Basic Details
Word: Sunshine
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The light and warmth that come from the sun.
Synonyms: Sunlight, daylight, radiance
Antonyms: Darkness, gloom, shadow
Idioms and Phrases
- Chasing the sunshine: Trying to be happy and optimistic. Example: "After a tough week, she spent time outdoors, chasing the sunshine with her friends."
- Brighter than sunshine: Something that is very cheerful or joyful. Example: "Her smile is brighter than sunshine; it lights up the entire room."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The warm sunshine made the garden flowers bloom beautifully.
Example 2: We played outside all day, enjoying the gentle sunshine on our faces.
Example 3: The sunshine filtered through the trees, creating a lovely pattern on the ground.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sunlight takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the Earth? This means when you see the sun shining, you're looking at light that left the sun more than 8 minutes ago!
Famous Quote
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sunshine" mean?
a) The sound of the sun
b) The light and warmth from the sun
c) A type of flower
d) A rainy day
Answer: b) The light and warmth from the sun
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sunshine"?
a) Cloud
b) Sunlight
c) Rain
d) Fog
Answer: b) Sunlight
3. Which sentence uses "sunshine" correctly?
a) The sunshine danced in the wind.
b) The sunshine fell on the ground.
c) The sunshine enjoyed a picnic.
d) The sunshine is playing on the swing.
Answer: b) The sunshine fell on the ground.
4. Which idiom means staying positive like "sunshine"?
a) Chasing the sunshine
b) Dark as a cloud
c) Walking on the moon
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Chasing the sunshine
5. What is the opposite of "sunshine"?
a) Brightness
b) Warmth
c) Darkness
d) Light
Answer: c) Darkness
