Basic Details
Word: Sow
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To plant seeds in the ground to grow crops. (As a noun, it refers to a female pig.)
Synonyms: Plant, seed, germinate
Antonyms: Harvest, reap
Idioms and Phrases
- Sow the seeds of doubt: To create uncertainty or suspicion. Example: "His comments were meant to sow the seeds of doubt about her ability to lead the project."
- You reap what you sow: You get the consequences of your actions. Example: "If you work hard, you'll see success; remember, you reap what you sow."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In spring, farmers sow their seeds in the fields to prepare for the upcoming harvest.
Example 2: The gardener decided to sow a variety of flowers in her backyard for the summer.
Example 3: The piglet followed its mother, a large sow, around the farm.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the phrase "you reap what you sow" comes from ancient agricultural practices? It emphasises the idea that the effort you put in will determine the results you get out!
Famous Quote
"What you sow, you shall reap." - Ancient Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sow" mean in the context of planting?
a) To harvest crops
b) To plant seeds
c) To water plants
d) To pick fruits
Answer: b) To plant seeds
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sow" when referring to planting?
a) Cultivate
b) Harvest
c) Water
d) Donate
Answer: a) Cultivate
3. What is an antonym of "sow"?
a) Jog
b) Reap
c) Plant
d) Grow
Answer: b) Reap
4. Which sentence uses "sow" correctly?
a) The farmer will sow seeds to grow corn in the summer.
b) The dog began to sow with great skill.
c) She sowed her homework yesterday.
d) They decided to sow bricks for a building.
Answer: a) The farmer will sow seeds to grow corn in the summer.
5. What does the idiom "you reap what you sow" mean?
a) You get what you wish for
b) Your actions will have consequences
c) Growing plants is easy
d) Money grows on trees
Answer: b) Your actions will have consequences
