Basic Details
Word: Bug
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small insect or a mistake in a computer program or system.
Synonyms: Insect, critter, error, glitch
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bug someone: To annoy or bother someone. Example: "Don't bug your sister while she is studying for her exam."
- Get bitten by the bug: To become very enthusiastic about something. Example: "After joining the dance class, she got bitten by the bug and practices every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We saw a bug crawling on the wall and decided to catch it outside.
Example 2: The computer was slow because it had a bug in the software program that needed fixing.
Example 3: After reading about nature, he became curious about different types of bugs in the garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over a million species of bugs in the world? They play essential roles in the ecosystem, such as pollination and decomposition.
Famous Quote
"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust (This quote reflects the idea that even little creatures, including bugs, contribute greatly to happiness and enjoyment of life.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bug" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A small insect or error
c) A kind of drink
d) A large animal
Answer: b) A small insect or error
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bug" related to mistakes?
a) Error
b) Spider
c) Tree
d) Fish
Answer: a) Error
3. Which sentence uses "bug" correctly in terms of an insect?
a) The bug flew over the rainbow.
b) The bug is barking loudly.
c) The bug crawled on the leaf.
d) The bug drove the car.
Answer: c) The bug crawled on the leaf.
4. Which idiom means to annoy someone?
a) Like a bug in a rug
b) Bug someone
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) Sleeping like a log
Answer: b) Bug someone
5. What is the opposite of "bug" related to mistakes?
a) N/A
b) Correct
c) Insect
d) Animal
Answer: b) Correct
