Basic Details
Word: Jelly
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, thick substance made from fruit juice and sugar, usually spread on bread or used in desserts.
Synonyms: Gel, preserve, jam
Antonyms: Solid, solidify
Idioms and Phrases
- Jelly legs: Referring to someone who feels weak or wobbly, especially in a nervous situation. Example: "After giving her first speech, she had jelly legs and could barely stand."
- Like a jelly on a plate: Describing someone or something that is easily influenced or changes shape easily. Example: "He changed his plans again — he's like a jelly on a plate!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love spreading strawberry jelly on my toast for breakfast.
Example 2: For dessert, we had a delicious jelly made with fresh berries.
Example 3: The children giggled as they watched the jelly wobble on the table.
Fun Fact
Did you know that jelly has been enjoyed since ancient times? The first jelly recipes date back to the Middle Ages, where they were often made with fruit and clarified using special techniques to remove impurities!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a bowl of jelly, just waiting to wobble with joy and laughter." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jelly" mean?
a) A type of drink
b) A sweet, thick fruit substance
c) A type of meat
d) A kind of pastry
Answer: b) A sweet, thick fruit substance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jelly"?
a) Bread
b) Gel
c) Butter
d) Cheese
Answer: b) Gel
3. Which sentence uses "jelly" correctly?
a) He put jelly on his sandwich.
b) The jelly ran very fast.
c) Jelly is a kind of meat.
d) The jelly walked to the store.
Answer: a) He put jelly on his sandwich.
4. Which idiom means someone is weak or nervous?
a) Jelly legs
b) As strong as an ox
c) Like a rock
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: a) Jelly legs
5. What is the opposite of "jelly" in terms of consistency?
a) Hard
b) Soft
c) Smooth
d) Liquid
Answer: a) Hard
