Basic Details
Word: Antelope
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A fast, graceful animal that lives in grasslands and is known for its long legs and horns.
Synonyms: Gazelle, Deer, Buck
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Leap like an antelope: To move quickly and gracefully. Example: "During the race, he leaped like an antelope, overtaking his competitors effortlessly."
- As graceful as an antelope: Used to describe someone who moves very elegantly. Example: "The ballerina danced across the stage, as graceful as an antelope."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The antelope dashed across the open savannah, showcasing its incredible speed.
Example 2: At the wildlife reserve, we were thrilled to see several antelopes grazing peacefully.
Example 3: The antelope's ability to leap over obstacles helps it escape from predators.
Fun Fact
Did you know that antelopes are very strong jumpers? Some species can leap over 3 metres high and run at speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour!
Famous Quote
"The antelope, graceful and swift, seems to dance across the plains." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "antelope" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A fast, graceful land animal
c) A kind of bird
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A fast, graceful land animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "antelope"?
a) Gazelle
b) Elephant
c) Tiger
d) Lion
Answer: a) Gazelle
3. Which sentence uses "antelope" correctly?
a) The antelope swam quickly across the river.
b) The antelope danced at the party.
c) The antelope chased after its friends in the field.
d) The antelope flew in the sky.
Answer: c) The antelope chased after its friends in the field.
4. Which idiom means to move quickly and gracefully like an antelope?
a) Leap like an antelope
b) As busy as a bee
c) A fish out of water
d) As heavy as a rock
Answer: a) Leap like an antelope
5. What is the opposite of "antelope"?
a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
