Basic Details
Word: Emu
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, flightless bird native to Australia with long legs and a long neck.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Strut like an emu: To walk confidently and proudly. Example: "She strutted like an emu after winning the first prize."
- Emu eggs are rare: Used to describe something that is hard to find. Example: "Finding a four-leaf clover is like saying emu eggs are rare; it doesn't happen often!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The emu is one of the largest birds in the world, standing up to six feet tall.
Example 2: At the wildlife park, we were excited to see emus roaming freely around the grassy area.
Example 3: Emus do not fly, but they can run very fast and are great at escaping predators.
Fun Fact
Did you know that emus can run at speeds of up to 48 kilometres per hour, making them one of the fastest birds on land?
Famous Quote
"The emu is a symbol of spirit, freedom, and flight without wings." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "emu" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large bird that cannot fly
c) A small mammal
d) A kind of insect
Answer: b) A large bird that cannot fly
2. Which of these is a characteristic of an emu?
a) It can swim
b) It has colourful feathers
c) It is flightless
d) It lives in trees
Answer: c) It is flightless
3. Which sentence uses "emu" correctly?
a) The emu sang beautifully in the forest.
b) The emu ran swiftly across the open field.
c) The emu built a nest in the clouds.
d) The emu flew high in the sky like an eagle.
Answer: b) The emu ran swiftly across the open field.
4. Which idiom means to walk confidently?
a) Strut like an emu
b) Run like a rabbit
c) Fly like a bird
d) Jump like a kangaroo
Answer: a) Strut like an emu
5. What is a fun fact about emus?
a) They can fly high in the sky.
b) They can swim like ducks.
c) They can run very fast.
d) They can change colour.
Answer: c) They can run very fast.
