Basic Details
Word: Crayon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A stick of coloured wax used for drawing or colouring.
Synonyms: Coloured pencil, wax pencil, chalk
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Colour outside the lines: To think creatively or explore ideas that are not conventional. Example: "In her art class, she was encouraged to colour outside the lines and express herself freely."
- Draw a blank: To fail to remember or think of something. Example: "When asked about his favourite colour, he suddenly drew a blank."
Usage Examples
Example 1: With her bright crayons, she created a beautiful picture of a sunny day at the park.
Example 2: He carefully chose a crayon to match the colour of the sky in his drawing.
Example 3: The teacher provided crayons for everyone to use during the arts and crafts session.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first crayons were made from charcoal and oil? The modern crayon we use today was invented in the 1900s and is made from paraffin wax and colour pigments.
Famous Quote
"Every artist was first an amateur." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crayon" mean?
a) A type of tool
b) A stick of coloured wax
c) A drink
d) A kind of paper
Answer: b) A stick of coloured wax
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crayon"?
a) Paintbrush
b) Coloured pencil
c) Marker
d) Glue
Answer: b) Coloured pencil
3. Which sentence uses "crayon" correctly?
a) The crayon flew high into the sky.
b) She drew a flower with a crayon.
c) He ate the crayon for lunch.
d) The crayon started a fire.
Answer: b) She drew a flower with a crayon.
4. Which idiom relates to creativity like using a crayon?
a) Draw a blank
b) Colour outside the lines
c) Jump the gun
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Colour outside the lines
5. What is the opposite of "crayon"?
a) N/A
b) Brush
c) Canvas
d) Paper
Answer: a) N/A
