Basic Details
Word: Cereal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of food made from processed grains, often eaten for breakfast with milk.
Synonyms: Grain, porridge, muesli
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cereal killer: A humorous phrase used for someone who eats a lot of cereal or enjoys it excessively. Example: "He's such a cereal killer; he has a different box for breakfast every morning!"
- Breakfast of champions: Referring to a healthy or good breakfast, often associated with eating cereal. Example: "A bowl of whole grain cereal is the breakfast of champions for a great start to the day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, I pour a bowl of cereal and add fresh berries for a healthy breakfast.
Example 2: There are so many different types of cereal to choose from in the supermarket.
Example 3: My favourite cereal is made from oats and nuts, giving me energy for the day ahead.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cereal was invented in the late 19th century as part of a health movement? The first breakfast cereal, called Granula, was created by a doctor aiming to promote healthy eating!
Famous Quote
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." - John W. Brunner
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cereal" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A processed grain food eaten at breakfast
c) A kind of soup
d) A sweet dessert
Answer: b) A processed grain food eaten at breakfast
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cereal"?
a) Porridge
b) Salad
c) Soup
d) Fish
Answer: a) Porridge
3. Which sentence uses "cereal" correctly?
a) The cereal played in the garden.
b) I enjoyed a bowl of cereal with milk for breakfast.
c) The cereal flew high in the sky.
d) The cereal sings beautifully.
Answer: b) I enjoyed a bowl of cereal with milk for breakfast.
4. Which idiom refers to someone who loves cereal?
a) Cereal killer
b) Cold as ice
c) As busy as a bee
d) Make a mountain out of a molehill
Answer: a) Cereal killer
5. What is the opposite of "cereal"?
a) N/A
b) Meat
c) Fruit
d) Vegetable
Answer: a) N/A
