Basic Details
Word: Hexagon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A shape with six straight sides and six angles.
Synonyms: Six-sided figure, sextagon
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In a six-sided shape: Used to describe an unclear or complicated situation. Example: "Trying to solve that puzzle felt like being in a six-sided shape, with no clear way to get out."
- Sixs and sevens: A phrase meaning confused or disordered. Example: "After the argument, everything in the room was sixes and sevens."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children created beautiful artworks in the shape of a hexagon using colourful paper.
Example 2: In geometry class, we learned to calculate the area of a hexagon.
Example 3: The honeycomb has a perfect hexagon shape, which helps store honey efficiently.
Fun Fact
Did you know that honeybees build their honeycomb in the shape of hexagons? This is because hexagons use less wax and can hold more honey than any other shape!
Famous Quote
"Geometry is not true, it is advantageous." Henri Poincar
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hexagon" mean?
a) A shape with four sides
b) A shape with six sides
c) A shape with eight sides
d) A shape with three sides
Answer: b) A shape with six sides
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hexagon"?
a) Square
b) Rectangle
c) Sextagon
d) Triangle
Answer: c) Sextagon
3. Which sentence uses "hexagon" correctly?
a) The hexagon danced at the party.
b) The hexagon had six corners and looked very interesting.
c) The hexagon flew in the sky.
d) The hexagon tasted delicious.
Answer: b) The hexagon had six corners and looked very interesting.
4. Which idiom means being confused?
a) In a six-sided shape
b) Sixes and sevens
c) As busy as a bee
d) A picture paints a thousand words
Answer: b) Sixes and sevens
5. What is the opposite of "hexagon"?
a) N/A
b) Triangle
c) Rectangle
d) Circle
Answer: a) N/A
