Basic Details
Word: Black
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: The darkest colour, like the night sky, with no light.
Synonyms: Dark, ebony, jet
Antonyms: White, bright
Idioms and Phrases
- Black sheep: A person who is different from the rest of their family or group, often in a negative way. Example: "He was considered the black sheep of the family for his unconventional career choices."
- In the black: To be financially successful or profitable. Example: "After years of hard work, her business is finally in the black."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The night was so black that we couldn't see our hands in front of our faces.
Example 2: She wore a beautiful black dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.
Example 3: The black cat crossed the road quickly, disappearing into the shadows.
Fun Fact
The word "black" comes from the Old English word "blc," which means "dark" or "black" and is related to words in other languages, such as the German "schwarz" and the Latin "niger."
Famous Quote
"The darker the night, the brighter the stars." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "black" mean?
a) A bright colour
b) The colour of chocolate
c) The darkest colour
d) A shade of blue
Answer: c) The darkest colour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "black"?
a) Red
b) Jet
c) Yellow
d) Green
Answer: b) Jet
3. Which sentence uses "black" correctly?
a) The black dog played happily with children.
b) The black sun shone bright in the sky.
c) The black flower smelled sweet.
d) The black water floated in the air.
Answer: a) The black dog played happily with children.
4. Which idiom means a person who is different or unusual?
a) In the black
b) Black sheep
c) White elephant
d) Blue moon
Answer: b) Black sheep
5. What is the opposite of "black"?
a) Dark
b) Grey
c) White
d) Brown
Answer: c) White
