Basic Details
Word: Sheet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large piece of paper or material, usually flat and rectangular, used for writing, drawing, or covering something.
Synonyms: Page, Leaf, Blanket
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sheet of paper: Refers to an individual page used for writing. Example: "Please give me a clean sheet of paper to write my essay."
- Off the sheet: Used to describe something that's difficult to understand or is confusing. Example: "Math can sometimes feel off the sheet if you don't practice."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She wrote a heartfelt letter on a crisp, white sheet of paper.
Example 2: The bed was covered neatly with a fresh sheet, making it inviting for bedtime.
Example 3: He pulled out a sheet from his notebook to jot down his ideas during the meeting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first sheets of paper were invented in China around 105 AD? The process involved using mulberry bark and other materials!
Famous Quote
"The blank sheet of paper is the most wonderful part of writing." Robert M. Pirsig
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sheet" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A large piece of paper or material
c) A kind of animal
d) A clothing item
Answer: b) A large piece of paper or material
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sheet"?
a) Page
b) Fork
c) Pen
d) Chair
Answer: a) Page
3. Which sentence uses "sheet" correctly?
a) The sheet went swimming in the lake.
b) I folded the sheet so it could fit in my pocket.
c) She spread the sheet on the bed for a good night's sleep.
d) The sheet flew over the mountains.
Answer: c) She spread the sheet on the bed for a good night's sleep.
4. Which idiom refers to using a piece of paper?
a) Off the sheet
b) Cold as ice
c) The whole nine yards
d) A stitch in time
Answer: a) Off the sheet
5. What is the opposite of "sheet"?
a) N/A
b) Table
c) Wall
d) Chair
Answer: a) N/A
