Spell Bee Word: dog

Basic Details

Word: Dog

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A domesticated animal known for being a loyal pet and companion, often kept for protection or assistance.

Synonyms: Canine, pooch, pup

Antonyms: Cat

Idioms and Phrases

1. Dog days: Referring to the hottest days of summer, often when people feel lazy. Example: "During the dog days of summer, we enjoyed relaxing by the pool."
2. Barking up the wrong tree: To make a mistake or pursue a mistaken course of action. Example: "If you think I took your lunch, you're barking up the wrong tree!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog wagged its tail joyfully when its owner came home.

Example 2: We adopted a friendly dog from the animal shelter last week.

Example 3: My dog loves to play fetch at the park every evening.

Fun Fact

Did you know that dogs can understand up to 165 human words, and some can even learn more than 300 words? This makes them excellent companions!

Famous Quote

"The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs." Charles de Gaulle

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dog" mean?

a) A type of bird
b) A domesticated animal
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain

Answer: b) A domesticated animal

2. Which of these is a synonym of "dog"?

a) Cat
b) Canine
c) Fish
d) Rabbit

Answer: b) Canine

3. Which sentence uses "dog" correctly?

a) The dog flew in the sky.
b) The dog barked at the mailman.
c) The dog danced at the party.
d) The dog ate the homework.

Answer: b) The dog barked at the mailman.

4. Which idiom means having lazy summer days?

a) Dog days
b) Barking up the wrong tree
c) As busy as a bee
d) Cat nap

Answer: a) Dog days

5. What is the opposite of "dog"?

a) N/A
b) Snake
c) Cat
d) Fish

Answer: c) Cat