Basic Details
Word: Cone
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A three-dimensional shape that has a circular base and tapers to a point called the apex.
Synonyms: Taper, Pyramid
Antonyms: Cylinder, Cube
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the cone: To suddenly realise something unexpectedly. Example: "When she found out she won the prize, she felt like she hit the cone!"
- On a cone's edge: Being very close to a critical point or decision. Example: "The team is on a cone's edge with only one game left in the season."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The traffic cone was placed on the road to signal drivers about the construction site ahead.
Example 2: During the art class, we made sculptures in the shape of cones using clay.
Example 3: Ice cream is often served in a cone, making it easy to hold and enjoy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the geometric shape of a cone is often found in nature? Pine cones, for example, resemble perfect geometric cones!
Famous Quote
"Life is a cone, when you get to the top, the view is amazing." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cone" mean?
a) A flat shape
b) A three-dimensional shape with a circular base
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A three-dimensional shape with a circular base
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cone"?
a) Squared
b) Cylinder
c) Taper
d) Sphere
Answer: c) Taper
3. Which sentence uses "cone" correctly?
a) The cone of ice cream was melting in the sun.
b) The cone flew high in the sky.
c) The cone danced during the parade.
d) The cone sang a song.
Answer: a) The cone of ice cream was melting in the sun.
4. Which idiom means a sudden realisation?
a) On a cone's edge
b) Hit the cone
c) As easy as pie
d) A mountain to climb
Answer: b) Hit the cone
5. What is the opposite of "cone"?
a) Sphere
b) Cube
c) Ovoid
d) Pyramid
Answer: b) Cube
