Basic Details
Word: Grapes
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small round fruit that grows in bunches on vines and can be eaten raw or used to make juice, wine, and other products.
Synonyms: Bunches, clusters
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sour grapes: Refers to pretending to despise something that you cannot have or achieve. Example: "After losing the race, he said he didn't care about winningjust sour grapes."
- The grapevine: Refers to informal communication or gossip. Example: "I heard through the grapevine that there might be a surprise party for her birthday."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The grapes were freshly picked from the vineyard and tasted deliciously sweet.
Example 2: She made a refreshing fruit salad with grapes, strawberries, and kiwi.
Example 3: During the picnic, we enjoyed a lovely cheese platter accompanied by juicy grapes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that grapes are over 6,000 years old? They have been used by humans since ancient times for food, juice, and wine!
Famous Quote
"Grapes must be crushed to make wine, diamonds form under pressure, and olives are pressed to release oil. Great things always come from hard work." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grapes" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A small round fruit
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A small round fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grapes"?
a) Apples
b) Bunches
c) Carrots
d) Pears
Answer: b) Bunches
3. Which sentence uses "grapes" correctly?
a) The grapes danced at the party.
b) The grapes were placed in the sun to dry.
c) The grapes ran fast in the race.
d) The grapes sang a song.
Answer: b) The grapes were placed in the sun to dry.
4. Which idiom means pretending to dislike something you cannot have?
a) The grapevine
b) Sour grapes
c) Sweet as a grape
d) Grapes of wrath
Answer: b) Sour grapes
5. What is the opposite of "grapes"?
a) N/A
b) Bananas
c) Oranges
d) Pineapples
Answer: a) N/A
