Spell Bee Word: ant

Basic Details

Word: Ant

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small insect that lives in a colony and is known for working together and building nests.

Synonyms: Insect, bug, critter

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ants in your pants: Used to describe someone who is restless or unable to stay still. Example: "She had ants in her pants waiting for the exciting news to arrive."
2. Like a colony of ants: Refers to people working together very hard or being very busy. Example: "The students worked like a colony of ants to finish their project before the deadline."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The ant carried a crumb many times its size back to its nest.

Example 2: We watched the ants march in a line, each following the one in front.

Example 3: Ants work together to find food and protect their queen.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some ant species can lift up to 50 times their own body weight? This amazing strength helps them carry food and build their nests!

Famous Quote

"The ant is a great teacher; the greatest lesson is that even the smallest creatures can make a big impact." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ant" mean?

a) A small mammal
b) A small insect
c) A type of fish
d) A bird

Answer: b) A small insect

2. Which of these is a synonym of "ant"?

a) Cat
b) Insect
c) Dog
d) Worm

Answer: b) Insect

3. Which sentence uses "ant" correctly?

a) The ant flew across the sky.
b) The ant carried a leaf back to its home.
c) The ant swam in the pond.
d) The ant danced at the party.

Answer: b) The ant carried a leaf back to its home.

4. Which idiom means someone is restless?

a) As cool as a cucumber
b) Ants in your pants
c) As busy as a bee
d) Smart as a whip

Answer: b) Ants in your pants

5. What is the opposite of "ant"?

a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Tiger
d) Whale

Answer: a) N/A