Basic Details
Word: Egg
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A round object laid by birds, reptiles, and some other animals, containing a developing embryo.
Synonyms: Ovum, embryo
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket: This means not to risk everything on a single idea or plan. Example: "If you want to succeed, dont put all your eggs in one basket by investing all your money in one stock."
- Walking on eggshells: To be very careful about how you behave or speak to avoid upsetting someone. Example: "Since she was upset, I was walking on eggshells around her during the meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I made a delicious omelette for breakfast using fresh eggs from the farm.
Example 2: The little chick broke out of its egg and chirped for the first time.
Example 3: In biology class, we learned about the different stages of development that an egg goes through before hatching.
Fun Fact
Did you know that eggs come in many colours, including white, brown, and even blue? The colour depends on the breed of the hen!
Famous Quote
"The egg, the thing that is common to life and death, is also the beginning of everything." - Anna Deavere Smith
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "egg" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A round object laid by animals
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of dessert
Answer: b) A round object laid by animals
2. Which of these is a synonym of "egg"?
a) Seed
b) Ovum
c) Fruit
d) Nut
Answer: b) Ovum
3. Which of these sentences uses "egg" correctly?
a) The egg flew across the room.
b) We can use an egg to bake a cake.
c) The egg danced at the party.
d) The egg climbed the tree.
Answer: b) We can use an egg to bake a cake.
4. Which idiom means to be cautious around someone?
a) Don't put all your eggs in one basket
b) Walking on eggshells
c) Egg on your face
d) The egg came first
Answer: b) Walking on eggshells
5. What is the opposite of "egg"?
a) N/A
b) Chicken
c) Fish
d) Seed
Answer: a) N/A
