Basic Details
Word: Cracker
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A dry, crisp snack that is often eaten with cheese or spreads.
Synonyms: Biscuit, wafer
Antonyms: Soft bread, cake
Idioms and Phrases
- Cracker of a deal: A very good or beneficial agreement. Example: "We got a cracker of a deal on our new car; it was much cheaper than expected!"
- To be a tough nut to crack: To be difficult to understand or figure out. Example: "The new maths problem is a tough nut to crack, but I'm determined to solve it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For snack time, I enjoyed a few cheese crackers with my orange juice.
Example 2: The children loved to crunch on their crackers as they watched a movie.
Example 3: At the picnic, we brought along a variety of crackers to pair with dips and spreads.
Fun Fact
Did you know that crackers were first popularised in the early 19th century and were originally made as a way to preserve food for long trips? They were perfect for sailors and explorers!
Famous Quote
"You can never have too many crackers; they are an excellent way to create fun combinations with cheese and other toppings." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cracker" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A dry, crisp snack
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A sweet dessert
Answer: b) A dry, crisp snack
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cracker"?
a) Breadroll
b) Biscuit
c) Pizza
d) Doughnut
Answer: b) Biscuit
3. Which sentence uses "cracker" correctly?
a) The cracker flew through the air.
b) I heard a cracker in the distance.
c) She enjoyed a cracker with cheese during the party.
d) The cracker swam in the pool.
Answer: c) She enjoyed a cracker with cheese during the party.
4. Which idiom means something positive, similar to a "cracker"?
a) Cracker of a deal
b) A tough nut to crack
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Cracker of a deal
5. What is the opposite of "cracker"?
a) N/A
b) Soft bread
c) Nut
d) Sweet
Answer: b) Soft bread
