Basic Details
Word: Packet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, sealed container or bundle that holds something, like food or documents.
Synonyms: Bundle, parcel, package
Antonyms: Unpackaged, loose
Idioms and Phrases
- Pack up your troubles: To stop worrying about problems and move on. Example: "After the exams, it's time to pack up your troubles and enjoy the holidays!"
- Packet of biscuits: A common term used in the UK for a small package containing biscuits. Example: "She brought a packet of biscuits to share during the tea break."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He opened a packet of seeds to plant in the garden.
Example 2: The postman delivered a packet containing a new book I had ordered.
Example 3: She grabbed a packet of crisps from the shelf for a quick snack.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "packet" comes from the Middle French word "paquet," which means a bundle or small package? It has been used since the 15th century to describe small containers.
Famous Quote
"The best things come in small packets." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "packet" mean?
a) A large, heavy container
b) A type of fruit
c) A small, sealed bundle
d) A kind of animal
Answer: c) A small, sealed bundle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "packet"?
a) Bundle
b) Container
c) Toy
d) Book
Answer: a) Bundle
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "packet"?
a) Parcel
b) Unpackaged
c) Bundle
d) Package
Answer: b) Unpackaged
4. Which sentence uses "packet" correctly?
a) I bought a packet of seeds to plant in the garden.
b) The packet is flying in the sky.
c) He kicked the packet across the floor.
d) She drew a packet in her art class.
Answer: a) I bought a packet of seeds to plant in the garden.
5. Which idiom means to stop worrying?
a) Packed to the brim
b) Pack up your troubles
c) Packed like sardines
d) Pack it in
Answer: b) Pack up your troubles
