Basic Details
Word: Grape
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, round fruit that can be green, red, or purple and grows in bunches on a vine.
Synonyms: Berry, bunch fruit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Turning into a grape: Used to describe someone becoming very upset or sad. Example: "When he realised he lost the game, he turned into a grape and couldn't stop crying."
- Grape expectations: A play on the phrase "great expectations," used to describe high hopes for something. Example: "She had grape expectations for her birthday party, hoping it would be the best one yet."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We picked fresh grapes from the vine and enjoyed them as a sweet snack.
Example 2: The grape juice we made at home was delicious and refreshing.
Example 3: Grapes can be used to make wine, jellies, and other tasty treats.
Fun Fact
Did you know that grapes are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world? Archaeologists have found evidence of grape cultivation dating back over 6,000 years in the Middle East!
Famous Quote
"A single grape can lift the heart, and a bunch can change the world." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grape" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A small, round fruit
c) A kind of candy
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A small, round fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grape"?
a) Apple
b) Berry
c) Carrot
d) Peach
Answer: b) Berry
3. Which sentence uses "grape" correctly?
a) The grape ran fast across the field.
b) The grape was sour and needed sugar.
c) The grape flew high in the sky.
d) The grape played football with friends.
Answer: b) The grape was sour and needed sugar.
4. Which idiom means to have high hopes?
a) Turning into a grape
b) Grape expectations
c) As sweet as a grape
d) Grapes of wrath
Answer: b) Grape expectations
5. What is the opposite of "grape"?
a) N/A
b) Meat
c) Rice
d) Potato
Answer: a) N/A
