Basic Details
Word: Mixture
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A combination of different things that are mixed together.
Synonyms: Blend, combination, amalgamation
Antonyms: Separation, division, mismatch
Idioms and Phrases
- A mixture of emotions: Refers to feeling both happy and sad at the same time. Example: "Graduation was a mixture of emotions, as she was excited to leave but sad to say goodbye."
- In the same mixture: To be in the same situation or group. Example: "In school, everyone is in the same mixture when it comes to studying for exams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist created a mixture of different chemicals to see how they reacted together.
Example 2: For lunch, I had a salad with a mixture of various vegetables and dressings.
Example 3: The artist used a mixture of colours to create a beautiful painting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in cooking, a mixture can refer to both dry ingredients like flour and sugar, and wet ingredients like water and oil? Each type of mixture behaves differently when cooking!
Famous Quote
"Life is a mixture of all kind of experiences, and each one shapes who we are." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mixture" mean?
a) A single item
b) A combination of different things
c) A type of plant
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A combination of different things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mixture"?
a) Uniformity
b) Colour
c) Blend
d) Pattern
Answer: c) Blend
3. Which sentence uses "mixture" correctly?
a) The mixture of ingredients made the cake taste delightful.
b) The mixture of the fish swam well.
c) He painted his mixture in blue.
d) The mixture can dance very well.
Answer: a) The mixture of ingredients made the cake taste delightful.
4. Which idiom means a combination of different feelings?
a) A mixture of emotions
b) A ballpark estimate
c) Hitting the nail on the head
d) The best of both worlds
Answer: a) A mixture of emotions
5. What is the opposite of "mixture"?
a) Combination
b) Blend
c) Separation
d) Amalgamation
Answer: c) Separation
