poland during the 16th century? They became popular among Jewish communities and were brought to America by immigrants in the late 19th century.
Famous Quote
"The bagel is the most important part of breakfast." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bagel" mean?
a) A type of pastry
b) A round bread roll with a hole.
c) A dessert cake
d) A sandwich
Answer: b) A round bread roll with a hole.
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bagel"?
a) Muffin
b) Donut-shaped bread
c) Scone
d) Pancake
Answer: b) Donut-shaped bread
3. Which sentence uses "bagel" correctly?
a) The bagel jumped over the fence.
b) I baked a fresh bagel for lunch.
c) The bagel is swimming in the pool.
d) I painted the bagel blue.
Answer: b) I baked a fresh bagel for lunch.
4. Which idiom relates to taking on too many responsibilities?
a) Biting off more than you can chew
b) Don't put all your eggs in one basket
c) A piece of cake
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Biting off more than you can chew
5. What is the opposite of "bagel"?
a) N/A
b) Cake
c) Cookie
d) Biscuit
Answer: a) N/A
