Basic Details
Word: Purple
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: A colour that is made by mixing red and blue.
Synonyms: Violet, Lavender, Plum
Antonyms: Yellow, Orange, Green
Idioms and Phrases
- Born with a purple spoon: Refers to someone who is born into a wealthy or privileged family. Example: "She always had the best of everything; it seems she was born with a purple spoon."
- Purple patch: A period of success or good luck. Example: "The team had a purple patch in the tournament, winning every match."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The butterfly had stunning purple wings that shimmered in the sunlight.
Example 2: The artist decided to paint the sky a deep purple to capture the beauty of sunset.
Example 3: She wore a beautiful purple dress to the party that made her stand out.
Fun Fact
Did you know that purple was once a very rare and expensive colour to produce? It was made from the crushed shells of sea snails, so only the wealthy could afford purple fabrics in ancient times!
Famous Quote
"There is a shade of purple for every one of us." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "purple" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A colour made by mixing red and blue
c) A sound made by a musical instrument
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A colour made by mixing red and blue
2. Which of these is a synonym of "purple"?
a) Brown
b) Violet
c) Blue
d) Black
Answer: b) Violet
3. Which sentence uses "purple" correctly?
a) The purple cat ran up the tree.
b) The purple sky looked beautiful at sunset.
c) I like to eat purple for breakfast.
d) She jumped over the purple fence.
Answer: b) The purple sky looked beautiful at sunset.
4. Which idiom means being privileged?
a) Purple patch
b) Born with a purple spoon
c) Purple rain
d) Purple heart
Answer: b) Born with a purple spoon
5. What is the opposite of "purple"?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Pink
Answer: b) Yellow
