Basic Details
Word: Fireworks
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Explosive devices that create colourful displays in the sky, usually for celebrations.
Synonyms: Pyrotechnics, rockets
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- With a bang: Something that happens with a lot of excitement or energy. Example: "The party started with a bang when the fireworks lit up the sky."
- Fireworks in the sky: Used to describe a sudden outburst of emotions or a dramatic moment. Example: "Their argument ended with fireworks in the sky, each expressing their feelings loudly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every New Year's Eve, we watch fireworks light up the night sky.
Example 2: The fireworks display was so beautiful that everyone clapped and cheered.
Example 3: The festival ended with a grand finale of fireworks that dazzled the crowd.
Fun Fact
Did you know that fireworks were invented in China over 1,000 years ago? They were originally made from bamboo stalks filled with gunpowder, which exploded when heated!
Famous Quote
"May your life be filled with fireworks of joy and celebration." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What do "fireworks" create in the sky?
a) Music
b) Colourful displays
c) Clouds
d) Rain
Answer: b) Colourful displays
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fireworks"?
a) Pyrotechnics
b) Bombs
c) Firecrackers
d) Sparklers
Answer: a) Pyrotechnics
3. Which sentence uses "fireworks" correctly?
a) The fireworks sang beautifully during the concert.
b) The children watched the fireworks explode in the sky.
c) The fireworks cooked the food on the grill.
d) The fireworks helped the cat catch the mouse.
Answer: b) The children watched the fireworks explode in the sky.
4. Which idiom means something exciting happening?
a) With a bang
b) Fireworks in the sky
c) A storm in a teacup
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: a) With a bang
5. What is the opposite of "fireworks"?
a) N/A
b) Silence
c) Darkness
d) Shadows
Answer: a) N/A
