Basic Details
Word: Peanut
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, oval-shaped nut that grows underground and is often used for snacks or making peanut butter.
Synonyms: Goober, Arachis
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the peanut gallery: Refers to a group of people who offer unsolicited advice or criticism. Example: "Despite the jeers from the peanut gallery, she confidently presented her project."
- Peanut-sized: Used to describe something very small. Example: "The prize for winning the contest was a peanut-sized trophy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She loves to snack on roasted peanuts while watching her favourite movie.
Example 2: In the kitchen, we made homemade peanut butter by grinding roasted peanuts until smooth.
Example 3: The school organised a fundraiser selling peanut butter sandwiches to raise money for charity.
Fun Fact
Did you know that peanuts are not actually nuts? They are legumes, which means they are more closely related to beans and lentils!
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart." – Helen Keller. (This can apply to the enjoyment of simple things like peanuts, which bring joy and comfort.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "peanut" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small nut that grows underground
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A flower
Answer: b) A small nut that grows underground
2. Which of these is a synonym of "peanut"?
a) Walnut
b) Goober
c) Cashew
d) Almond
Answer: b) Goober
3. Which sentence uses "peanut" correctly?
a) She planted peanuts in her garden.
b) He jumped over a peanut.
c) The peanut flew up into the sky.
d) The peanut was the tallest plant in the field.
Answer: a) She planted peanuts in her garden.
4. Which idiom refers to a group of people who criticise?
a) Peanut-sized
b) In the peanut gallery
c) A fish out of water
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) In the peanut gallery
5. What is the opposite of "peanut"?
a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Pumpkin
d) Coconut
Answer: a) N/A
