Basic Details
Word: Cornflakes
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of breakfast cereal made from toasted corn, usually eaten with milk.
Synonyms: Breakfast cereal, corn cereal
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Wake up and smell the cornflakes: This means to become aware of what is happening around you. Example: "He kept ignoring the warnings until someone told him, 'Wake up and smell the cornflakes!'"
- Cereal killer: A playful phrase used to describe someone who eats a lot of cereal. Example: "He's a real cereal killer; he tries a different type of cereal for breakfast every day!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, I enjoy my bowl of cornflakes topped with fresh fruit.
Example 2: Cornflakes are a quick and easy breakfast option for busy families.
Example 3: When I was a child, my favourite treat was having cornflakes with honey.
Fun Fact
The invention of cornflakes dates back to the late 19th century when it was created by Will Keith Kellogg as a healthy breakfast option.
Famous Quote
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." - John W. Gardner
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What do "cornflakes" refer to?
a) A type of fruit
b) A type of breakfast cereal
c) A kind of soup
d) A sweet dessert
Answer: b) A type of breakfast cereal
2. Which of these is a synonym for "cornflakes"?
a) Toast
b) Cornmeal
c) Breakfast cereal
d) Pancakes
Answer: c) Breakfast cereal
3. Which sentence uses "cornflakes" correctly?
a) She planted cornflakes in her garden.
b) They danced like cornflakes in the wind.
c) My brother prefers cornflakes with sugar.
d) I wore cornflakes to the party.
Answer: c) My brother prefers cornflakes with sugar.
4. What does the idiom "wake up and smell the cornflakes" mean?
a) To awaken someone from sleep
b) To ignore one's surroundings
c) To become aware of a situation
d) To prepare breakfast
Answer: c) To become aware of a situation
5. What is the opposite of "cornflakes"?
a) N/A
b) Pudding
c) Sandwich
d) Rice
Answer: a) N/A
