Basic Details
Word: Maize
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of cereal plant that produces large yellow seeds (kernels), commonly known as corn.
Synonyms: Corn, Zea mays
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Maize for the maze: Referring to something that can help you navigate through difficulties. Example: "His advice was maize for the maze when I was deciding on my college."
- Corny as maize: Used to describe something that is overly sentimental or silly. Example: "The film was a bit corny as maize, but I still enjoyed watching it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Farmers in many countries grow maize as a staple food for both humans and livestock.
Example 2: Maize can be prepared in various ways, including boiling, grilling, or grinding into flour.
Example 3: During the harvest festival, the fields were filled with golden maize ready to be picked.
Fun Fact
Did you know that maize was first domesticated over 9,000 years ago in southern Mexico? It has since become one of the world's most important crops!
Famous Quote
"To be a farmer is to be in the business of hope." - Brian Brett (This relates to the hope that farmers have for a good maize harvest.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "maize" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A type of cereal plant
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A type of cereal plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "maize"?
a) Wheat
b) Oats
c) Corn
d) Barley
Answer: c) Corn
3. Which sentence uses "maize" correctly?
a) The maize grew tall under the sunshine.
b) The maize flew across the field.
c) The maize sings beautifully.
d) The maize painted a picture.
Answer: a) The maize grew tall under the sunshine.
4. Which idiom means something similar to "maize"?
a) Rosy as corn
b) Corny as maize
c) Neither fish nor fowl
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Corny as maize
5. What is the opposite of "maize"?
a) N/A
b) Mango
c) Potato
d) Tomato
Answer: a) N/A
