Basic Details
Word: Orange
Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective
Meaning: A round, sweet fruit with an orange skin; also refers to the bright colour that is between red and yellow.
Synonyms: Tangerine (for fruit), citrus (for fruit), amber (for colour)
Antonyms: Blue, purple, green (for colour)
Idioms and Phrases
- Orange you glad: A playful expression often used to lighten a conversation. Example: "I brought you a cake, orange you glad I remembered your birthday?
- As orange as an orange: Used to describe something that is extremely orange in colour. Example: "The sunset was as orange as an orange, filling the sky with warmth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love to eat an orange as a healthy snack during lunch.
Example 2: The walls of my room are painted a bright orange, which makes me feel cheerful.
Example 3: In the garden, we have a beautiful orange flower that attracts many bees.
Fun Fact
The word "orange" comes from the Old French word "orenge," which derived from the Arabic word "nranj," referring to the fruit. Interestingly, the colour "orange" was named after the fruit, and before that, this colour was often referred to as "yellow-red."
Famous Quote
"The colour of life is orange." - Donald G. McCullough
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "orange" refer to as a noun?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A round, sweet fruit
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of drink
Answer: b) A round, sweet fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "orange" when referring to the fruit?
a) Grape
b) Tangerine
c) Banana
d) Apple
Answer: b) Tangerine
3. Which sentence uses "orange" correctly as an adjective?
a) The orange tastes very sweet.
b) The orange ran very fast.
c) The orange is a beautiful bird.
d) The orange laughed at the joke.
Answer: a) The orange tastes very sweet.
4. Which idiom is commonly associated with the word "orange"?
a) As green as grass
b) Orange you glad
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Apples and oranges
Answer: b) Orange you glad
5. What is the opposite of "orange"? (referring to colour)
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Pink
d) Brown
Answer: b) Blue
