Basic Details
Word: Baseball
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A bat-and-ball game played between two teams who take turns batting and fielding.
Synonyms: None
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit it out of the park: To do something exceptionally well. Example: "She hit it out of the park with her science project, impressing everyone."
- Throw a curveball: To surprise someone unexpectedly. Example: "He threw a curveball when he announced he was moving to another country."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and has a rich history.
Example 2: Every Saturday, we go to the park to play baseball with our friends.
Example 3: The baseball team celebrated after winning the championship game with a parade.
Fun Fact
Did you know that baseball has been played since the 19th century, and it is often referred to as Americas pastime? The sport has evolved over the years but continues to be loved by many around the world.
Famous Quote
"Baseball is like church; many attend, few understand." Leo Durocher
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "baseball" refer to?
a) A type of animal
b) A bat-and-ball game
c) A type of fruit
d) A dessert
Answer: b) A bat-and-ball game
2. Which of these is an idiom related to baseball?
a) Hit it out of the park
b) Jump on the bandwagon
c) Barking up the wrong tree
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: a) Hit it out of the park
3. Which sentence uses "baseball" correctly?
a) He played baseball with his friends in the backyard.
b) She wrote a book about baseballs.
c) The baseball danced at the game.
d) They painted baseball during art class.
Answer: a) He played baseball with his friends in the backyard.
4. What is the opposite of "baseball"?
a) N/A
b) Football
c) Basketball
d) Tennis
Answer: a) N/A
5. Which idiom means to do something exceptionally well?
a) Throw a curveball
b) Hit it out of the park
c) Running around in circles
d) Cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Hit it out of the park
