Basic Details
Word: Petunia
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A colourful flower that blooms in various sizes and shapes, often found in gardens.
Synonyms: Flower, bloom, blossom
Antonyms: Weed, thorn
Idioms and Phrases
- Petunia in a weed patch: Referring to something beautiful in an unattractive place. Example: "She looked like a petunia in a weed patch with her bright dress at the dull party."
- Smell like a petunia: To be fresh and pleasant. Example: "After a nice bath, I felt like I smelled like a petunia, ready for the day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was full of colourful petunias, bringing joy to everyone who passed by.
Example 2: She planted petunias in her window boxes to add beauty to her home.
Example 3: During the summer, the park was alive with the vibrant hues of blooming petunias.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 35 species of petunias? They can be found in many colours, including pink, purple, and white, and are very popular for both home gardens and public parks.
Famous Quote
"Gardening is the purest of human pleasures." Frances Hodgson Burnett
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "petunia" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A colourful flower
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) A colourful flower
2. Which of these is a synonym of "petunia"?
a) Building
b) Bloom
c) Rock
d) Butterfly
Answer: b) Bloom
3. What would be an antonym to the word "petunia"?
a) Garden
b) Blossom
c) Weed
d) Tree
Answer: c) Weed
4. Which sentence correctly uses the word "petunia"?
a) I painted a petunia on the canvas.
b) She read a book under the petunia tree.
c) The petunia grew brightly in the garden.
d) The petunia swam in the pool.
Answer: c) The petunia grew brightly in the garden.
5. What does the idiom "like a petunia in a weed patch" refer to?
a) Something beautiful in an unattractive place
b) Something very common
c) A state of confusion
d) A bad smell
Answer: a) Something beautiful in an unattractive place
