Basic Details
Word: Fork
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool with a handle and a long, pointed part used for eating or serving food.
Synonyms: Utensil, pitchfork
Antonyms: Knife
Idioms and Phrases
- Fork in the road: A point where a choice must be made between two or more options. Example: "When she finished school, she reached a fork in the road and had to choose between college and work."
- Fork over: To give something or to pay something reluctantly. Example: "He had to fork over his lunch money when his friend forgot to bring his own."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She picked up her fork to enjoy a delicious plate of spaghetti.
Example 2: At the picnic, everyone brought their own forks for the sandwiches and salads.
Example 3: The farmer used a fork to turn the hay in the field.
Fun Fact
Did you know that forks have been used for more than 1,000 years? They first became popular in the Middle East and then spread to Europe, where they were initially met with resistance!
Famous Quote
"The fork is the greatest invention in the history of man's efforts to do something with food." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fork" mean?
a) A tool for eating or serving
b) A type of fruit
c) A kind of furniture
d) A piece of clothing
Answer: a) A tool for eating or serving
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fork"?
a) Knife
b) Utensil
c) Spoon
d) Plate
Answer: b) Utensil
3. Which sentence uses "fork" correctly?
a) The fork danced on the table.
b) She used a fork to eat her salad.
c) The cat played with a fork.
d) A fork flew across the sky.
Answer: b) She used a fork to eat her salad.
4. Which idiom relates to making a choice?
a) Fork over
b) Fork in the road
c) Fork it up
d) Forking around
Answer: b) Fork in the road
5. What is the opposite of "fork"?
a) N/A
b) Spoon
c) Spatula
d) Plate
Answer: a) N/A
