Basic Details
Word: Dozen
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of twelve items.
Synonyms: Twelve, twelvefold
Antonyms: Single, one
Idioms and Phrases
- Mind your Ps and Qs: A saying to remind someone to behave and pay attention to their manners. Example: "At the formal dinner, he was reminded to mind his Ps and Qs."
- More than you can shake a stick at: Refers to a large number of something. Example: "There were dozens of cookies on the table, more than you can shake a stick at!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: We bought a dozen eggs to make breakfast for the whole family.
Example 2: There were at least a dozen children playing in the park.
Example 3: The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes for the birthday party.
Fun Fact
The word "dozen" comes from the Old French word "dozaine," which means "a group of twelve." The number twelve has been used in many cultures for counting and grouping items.
Famous Quote
"If you are going to throw a dozen roses, make sure you still have a dozen left for yourself." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dozen" mean?
a) A quantity of ten
b) A group of twelve items
c) A type of fruit
d) A colour
Answer: b) A group of twelve items
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dozen"?
a) Pair
b) Twelve
c) Half a dozen
d) Several
Answer: b) Twelve
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "dozen"?
a) Eight
b) Two
c) Single
d) Twenty
Answer: c) Single
4. Which sentence uses "dozen" correctly?
a) I saw a dozen elephants at the zoo.
b) She has a dozen fish swimming in her garden.
c) He won a dozen awards for his performance in the play.
d) There is a dozen apples in that tree.
Answer: c) He won a dozen awards for his performance in the play.
5. Which idiom mentions a large number of things?
a) Mind your Ps and Qs
b) More than you can shake a stick at
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Curiosity killed the cat
Answer: b) More than you can shake a stick at
