Basic Details
Word: Cabbage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A round, leafy green vegetable that grows in a tight head.
Synonyms: Brassica, greens
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To go to pot: To go to waste or ruin; to deteriorate. Example: "The old building has gone to pot since no one has taken care of it."
- To have a cabbage patch: To have a large amount of something, often referring to money or resources. Example: "After saving for months, she had a cabbage patch to spend on her new bike."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fresh cabbage from the garden was crisp and vibrant, perfect for salads.
Example 2: My mother taught me how to make coleslaw using shredded cabbage and a tangy dressing.
Example 3: Cabbage is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals that are good for your health.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cabbages have been cultivated for thousands of years? They were a popular food in ancient Rome and were even valued as a medicinal plant!
Famous Quote
"Cabbage: a familiar piece of vegetable, but an endless source of creative inspiration." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cabbage" mean?
a) A round leafy vegetable
b) A type of fruit
c) A kind of flower
d) A type of tree
Answer: a) A round leafy vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cabbage"?
a) Tomato
b) Brassica
c) Potato
d) Carrot
Answer: b) Brassica
3. Which sentence uses "cabbage" correctly?
a) The cabbage flew high in the sky.
b) She cooked the cabbage to mix it with the soup.
c) The cabbage sang a lovely melody.
d) The cabbage runs fast.
Answer: b) She cooked the cabbage to mix it with the soup.
4. Which idiom means to waste something?
a) To go to pot
b) To have a cabbage patch
c) To plant a seed
d) A bed of roses
Answer: a) To go to pot
5. What is the opposite of "cabbage"?
a) N/A
b) Spinach
c) Bread
d) Apple
Answer: a) N/A
