Basic Details
Word: Twinkle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shine with a flickering light.
Synonyms: Sparkle, glitter, shimmer
Antonyms: Dull, darken, fade
Idioms and Phrases
- Twinkle in someone's eye: A look of excitement or delight. Example: "She had a twinkle in her eye when she talked about her birthday party."
- Twinkle, twinkle, little star: Refers to the popular nursery rhyme, often used to describe stars in a poetic way. Example: "As we lay on the grass, we sang, 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.'"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The stars began to twinkle as the sun set over the horizon.
Example 2: Her eyes twinkled with joy when she received the good news.
Example 3: The Christmas lights twinkle brightly, creating a festive atmosphere in the street.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the light from stars can take millions of years to reach us? This means when we see a twinkle, we are looking at light that started its journey long ago!
Famous Quote
"The stars twinkle just for you." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "twinkle" mean?
a) To shine steadily
b) To shine with a flickering light
c) To glow in the dark
d) To make a loud noise
Answer: b) To shine with a flickering light
2. Which of these is a synonym of "twinkle"?
a) Dull
b) Sparkle
c) Hide
d) Break
Answer: b) Sparkle
3. Which is an antonym of "twinkle"?
a) Glitter
b) Shine
c) Fade
d) Glow
Answer: c) Fade
4. Which sentence uses "twinkle" correctly?
a) The stars twinkle in the night sky.
b) The balloon began to twinkle and fly away.
c) He tried to twinkle the soup before serving it.
d) She asked him to twinkle the piano.
Answer: a) The stars twinkle in the night sky.
5. Which idiom mentions "twinkle"?
a) Cold as ice
b) Twinkle in someone's eye
c) Busy as a bee
d) See eye to eye
Answer: b) Twinkle in someone's eye
