Basic Details
Word: Bubbles
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Small round balls of air that are trapped in a liquid, often seen in drinks or soap solutions.
Synonyms: Spheres, globules
Antonyms: Solid masses
Idioms and Phrases
- Burst someone's bubble: To ruin someone's happy or optimistic feeling. Example: "I hate to burst your bubble, but the picnic is cancelled due to rain."
- Living in a bubble: To be unaware of or isolated from the realities of the world. Example: "Hes been living in a bubble, not noticing the changes happening around him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children watched in delight as the bubbles floated up into the air during the birthday party.
Example 2: She dipped the wand into the soapy water and blew gently, creating a stream of shimmering bubbles.
Example 3: When you shake a fizzy drink, you can see countless bubbles forming and rising to the surface.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the largest bubble ever blown was over 20 inches in diameter? It was created using a special gum and a unique blowing technique!
Famous Quote
"A dream without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de Saint-Exupry. This relates to our 'bubbles' because dreams can sometimes feel fragile and lovely, like bubbles that burst easily.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bubbles" refer to?
a) Small round balls of air in a liquid
b) A type of animal
c) A solid object
d) A type of clothing
Answer: a) Small round balls of air in a liquid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bubbles"?
a) Stones
b) Globules
c) Trees
d) Metals
Answer: b) Globules
3. Which sentence uses "bubbles" correctly?
a) The bubbles flew across the sky.
b) The bubbles popped when they touched the ground.
c) The bubbles sang a sweet song.
d) The bubbles wrote a message in the sand.
Answer: b) The bubbles popped when they touched the ground.
4. Which idiom means to spoil someone's happiness?
a) Living in a bubble
b) Burst someone's bubble
c) A bubble of trouble
d) Like bubbles in the air
Answer: b) Burst someone's bubble
5. What is the opposite of "bubbles"?
a) N/A
b) Solid masses
c) Clouds
d) Atmosphere
Answer: b) Solid masses
