Basic Details
Word: Sweet Corn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A variety of maize (corn) that is sweet in taste and often eaten as a vegetable.
Synonyms: Maize, Sugar corn
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sweet as corn: Used to describe something that is very sweet or kind. Example: "The teacher was sweet as corn when she gave us extra time for the project."
- Full of corn: Referring to someone who is trying to impress or be clever, often used in a teasing manner. Example: "He was full of corn telling jokes at the party, trying to make everyone laugh."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Sweet corn is a popular ingredient in summer salads and barbecues.
Example 2: We enjoyed fresh sweet corn from the farmer's market, cooked on the grill.
Example 3: On a hot day, there's nothing better than a cup of sweet corn chowder to cool off.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sweet corn is actually harvested and eaten when the kernels are still immature? This gives it its special sweetness compared to regular corn, which is harvested when fully mature and dry.
Famous Quote
"Life is sweet like corn on the cob on a summer's day." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sweet corn" refer to?
a) A type of fruit
b) A variety of maize
c) A kind of grain
d) A vegetable dish
Answer: b) A variety of maize
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sweet corn"?
a) Potato
b) Sugar corn
c) Wheat
d) Barley
Answer: b) Sugar corn
3. Which sentence uses "sweet corn" correctly?
a) Sweet corn grows underground like potatoes.
b) Sweet corn tastes better when raw than cooked.
c) We made popcorn from sweet corn for the movie night.
d) Sweet corn is often used in tasty summer recipes.
Answer: d) Sweet corn is often used in tasty summer recipes.
4. Which idiom means someone is very kind?
a) Sweet as corn
b) Corn on the cob
c) Full of corn
d) Cornucopia of ideas
Answer: a) Sweet as corn
5. What is the opposite of "sweet corn"?
a) N/A
b) Bitter vegetables
c) Sour fruits
d) Salty snacks
Answer: a) N/A
