Basic Details
Word: Grass
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A green plant that grows close to the ground and covers the earth.
Synonyms: Turf, sod, lawn
Antonyms: Concrete, rock
Idioms and Phrases
- The grass is always greener on the other side: This means people often think others have it better than they do. Example: "She thought about moving to a new city, but then realised the grass is always greener on the other side."
- Can't see the grass for the trees: This means being unable to see the larger picture because of focusing on small details. Example: "He was so worried about the small issues at work that he couldn't see the grass for the trees."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children enjoyed playing on the soft green grass in the park.
Example 2: She decided to plant flowers among the grass to make the garden more colourful.
Example 3: After the rain, the grass looked fresh and vibrant, shimmering in the sunlight.
Fun Fact
Did you know that grass is one of the most widespread plants on Earth? It covers about one-quarter of the Earth's land surface!
Famous Quote
"He who plants a garden plants happiness." - Vivian Greene (referring to grass and gardens)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grass" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A green ground covering plant
c) A kind of fruit
d) A variety of flower
Answer: b) A green ground covering plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grass"?
a) Tree
b) Turf
c) Shrub
d) Flower
Answer: b) Turf
3. Which sentence uses "grass" correctly?
a) The grass was full of colourful butterflies.
b) The grass flew high in the sky.
c) The grass played in the band.
d) The grass cooked dinner for us.
Answer: a) The grass was full of colourful butterflies.
4. Which idiom means showing jealousy about another's situation?
a) Can't see the grass for the trees
b) The grass is always greener on the other side
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) Going against the grain
Answer: b) The grass is always greener on the other side
5. What is the opposite of "grass"?
a) Soil
b) Concrete
c) Dirt
d) Water
Answer: b) Concrete
