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Spell Bee Winter Sample Paper Class 2 / Class 2 CSB Winter Word List / Dragonfly

Spell Bee Word: dragonfly


Basic Details

Word: Dragonfly

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A large insect with long, slender body and two pairs of transparent wings that can hover and fly quickly.

Synonyms: None

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

  1. To have a dragonfly heart: To be light-hearted and carefree. Example: "With her dragonfly heart, she danced around the garden without a worry in the world."
  2. Chasing dragonflies: Pursuing something that is elusive or difficult to catch. Example: "He spent hours chasing dragonflies in his thoughts, but he couldn't find a solution to his problem."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dragonfly hovered above the pond, its wings glistening in the sunlight.

Example 2: We watched as a dragonfly darted around, catching small insects in mid-air.

Example 3: My grandmother loves to draw, and her favourite subject is the dragonfly because of its beautiful colours.

Famous Quote

Did you know that dragonflies can live for several months to several years, depending on their life stage? They spend most of their lives in the water as immature nymphs before they become the flying insects we see.

Famous Quote

"The dragonfly is beautiful and fierce, so its a reminder that even small creatures can be strong." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dragonfly" mean?

a) A small mammal
b) A kind of fish
c) A large insect with wings
d) A type of bird

Answer: c) A large insect with wings

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

a) Butterfly
b) Moth
c) None
d) Ladybird

Answer: c) None

3. Which sentence uses "dragonfly" correctly?

a) The dragonfly danced on the water with grace.
b) The dragonfly ran through the field.
c) The dragonfly made a loud noise in the sky.
d) The dragonfly swims like a fish.

Answer: a) The dragonfly danced on the water with grace.

4. Which idiom means being carefree?

a) To have a dragonfly heart
b) To chase dragonflies
c) To be as busy as a bee
d) To fly off the handle

Answer: a) To have a dragonfly heart

5. What is the opposite of "dragonfly"?

a) Butterfly
b) N/A
c) Caterpillar
d) Beetle

Answer: b) N/A

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