Basic Details
Word: Crayons
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Small sticks of coloured wax or chalk used for drawing or colouring.
Synonyms: Coloured pencils, chalks
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Colour outside the lines: To think creatively or act outside the usual limits. Example: "She always colours outside the lines in her artwork, adding her own unique style."
- All the colours of the rainbow: Referring to everything in a variety of options or choices. Example: "The market was filled with fruits in all the colours of the rainbow."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children enjoyed drawing pictures with their bright crayons on the large sheets of paper.
Example 2: She carefully selected a blue crayon to colour the sky in her drawing.
Example 3: At the art class, they used crayons to create beautiful landscapes full of vivid colours.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first crayon was made in 1903 by the company Crayola? It was created with non-toxic materials, so it is safe for children to use!
Famous Quote
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crayons" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) Small sticks for colouring
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of chair
Answer: b) Small sticks for colouring
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crayons"?
a) Paints
b) Coloured pencils
c) Brushes
d) Paper
Answer: b) Coloured pencils
3. Which sentence uses "crayons" correctly?
a) The crayons sang a song.
b) She used crayons to draw a picture of her house.
c) The crayons swam in the pool.
d) The crayons flew in the sky.
Answer: b) She used crayons to draw a picture of her house.
4. Which idiom means to think creatively like "crayons"?
a) Colouring within the lines
b) Colour outside the lines
c) Running in circles
d) Jumping on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Colour outside the lines
5. What is the opposite of "crayons"?
a) N/A
b) Finishing
c) Erasers
d) Crumpled paper
Answer: a) N/A
