Basic Details
Word: Carrot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, orange root vegetable that is crunchy and sweet.
Synonyms: Root vegetable, vegetable
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Carrot and stick: A method of motivating someone by using rewards and punishments. Example: "The teacher used a carrot and stick approach to encourage students to do their homework."
- Seeing the carrot: To be motivated or inspired by a goal. Example: "After learning about the prize for the best project, she was seeing the carrot and worked hard."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Eating a carrot every day can help improve your eyesight.
Example 2: The rabbit quickly nibbled on the carrot before hopping away.
Example 3: She prepared a delicious soup with carrots, potatoes, and onions.
Fun Fact
Did you know that carrots were originally purple or white before the orange variety was cultivated in the 17th century by Dutch growers?
Famous Quote
"The beauty of the carrot is that it grows underground, and the delights are often hidden." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carrot" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A long, orange root vegetable
c) A kind of flower
d) A type of grain
Answer: b) A long, orange root vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carrot"?
a) Potato
b) Root vegetable
c) Apple
d) Spinach
Answer: b) Root vegetable
3. Which sentence uses "carrot" correctly?
a) She runs like a carrot.
b) The carrot is the main ingredient in the salad.
c) The carrot is swimming in the pond.
d) The carrot can fly in the sky.
Answer: b) The carrot is the main ingredient in the salad.
4. Which idiom means using both rewards and punishments?
a) Seeing the carrot
b) Carrot and stick
c) Apple of my eye
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Carrot and stick
5. What is the opposite of "carrot"?
a) N/A
b) Apple
c) Banana
d) Potato
Answer: a) N/A
