Basic Details
Word: Pepper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small round spice that is used to flavour food, or the plant it comes from.
Synonyms: Spice, seasoning, condiment
Antonyms: Sweetness, blandness
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a pepper in the soup: Used to describe someone who is lively or adds excitement to a situation. Example: "The new student was like a pepper in the soup at the party, bringing energy and joy."
- To pepper with questions: To ask many questions quickly and persistently. Example: "The curious child peppered the teacher with questions about dinosaurs during class."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She added pepper to her pasta to give it a little extra flavour.
Example 2: We planted a pepper plant in our garden, hoping to grow some spicy peppers.
Example 3: The chef was known for his signature dish, which contained a special blend of herbs and pepper.
Fun Fact
Did you know that black pepper is often called the "king of spices"? It's one of the most widely used spices in the world!
Famous Quote
"Pepper is not just a spice; it's the spark in the soup of life." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pepper" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small round spice
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of grain
Answer: b) A small round spice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pepper"?
a) Salt
b) Spice
c) Sugar
d) Herbs
Answer: b) Spice
3. Which phrase means the opposite of "pepper"?
a) Spicy flavour
b) Sweetness
c) Condiment
d) Seasoning
Answer: b) Sweetness
4. Which sentence uses "pepper" correctly?
a) He ran like a pepper in the wind.
b) We watched the pepper growing in the garden.
c) The pepper sang a song at the concert.
d) The dog chased a pepper down the street.
Answer: b) We watched the pepper growing in the garden.
5. What does it mean to "pepper with questions"?
a) To ask many questions quickly
b) To cook with spices
c) To throw pepper around
d) To eat lots of food
Answer: a) To ask many questions quickly
