Basic Details
Word: Soil
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The top layer of the earth where plants grow, made up of rock and organic material.
Synonyms: Earth, ground, dirt
Antonyms: Air, sky
Idioms and Phrases
- Turn over a new leaf: To start fresh or make a change for the better. Example: "After realising how much harm he was causing, he decided to turn over a new leaf and take care of the soil."
- Dig in the dirt: To investigate or find out hidden facts. Example: "The scientist was eager to dig in the dirt to discover more about soil health."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Healthy soil is essential for growing nutritious crops that feed the world.
Example 2: After the rain, the soil became soft and easy to dig.
Example 3: Many creatures, such as worms and insects, live in the soil, helping to enrich it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are more living organisms in a single teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on Earth? These tiny creatures play a vital role in keeping the soil fertile!
Famous Quote
"The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all." Wendell Berry
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "soil" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) The top layer of the earth for plant growth
c) A kind of animal
d) A piece of stone
Answer: b) The top layer of the earth for plant growth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "soil"?
a) Forest
b) Ocean
c) Earth
d) Mountain
Answer: c) Earth
3. Which sentence uses "soil" correctly?
a) The soil was hard and difficult to plant in.
b) The soil jumped over the fence.
c) The soil sang a beautiful song.
d) The soil flew into the air.
Answer: a) The soil was hard and difficult to plant in.
4. Which idiom means a fresh start or change?
a) Dig in the dirt
b) Turn over a new leaf
c) In hot water
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Turn over a new leaf
5. What is the opposite of "soil"?
a) Water
b) Air
c) Land
d) Stone
Answer: b) Air
