Basic Details
Word: Sunflower
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tall plant with bright yellow petals that turn to face the sun.
Synonyms: Helianthus, goldflower
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Chase the sun: To pursue happiness or positive experiences. Example: "She decided to travel and chase the sun during her summer holidays."
- As bright as a sunflower: Used to describe someone who is cheerful and radiant. Example: "With her smile, she was as bright as a sunflower on a sunny day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sunflower is known for its ability to turn its face towards the sun, following its path across the sky.
Example 2: In the garden, the sunflowers stood tall and proud, adding bright colours to the landscape.
Example 3: We picked sunflower seeds to plant in our backyard so we could enjoy their beauty next summer.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sunflowers can grow to be over 3 metres tall? They are one of the tallest flowering plants in the world!
Famous Quote
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sunflower" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A tall plant with yellow petals
c) A kind of fruit
d) A small bush
Answer: b) A tall plant with yellow petals
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sunflower"?
a) Rose
b) Helianthus
c) Daisy
d) Tulip
Answer: b) Helianthus
3. Which sentence uses "sunflower" correctly?
a) The sunflower sang a lovely song.
b) The sunflower grew taller every day and bloomed beautifully.
c) The sunflower chased the butterfly.
d) The sunflower cooked dinner for the family.
Answer: b) The sunflower grew taller every day and bloomed beautifully.
4. Which idiom means to pursue happiness or positive experiences?
a) As bright as a sunflower
b) Chase the sun
c) Make hay while the sun shines
d) Burning the midnight oil
Answer: b) Chase the sun
5. What is the opposite of "sunflower"?
a) N/A
b) Moonlight
c) Star
d) Cloud
Answer: a) N/A
