Basic Details
Word: Bait
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Food or a lure used to attract fish or animals when fishing or trapping.
Synonyms: Lure, enticement, allurement
Antonyms: Deterrent, repellent
Idioms and Phrases
- Take the bait: To fall for a trick or trap. Example: "He was clever enough not to take the bait when his friend tried to prank him."
- Bait and switch: A deceptive tactic to mislead someone. Example: "The advertisement promised a great deal, but it was just a bait and switch to get customers to pay more."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We used worms as bait to catch fish in the pond.
Example 2: The clever trap was set with delicious cheese as bait to catch the mouse.
Example 3: He was careful to choose the right bait that would attract the kind of fish he wanted to catch.
Fun Fact
Did you know that different types of bait are used for various fish? While worms may work for some, lures that mimic the movement of other fish are often used to attract more aggressive species!
Famous Quote
"You can bait a hook but you cant bait a hook for a fool." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bait" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) Food used to attract animals
c) A fishing rod
d) A type of hook
Answer: b) Food used to attract animals
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bait"?
a) Snare
b) Allurement
c) Trap
d) Net
Answer: b) Allurement
3. Which of the following represents the opposite of "bait"?
a) Allurement
b) Repellent
c) Attraction
d) Snare
Answer: b) Repellent
4. Which sentence uses "bait" correctly?
a) She was reading a book about bait.
b) They set the trap using bait to catch the rabbit.
c) The bait decided to jump in the water.
d) He plays bait every evening with his friends.
Answer: b) They set the trap using bait to catch the rabbit.
5. Which idiom involves "bait" and means falling for a trick?
a) Take the bait
b) Bring home the bacon
c) Cry over spilled milk
d) Find a needle in a haystack
Answer: a) Take the bait
