Basic Details
Word: Hollyhock
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tall garden plant with large, colourful flowers that often bloom in summer.
Synonyms: Alcea, flower
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As bright as a hollyhock: Used to describe something very colourful and vibrant. Example: "Her dress was as bright as a hollyhock, turning heads everywhere she went."
- Growing like hollyhocks: Refers to something thriving or growing rapidly. Example: "The new business is growing like hollyhocks, attracting more customers every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the summer garden, the hollyhocks stood tall, showcasing their vibrant colours to everyone who passed by.
Example 2: My grandmother loves to grow hollyhocks because they attract bees and butterflies to her garden.
Example 3: We planted a row of hollyhocks along the fence, adding a splash of colour to our backyard.
Fun Fact
The hollyhock has been cultivated since ancient times and is believed to have originated from regions in Asia and Europe, often used in traditional gardens for their beauty and height.
Famous Quote
"In every garden, there is a hollyhock blooming brightly, reminding us of the beauty of nature." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hollyhock" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A garden plant with large flowers
c) A kind of bush
d) A flower pot
Answer: b) A garden plant with large flowers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hollyhock"?
a) Rose
b) Alcea
c) Daffodil
d) Tulip
Answer: b) Alcea
3. Which sentence uses "hollyhock" correctly?
a) The hollyhock flew away in the wind.
b) The hollyhock was blooming beautifully in the garden.
c) The hollyhock sang a lovely tune.
d) I saw a hollyhock swimming in the pond.
Answer: b) The hollyhock was blooming beautifully in the garden.
4. Which idiom means very colourful?
a) Growing like hollyhocks
b) As bright as a hollyhock
c) A rose by any other name
d) The apple of my eye
Answer: b) As bright as a hollyhock
5. What is the opposite of "hollyhock"?
a) N/A
b) Weed
c) Shrub
d) Tree
Answer: a) N/A
