Spell Bee Word: corn

Basic Details

Word: Corn

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A yellow grain that is a popular food for people and animals, also known as maize.

Synonyms: Maize, sweetcorn

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Cool as corn: Used to describe someone who is relaxed and calm in a situation. Example: "Even during the final exam, he was cool as corn, answering questions confidently."
2. Out of the cornfield: To describe someone who is silly or acting foolish. Example: "She must be out of the cornfield if she thinks she can finish all her homework in one hour."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Corn is often used to make delicious popcorn that we love to eat at the movies.

Example 2: During summer, we enjoy fresh corn on the cob roasted on the barbecue.

Example 3: Farmers grow corn as it is a major crop that can be used for food, animal feed, and even fuel.

Fun Fact

Did you know that corn can grow as tall as 10 feet? Some corn plants can reach this height in just a few months during the growing season!

Famous Quote

"Corn is the king of cereals." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "corn" mean?

a) A type of vegetable
b) A yellow grain
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of flower

Answer: b) A yellow grain

2. Which of these is a synonym of "corn"?

a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Maize
d) Oats

Answer: c) Maize

3. Which sentence uses "corn" correctly?

a) The corn flew in the sky.
b) I like to eat corn on the cob in summer.
c) The corn runs very fast.
d) The corn swims in the pool.

Answer: b) I like to eat corn on the cob in summer.

4. Which idiom is related to "corn"?

a) Out of the cornfield
b) As slow as a turtle
c) As bright as a star
d) Jumping through hoops

Answer: a) Out of the cornfield

5. What is the opposite of "corn"?

a) N/A
b) Wheat
c) Potato
d) Tomato

Answer: a) N/A