Basic Details
Word: Fly
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move through the air using wings; also means to go quickly or to travel by air.
Synonyms: Glide, soar, hover
Antonyms: Fall, descend, land
Idioms and Phrases
- When pigs fly: Used to express that something will never happen. Example: "He'll clean his room when pigs fly!"
- Time flies: Refers to how quickly time passes. Example: "Its hard to believe it's already December; time flies when youre having fun."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bird can fly high in the sky, searching for food below.
Example 2: After the take-off, the plane began to fly smoothly above the clouds.
Example 3: Bees can fly from flower to flower, helping to pollinate them.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some species of butterflies can fly at speeds up to 12 miles per hour? These tiny creatures can travel long distances during their migrations!
Famous Quote
"The only limits that exist are the ones you place on yourself." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fly" mean?
a) To walk on the ground
b) To move through the air using wings
c) To swim in water
d) To climb a tree
Answer: b) To move through the air using wings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fly"?
a) Glide
b) Swim
c) Run
d) Climb
Answer: a) Glide
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "fly"?
a) Soar
b) Descend
c) Hover
d) Glide
Answer: b) Descend
4. Which sentence uses "fly" correctly?
a) The kite began to fly high in the sky.
b) The fish can fly through the water.
c) The car will fly to the store.
d) The clock began to fly loudly.
Answer: a) The kite began to fly high in the sky.
5. What does "when pigs fly" mean?
a) Something is very likely to happen.
b) Something is never going to happen.
c) Something happens very quickly.
d) Something that happens under water.
Answer: b) Something is never going to happen.
