Basic Details
Word: Chrysanthemum
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of flower that comes in many colours and is often used in gardens and floral arrangements.
Synonyms: Mum, flower, bloom
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Chrysanthemum of your eye: Refers to someone or something that is extremely cherished. Example: "Her little brother is the chrysanthemum of her eye; she loves him dearly."
- Bloom like a chrysanthemum: Used to describe someone who starts to show their beauty or talents later in life. Example: "He may have struggled at first, but he will bloom like a chrysanthemum in his new job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was bursting with colours, especially the bright yellow chrysanthemums.
Example 2: During the autumn festival, they arranged beautiful bouquets of chrysanthemums for decoration.
Example 3: My grandmother loves to plant chrysanthemums in her garden every year.
Fun Fact
Did you know that chrysanthemums are native to Asia and northeastern Europe and have been cultivated for over 2,500 years for their beauty and medicinal properties?
Famous Quote
"Chrysanthemums are a symbol of there being beauty in the tears and the sadness of life." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "chrysanthemum" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A type of flower
c) A type of tree
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) A type of flower
2. Which of these is a synonym of "chrysanthemum"?
a) Rose
b) Mum
c) Sunflower
d) Dandelion
Answer: b) Mum
3. Which of the following sentences uses "chrysanthemum" correctly?
a) The chrysanthemum is swimming in the pool.
b) She painted a picture of a chrysanthemum in her art class.
c) The chrysanthemum ran very fast.
d) The chrysanthemum is a big cat.
Answer: b) She painted a picture of a chrysanthemum in her art class.
4. Which idiom means that someone is very dear?
a) Chrysanthemum of your eye
b) Bloom like a chrysanthemum
c) Quiet as a mouse
d) Light as a feather
Answer: a) Chrysanthemum of your eye
5. What is the opposite of "chrysanthemum"?
a) N/A
b) Weed
c) Tomato
d) Brick
Answer: a) N/A
