Basic Details
Word: Bee
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small flying insect that collects nectar and pollen, known for making honey.
Synonyms: Apis, insect
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bee in one's bonnet: To be very preoccupied or obsessed with an idea. Example: "She has a bee in her bonnet about starting a new garden this spring."
- Make a beeline for: To go directly towards something or someone. Example: "As soon as the bell rang, the students made a beeline for the playground."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bee buzzed around the flowers, collecting nectar to take back to its hive.
Example 2: Without bees, many of our fruits and vegetables would not be pollinated and would not grow.
Example 3: My favourite treat is honey, which is made by bees from the nectar of flowers.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a single bee can visit up to 2,000 flowers in one day? They play a vital role in pollinating plants and flowers, which helps to grow food.
Famous Quote
"If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bee" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A small flying insect
c) A kind of flower
d) A mammal
Answer: b) A small flying insect
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bee"?
a) Beetle
b) Insect
c) Ant
d) Butterfly
Answer: b) Insect
3. Which sentence uses "bee" correctly?
a) The bee sang beautifully in the garden.
b) The bee flew from flower to flower, gathering nectar.
c) The bee played with the children in the park.
d) The bee watched a movie on the screen.
Answer: b) The bee flew from flower to flower, gathering nectar.
4. Which idiom means to be very obsessed with an idea?
a) Bee in one's bonnet
b) Make a beeline for
c) Busy as a bee
d) A bee in the hive
Answer: a) Bee in one's bonnet
5. What is the opposite of "bee"?
a) N/A
b) Human
c) Bird
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
