Basic Details
Word: Cherry
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, round fruit that is typically red or black and has a seed in the middle.
Synonyms: Berry, fruit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cherry on the cake: Something that makes a good situation even better. Example: "Winning the contest was great, but the prize money was the cherry on the cake."
- Life is just a bowl of cherries: Used to express that life is enjoyable and full of good things. Example: "He believes that with a positive attitude, life is just a bowl of cherries."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love to eat fresh cherry pie during the summer when cherries are in season.
Example 2: The cherry tree in the garden was full of bright, ripe cherries ready for picking.
Example 3: She wore a beautiful dress that was the same colour as a ripe cherry.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cherries are not just delicious fruits? They also have health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality due to their natural melatonin content!
Famous Quote
"The cherry is all sweetness and light." - William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cherry" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A small round fruit
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) A small round fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cherry"?
a) Berry
b) Carrot
c) Meat
d) Potato
Answer: a) Berry
3. What is the opposite of "cherry"?
a) N/A
b) Watermelon
c) Apple
d) N/A
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "cherry" correctly?
a) The cherry blooms in spring before it bears fruit.
b) The cherry danced at the party.
c) The children painted the cherry sky.
d) The cherry was swimming in the lake.
Answer: a) The cherry blooms in spring before it bears fruit.
5. Which idiom means that life is enjoyable?
a) Life is just a bowl of cherries
b) The cherry on the cake
c) A peach of a deal
d) The apple of my eye
Answer: a) Life is just a bowl of cherries
