Basic Details
Word: Earthworm
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, soft-bodied worm that lives in soil and helps to keep it healthy.
Synonyms: Nightcrawler, worm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like finding a needle in a haystack: Refers to something that is very difficult to find, like an earthworm hidden in the soil. Example: "Looking for the lost toy in the garden felt like finding a needle in a haystack."
- In the soil like an earthworm: Used to describe someone who is comfortable or content in their environment. Example: "He felt in the soil like an earthworm when he was playing in the garden all day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The earthworm plays an important role in the ecosystem by enriching the soil with nutrients.
Example 2: Farmers often use earthworms to help improve the quality of their crops.
Example 3: When we dug in the garden, we found several earthworms wriggling in the rich, dark soil.
Fun Fact
Did you know that an earthworm can eat its own weight in soil each day? This means they help aerate and mix the soil while also breaking down organic matter!
Famous Quote
"The earthworm is an excellent recycler, turning waste into fertile soil." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "earthworm" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A long, soft-bodied worm
c) A kind of flower
d) A small mammal
Answer: b) A long, soft-bodied worm
2. Which of these is a synonym of "earthworm"?
a) Butterfly
b) Nightcrawler
c) Caterpillar
d) Beetle
Answer: b) Nightcrawler
3. Which sentence uses "earthworm" correctly?
a) The earthworm flew high in the sky.
b) The earthworm helps to make the soil healthy.
c) The earthworm chased after the butterfly.
d) The earthworm danced on the ground.
Answer: b) The earthworm helps to make the soil healthy.
4. Which idiom means being very difficult to find?
a) In the soil like an earthworm
b) Like finding a needle in a haystack
c) As busy as a bee
d) A fish out of water
Answer: b) Like finding a needle in a haystack
5. What is the opposite of "earthworm"?
a) N/A
b) Shark
c) Rabbit
d) Eagle
Answer: a) N/A
