Basic Details
Word: Scythe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A farming tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or crops.
Synonyms: Cutting tool, mower
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Reap what you sow: This means to experience the consequences of one's actions. Example: "If you study hard, you will reap what you sow on exam day."
- Scythe through the air: To move quickly and smoothly. Example: "The bird scythed through the air, catching everyones attention."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the old days, farmers used a scythe to harvest their crops by hand.
Example 2: The scythe hung on the wall as a reminder of traditional farming methods.
Example 3: He swung the scythe with precision, clearing the tall grass from the field.
Fun Fact
The scythe is one of the oldest tools used in agriculture, dating back thousands of years. It was essential for harvesting grains like wheat and barley before the invention of modern machinery.
Famous Quote
"The tools for harvest, the scythe for the grains of our lives, remind us that effort is needed to reap the rewards." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "scythe" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A weapon
c) A farming tool
d) A kind of cloth
Answer: c) A farming tool
2. Which of these is a synonym of "scythe"?
a) Fork
b) Mower
c) Rake
d) Shovel
Answer: b) Mower
3. Which sentence uses "scythe" correctly?
a) The scythe danced in the wind.
b) The scythe was used to cut down grass.
c) The scythe climbed the tree.
d) The scythe swam in the river.
Answer: b) The scythe was used to cut down grass.
4. Which idiom means to experience consequences?
a) Reap what you sow
b) Scythe through the air
c) Hold your horses
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Reap what you sow
5. What is the opposite of "scythe"?
a) N/A
b) Axe
c) Hinge
d) Scissors
Answer: a) N/A
