Basic Details
Word: Lettuce
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A green leafy vegetable often used in salads.
Synonyms: Leafy vegetable, salad green
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Let the lettuce grow: To allow things to develop naturally without interference. Example: "Sometimes it's best to let the lettuce grow and see what happens instead of worrying too much."
- In a pickle (not directly related but useful): To be in a difficult situation. Example: "When I forgot my lunch, I found myself in a pickle without any food!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: For lunch, I made a delicious salad with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Example 2: The farmer harvested a large field of crisp lettuce ready for the market.
Example 3: I like to add some lettuce to my sandwich for extra crunch and freshness.
Fun Fact
Did you know that lettuce was first cultivated by the ancient Egyptians over 2,000 years ago? They used it not only for food but also as a medicine!
Famous Quote
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lettuce" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A green leafy vegetable
c) A kind of fish
d) A cooking utensil
Answer: b) A green leafy vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lettuce"?
a) Potato
b) Leafy vegetable
c) Cucumber
d) Carrot
Answer: b) Leafy vegetable
3. Which sentence uses "lettuce" correctly?
a) The lettuce grew taller than the house.
b) The rabbit nibbled on the lettuce in the garden.
c) The lettuce sang a song in the garden.
d) The lettuce ran away from the chef.
Answer: b) The rabbit nibbled on the lettuce in the garden.
4. Which idiom implies letting things happen naturally?
a) Let the lettuce grow
b) In a pickle
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Costs an arm and a leg
Answer: a) Let the lettuce grow
5. What is the opposite of "lettuce"?
a) N/A
b) Celery
c) Bread
d) Cheese
Answer: a) N/A
