Basic Details
Word: Silk
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A smooth and soft material made from the fibres produced by silkworms.
Synonyms: Satin, taffeta, organza
Antonyms: Coarse fabric, rough material
Idioms and Phrases
- Silk purse from a sow's ear: Making something beautiful or valuable out of something that is not. Example: "She turned the old house into a lovely home - talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear!"
- Smooth as silk: Very smooth or easy; often used to describe something that goes well. Example: "The presentation went as smooth as silk, and everyone was impressed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dress was made of luxurious silk that shimmered in the light.
Example 2: For his birthday, he received a beautiful silk tie that matched his suit perfectly.
Example 3: In ancient China, silk was a highly prized fabric used by emperors and nobility.
Fun Fact
Did you know that silk has been produced for thousands of years? It originated in ancient China around 3000 BC and was kept a closely guarded secret for many years!
Famous Quote
"The fabric of our life is woven with threads of silk and gold, and we must handle it with care." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "silk" mean?
a) A type of wood
b) A special smooth fabric
c) A kind of metal
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A special smooth fabric
2. Which of these is a synonym of "silk"?
a) Wool
b) Satin
c) Cotton
d) Denim
Answer: b) Satin
3. What is the antonym of "silk"?
a) Smooth fabric
b) Fine lace
c) Coarse fabric
d) Soft material
Answer: c) Coarse fabric
4. Which sentence uses "silk" correctly?
a) The cat sat on the silk blanket.
b) The silk ran very fast.
c) The silk made a loud noise.
d) The silk is swimming in the pond.
Answer: a) The cat sat on the silk blanket.
5. Which idiom means to create something valuable from poor materials?
a) Silk purse from a sow's ear
b) As pretty as a picture
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: a) Silk purse from a sow's ear
