Basic Details
Word: Pineapple
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, tropical fruit with a rough, spiky skin and yellow flesh inside.
Synonyms: Ananas
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Up a pineapple tree: To be in a difficult or confusing situation. Example: "When I couldn't find my homework, I felt like I was up a pineapple tree."
- Pineapple on pizza: Referring to a controversial food choice, often debated among friends. Example: "Some people love it, while others say pineapple on pizza is an abomination!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The pineapple is a popular fruit in summer, enjoyed in smoothies and desserts.
Example 2: At the tropical fruit market, I bought a ripe pineapple that was ready to eat.
Example 3: The children learned how to cut a pineapple safely during their cooking class.
Fun Fact
Pineapples take about two to three years to grow before they are ready to be harvested. Once picked, they do not continue to ripen, so it's important to choose a ripe one!
Famous Quote
"I love the way this name rolls off the tongue: pineapple." - M. S. Morrison
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pineapple" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A sweet tropical fruit
c) A kind of nut
d) A type of grain
Answer: b) A sweet tropical fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pineapple"?
a) Mango
b) Ananas
c) Banana
d) Grape
Answer: b) Ananas
3. Which sentence uses "pineapple" correctly?
a) The pineapple jumped over the fence.
b) The children enjoyed fresh pineapple slices at the picnic.
c) The pineapple ran very fast.
d) The pineapple sang a song.
Answer: b) The children enjoyed fresh pineapple slices at the picnic.
4. Which idiom means to be in a dilemma?
a) In the pineapple patch
b) Up a pineapple tree
c) Like a pineapple on a pizza
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Up a pineapple tree
5. What is the opposite of "pineapple"?
a) N/A
b) Pear
c) Watermelon
d) Tomato
Answer: a) N/A
