Basic Details
Word: Goose
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bird with a long neck and webbed feet, often found near water.
Synonyms: Gander (male), Gosling (young)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- What's good for the goose is good for the gander: This means that what is appropriate for one person is also appropriate for another. Example: "If she can stay out late, then what's good for the goose is good for the gander, and I should be allowed to do the same."
- Cook someone's goose: This means to ruin someone's plans or chances. Example: "If you miss the deadline, you'll really cook your goose with the teacher."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We watched a goose swim gracefully across the pond, flapping its wings in the water.
Example 2: The farmer was excited when his goose laid her first egg of the season.
Example 3: During the picnic, the children were amazed to see a group of geese waddling towards them looking for crumbs.
Fun Fact
Did you know that geese are known for their strong family bonds? They often stick together in groups, helping to protect and raise their young.
Famous Quote
"A goose never honks unless it has something to say." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "goose" mean?
a) A small mammal
b) A large bird
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A large bird
2. Which of these is a synonym of "goose"?
a) Dog
b) Gander
c) Cat
d) Cow
Answer: b) Gander
3. Which sentence uses "goose" correctly?
a) The goose sang beautifully in the morning.
b) The goose flew all the way to the stars.
c) The goose is known for its swimming abilities near water.
d) The goose climbed a tall tree.
Answer: c) The goose is known for its swimming abilities near water.
4. Which idiom means the same as "goose"?
a) What's good for the goose is good for the gander
b) All bark and no bite
c) As busy as a bee
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) What's good for the goose is good for the gander
5. What is the opposite of "goose"?
a) N/A
b) Eagle
c) Shark
d) Rabbit
Answer: a) N/A
