Basic Details
Word: Biscuit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, baked bread product that is often flaky and can be sweet or savoury.
Synonyms: Cookie, scone, cracker
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Easy as pie (or biscuit): Describes something that is very easy to do. Example: "The maths test was easy as pie; I finished it in no time."
- Put all your biscuits in one basket: To risk everything on a single venture. Example: "Investing all your savings in one stock is like putting all your biscuits in one basket."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For tea time, we always enjoy a plate of freshly baked biscuits with butter and jam.
Example 2: At the bakery, I chose a chocolate biscuit that looked absolutely delicious.
Example 3: My grandmother has a secret recipe for making the perfect buttery biscuit that melts in your mouth.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "biscuit" comes from the Latin phrase "bis coctus," which means "twice baked"? This method was used to create long-lasting food for travellers.
Famous Quote
"Life is like a biscuit; it can crumble at any moment." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "biscuit" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small baked item, either sweet or savoury
c) A drink
d) A kind of cake
Answer: b) A small baked item, either sweet or savoury
2. Which of these is a synonym of "biscuit"?
a) Candy
b) Scone
c) Cake
d) Ice cream
Answer: b) Scone
3. Which sentence uses "biscuit" correctly?
a) I went for a biscuit in the garden.
b) She plays the biscuit beautifully.
c) We enjoyed tea with a biscuit on the side.
d) The biscuit flew through the sky.
Answer: c) We enjoyed tea with a biscuit on the side.
4. Which idiom means something is very easy?
a) Put all your biscuits in one basket
b) Easy as pie (or biscuit)
c) A piece of cake
d) Cutting corners
Answer: b) Easy as pie (or biscuit)
5. What is the opposite of "biscuit"?
a) N/A
b) Juice
c) Water
d) Bread
Answer: a) N/A
