Basic Details
Word: Detergent
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A substance that helps to clean things by removing dirt and stains.
Synonyms: Cleaner, soap, cleanser
Antonyms: Dirt, grime
Idioms and Phrases
- All washed up: This means someone is finished or no longer effective. Example: "After losing the match, he felt all washed up and decided to take a break."
- Clean slate: To start fresh, without any previous problems or mistakes. Example: "After apologising, she felt relieved as if she had a clean slate."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Mum uses a strong detergent to make the white clothes bright and clean.
Example 2: The detergent helped remove stubborn stains from the carpet.
Example 3: It’s important to choose a safe detergent for washing baby clothes to protect their sensitive skin.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first synthetic detergent was created during World War I when soap was in short supply? This led to the development of many cleaning products we use today!
Famous Quote
"Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up, we’ve learned to our sorrow." - Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "detergent" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A substance that cleans
c) A sound made by birds
d) An animal type
Answer: b) A substance that cleans
2. Which of these is a synonym of "detergent"?
a) Cleaner
b) Table
c) Carpet
d) Basket
Answer: a) Cleaner
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "detergent"?
a) Soap
b) Dirt
c) Water
d) Appliance
Answer: b) Dirt
4. Which sentence uses "detergent" correctly?
a) The detergent flew over the fence.
b) The detergent helped make the dishes sparkle.
c) The detergent swam in the river.
d) The detergent danced at the party.
Answer: b) The detergent helped make the dishes sparkle.
5. Which idiom relates to starting fresh, similar to using detergent?
a) All washed up
b) Clean slate
c) Brush under the carpet
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Clean slate
