Basic Details
Word: Aardvark
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, nocturnal animal from Africa that has a long snout and eats ants and termites.
Synonyms: Antbear, Orycteropus
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As clever as an aardvark: Used to describe someone who is very smart and resourceful. Example: "He solved the puzzle quickly, as clever as an aardvark!"
- On the aardvark's back: Refers to a situation where someone is dependent on another for support. Example: "His success is often on the aardvark's back of his mentor's guidance."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The aardvark used its long tongue to dig into the anthill and eat the tasty ants.
Example 2: During our trip to Africa, we were excited to see an aardvark in its natural habitat.
Example 3: Aardvarks are excellent diggers, helping them find food underground.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the aardvark can eat up to 50,000 ants or termites in a single night? Their long tongue, which can be up to 30 centimetres long, is perfect for reaching into burrows.
Famous Quote
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu (This quote reminds us of the patient, careful nature of the aardvark as it forages for food.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "aardvark" mean?
a) A small bird
b) A large nocturnal animal
c) A type of fish
d) A plant
Answer: b) A large nocturnal animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "aardvark"?
a) Lion
b) Antbear
c) Elephant
d) Crocodile
Answer: b) Antbear
3. Which sentence uses "aardvark" correctly?
a) The aardvark flew over the trees.
b) The aardvark dug in the ground to find food.
c) The aardvark swam in the ocean.
d) The aardvark climbed a mountain.
Answer: b) The aardvark dug in the ground to find food.
4. Which idiom means someone who is very smart?
a) On the aardvark's back
b) As clever as an aardvark
c) As brave as a lion
d) In the lion's den
Answer: b) As clever as an aardvark
