Basic Details
Word: Ketchup
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices, commonly used as a condiment.
Synonyms: Catsup, tomato sauce
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like ketchup on a hot dog: Used to describe something that is very common or expected. Example: "For many, summer days are like ketchup on a hot dog, complete with barbecues and fun."
- Catch up like ketchup: To mean making progress after being behind. Example: "After missing a few classes, I need to catch up like ketchup to get ready for the exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love having ketchup with my fries; it adds a delicious tangy flavour.
Example 2: During the picnic, everyone brought their favourite snacks, but we quickly ran out of ketchup for the burgers.
Example 3: My friend prefers mustard over ketchup for her hot dogs.
Fun Fact
Ketchup originated from a Chinese sauce called "k-tsiap," made from fermented fish brine. It was later adapted into the tomato-based condiment we know today!
Famous Quote
"Life is like ketchup: if you don't shake it up a bit, it just sits there." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ketchup" mean?
a) A type of cake
b) A thick sauce made from tomatoes
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A fruit juice
Answer: b) A thick sauce made from tomatoes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ketchup"?
a) Mustard
b) Catsup
c) Relish
d) Mayonnaise
Answer: b) Catsup
3. Which sentence uses "ketchup" correctly?
a) The ketchup flew into the sky.
b) I put ketchup on my fries.
c) The ketchup is swimming in the pool.
d) The ketchup played the piano.
Answer: b) I put ketchup on my fries.
4. Which idiom means the same as "ketchup"?
a) Like ketchup on a hot dog
b) A piece of cake
c) Cool as a cucumber
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Like ketchup on a hot dog
5. What is the opposite of "ketchup"?
a) N/A
b) Mustard
c) Cheese
d) Salt
Answer: a) N/A
