Basic Details
Word: Bed
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on, usually consisting of a mattress and a frame.
Synonyms: Mattress, cot, bunk
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Make your bed and lie in it: You must accept the consequences of your actions. Example: "He made his bed and now he has to deal with the trouble he created."
- Bed of roses: A situation that is comfortable and pleasant. Example: "Living in a big city isn't always a bed of roses; it can be quite challenging."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day at school, I love to jump into my bed and read my favourite book.
Example 2: The guest bedroom has a very soft bed with fluffy pillows for extra comfort.
Example 3: Every night, I make my bed before going to sleep to keep my room tidy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known bed dates back over 77,000 years? It was found in a cave in South Africa and made from grass, leaves, and ash!
Famous Quote
"The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep." E. Joseph Cossman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bed" mean?
a) A type of vehicle
b) A piece of furniture for sleeping
c) A cooking appliance
d) A household plant
Answer: b) A piece of furniture for sleeping
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bed"?
a) Chair
b) Mattress
c) Table
d) Carpet
Answer: b) Mattress
3. Which sentence uses "bed" correctly?
a) I like to watch TV in my bed before going to sleep.
b) The bed swam in the pool.
c) The bed flew over the mountains.
d) The bed played with the toys.
Answer: a) I like to watch TV in my bed before going to sleep.
4. Which idiom means you have to live with your choices?
a) Bed of roses
b) Make your bed and lie in it
c) All in a day's work
d) Off the beaten track
Answer: b) Make your bed and lie in it
5. What is the opposite of "bed"?
a) N/A
b) Sofa
c) Table
d) Chair
Answer: a) N/A
