Basic Details
Word: Carton
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A box made of cardboard, used for packaging food or other items.
Synonyms: Box, case, container
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Think outside the carton: To be creative and find new ways to solve problems. Example: "The team needed to think outside the carton to come up with a unique advertisement."
- Open a carton of worms: To start a complicated or problematic situation. Example: "Discussing his grades at the meeting opened a carton of worms he was not prepared for."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the party, we filled the empty carton with leftover pizza to take home.
Example 2: She opened the carton carefully to reveal the toys inside.
Example 3: The milk comes in a carton that keeps it fresh for a long time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "carton" comes from the French word "carton," which means "a pasteboard"? This reflects its use in packaging materials that are light and easy to transport!
Famous Quote
"A book is a gift you can open again and again." - Garrison Keillor (This quote relates to the idea of a carton containing valuable gifts inside, just as a book can be considered a gift.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "carton" mean?
a) A type of fabric
b) A box made of cardboard
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of vehicle
Answer: b) A box made of cardboard
2. Which of these is a synonym of "carton"?
a) Crate
b) Chair
c) Table
d) Tent
Answer: a) Crate
3. Which sentence uses "carton" correctly?
a) He used a carton to store his old toys.
b) The carton flew into the air.
c) She sang a song about the carton.
d) The carton ran down the street.
Answer: a) He used a carton to store his old toys.
4. Which idiom means to be imaginative or creative?
a) Think outside the carton
b) A carton at the bottom
c) Pack like sardines
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: a) Think outside the carton
5. What is the opposite of "carton"?
a) N/A
b) Box
c) Container
d) Crumpled paper
Answer: a) N/A
