Basic Details
Word: Bird
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A warm-blooded animal that has feathers, wings, and lays eggs.
Synonyms: Avian, fowl
Antonyms: Mammal, fish
Idioms and Phrases
- A little bird told me: Used when someone has heard a piece of information from an unknown source. Example: "A little bird told me that you have a surprise party planned for me!"
- Birds of a feather flock together: This means that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to group together. Example: "The art students always spend time together; birds of a feather flock together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The colourful bird was singing beautifully in the tree outside my window.
Example 2: At the nature reserve, we spotted a rare bird that is known for its striking plumage.
Example 3: My favourite pastime is watching birds in the park as they flutter about in search of food.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 10,000 different species of birds in the world? They can be found on every continent, including Antarctica!
Famous Quote
"The early bird catches the worm." - William Camden
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bird" mean?
a) A type of reptile
b) A warm-blooded animal with feathers
c) A kind of mammal
d) A fish
Answer: b) A warm-blooded animal with feathers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bird"?
a) Fish
b) Avian
c) Insect
d) Amphibian
Answer: b) Avian
3. Which is an antonym of "bird"?
a) Reptile
b) Mammal
c) Fish
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
4. Which sentence uses "bird" correctly?
a) The bird flew high in the sky.
b) The bird cooked dinner for everyone.
c) The bird did math homework.
d) The bird swam in the pool.
Answer: a) The bird flew high in the sky.
5. What does the idiom "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
a) That all birds fly together.
b) That people with similar interests spend time together.
c) That birds migrate in groups.
d) That birds are afraid of other animals.
Answer: b) That people with similar interests spend time together.
