Basic Details
Word: Plant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A living organism that grows in the ground, has leaves and stems, and can produce food through sunlight.
Synonyms: Vegetation, flora, greenery
Antonyms: Animal, creature
Idioms and Phrases
- Can't see the wood for the trees: Too focused on details to see the bigger picture. Example: "He was so worried about the tiny plants that he couldn't see the wood for the trees in his garden."
- Grow like a weed: To grow very quickly. Example: "The little sprout in the garden began to grow like a weed after a few sunny days."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The plant in the corner of the room adds a touch of colour and life to the space.
Example 2: We learned how to plant seeds in soil and watch them grow into beautiful flowers.
Example 3: The desert is home to many unique plants, such as cacti, that can survive in harsh conditions.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some plants can communicate with each other? For example, when a plant is attacked by insects, it can release chemicals that warn nearby plants to prepare their defenses!
Famous Quote
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "plant" mean?
a) A living organism that grows in the ground
b) A type of animal
c) A kind of rock
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: a) A living organism that grows in the ground
2. Which of these is a synonym of "plant"?
a) Animal
b) Flora
c) Insect
d) Fish
Answer: b) Flora
3. Which sentence uses "plant" correctly?
a) The plant jumped over the fence.
b) I planted a seed and watched it grow into a plant.
c) The plant sang a beautiful song.
d) The plant flew in the wind.
Answer: b) I planted a seed and watched it grow into a plant.
4. Which idiom means being too focused on details?
a) Can't see the wood for the trees
b) Grow like a weed
c) Under the weather
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: a) Can't see the wood for the trees
5. What is the opposite of "plant"?
a) Rock
b) Animal
c) Tree
d) Leaf
Answer: b) Animal
