Basic Details
Word: Hay
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Dried grass that is cut and gathered to feed animals.
Synonyms: Grass, forage, fodder
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Make hay while the sun shines: To take advantage of a good situation while it lasts. Example: "We should finish our homework today; let's make hay while the sun shines!"
- Haywire: To go wrong or get confused. Example: "When he forgot the instructions, the project went haywire."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer stored the hay in a barn to keep it dry for the winter.
Example 2: The horse munched happily on the fresh hay that was placed in its stall.
Example 3: During summer, the fields are filled with golden hay ready for harvest.
Fun Fact
Did you know that hay is not just made from grass? It can also be made from clover, alfalfa, and other plants, which provide different nutrients for the animals!
Famous Quote
"There is no sin except stupidity." Oscar Wilde (This reflects the idea that making wise decisions, like making hay when the sun shines, is important.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hay" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) Dried grass used for animal feed
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) Dried grass used for animal feed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hay"?
a) Straw
b) Meat
c) Grain
d) Vegetable
Answer: a) Straw
3. Which sentence uses "hay" correctly?
a) The hay flew through the air.
b) We used hay to feed the cows on the farm.
c) Hay is a type of dog.
d) The hay sang a song.
Answer: b) We used hay to feed the cows on the farm.
4. Which idiom means to take advantage of a good situation?
a) Make hay while the sun shines
b) Going haywire
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Make hay while the sun shines
5. What is the opposite of "hay"?
a) N/A
b) Wood
c) Water
d) Stone
Answer: a) N/A
