Basic Details
Word: Sneeze
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To suddenly push air out of your nose and mouth; usually happens when you have a cold or allergies.
Synonyms: Sniffle, snort
Antonyms: Control, suppress
Idioms and Phrases
- God bless you: This is often said to someone after they sneeze. Example: "When Lucy sneezed during class, her friend immediately said, 'God bless you!'"
- Dont sneeze at it: To not take something lightly; to value it. Example: "Despite its small size, you shouldnt sneeze at this little gift; it has a big meaning behind it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When the cat jumped in front of me, I couldn't help but sneeze loudly.
Example 2: After spending time outside in the spring wind, I started to sneeze from the pollen in the air.
Example 3: Each time he sneezed, his classmates would say, "Bless you!" with cheerful smiles.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour? Thats faster than most cars on the road!
Famous Quote
"A sneeze is like a mini explosion that can clear a room!" Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sneeze" mean?
a) To quietly speak
b) To suddenly push air out of your nose and mouth
c) To jump up in excitement
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To suddenly push air out of your nose and mouth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sneeze"?
a) Sniffle
b) Jump
c) Laugh
d) Sing
Answer: a) Sniffle
3. What is an antonym of "sneeze"?
a) Bless
b) Control
c) Jump
d) Run
Answer: b) Control
4. Which sentence uses "sneeze" correctly?
a) She will sneeze when she reads a book.
b) I always sneeze when the sun shines.
c) He sneezed loudly during the concert.
d) The dog learned to sneeze on command.
Answer: c) He sneezed loudly during the concert.
5. What does the idiom "God bless you" mean?
a) A way to say goodbye
b) Something said to someone after they sneeze
c) A way to wish someone good health
d) A way to celebrate
Answer: b) Something said to someone after they sneeze
