Basic Details
Word: Cormorant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bird that is usually found near water, has a long neck, and dives to catch fish.
Synonyms: Diving bird, shag
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fish out of water: Used to describe someone who is uncomfortable or out of place. Example: "When she started the new school, she felt like a fish out of water."
- Birds of a feather flock together: Means that people with similar interests or behaviours tend to associate with one another. Example: "The artists were all friends, proving that birds of a feather flock together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cormorant sat on the rock, drying its wings after a successful fishing trip.
Example 2: We watched the cormorant dive into the lake, searching for its next meal.
Example 3: At the nature reserve, the cormorants gathered on the branches near the water's edge.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cormorants can hold their breath underwater for up to a minute while they hunt for fish? This allows them to dive deep to catch their prey.
Famous Quote
"Nature is the art of God." Dante Alighieri. This reminds us of the beauty of creatures like the cormorant and their role in the environment.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cormorant" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large diving bird
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of insect
Answer: b) A large diving bird
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cormorant"?
a) Eagle
b) Diving bird
c) Sparrow
d) Penguin
Answer: b) Diving bird
3. Which sentence uses "cormorant" correctly?
a) The cormorant flew high in the sky.
b) The cormorant caught three fish in one dive.
c) The cormorant sang a lovely song.
d) The cormorant painted on the canvas.
Answer: b) The cormorant caught three fish in one dive.
4. Which idiom refers to someone feeling uncomfortable or out of place?
a) Birds of a feather flock together
b) Fish out of water
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Answer: b) Fish out of water
5. What is the opposite of "cormorant"?
a) N/A
b) Falcon
c) Whale
d) Shark
Answer: a) N/A
