Spell Bee Word: kitten

Basic Details

Word: Kitten

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A young cat, usually less than a year old.

Synonyms: Cat, kitty, feline

Antonyms: Adult cat, cat

Idioms and Phrases

1. Curiosity killed the kitten: This means that being overly curious can lead to trouble. Example: "She opened the mysterious box, despite the warningcuriosity killed the kitten!"
2. Look after the kitten: To take care of someone or something vulnerable. Example: "When the new students arrived, the older kids helped them settle in and looked after the kittens."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The little kitten chased its tail, tumbling around on the carpet.

Example 2: My friend has a fluffy white kitten that loves to play with yarn.

Example 3: We adopted a kitten from the shelter, and it has brought so much joy to our home.

Fun Fact

Did you know that kittens are born blind and deaf? Their eyes and ears open up around two weeks after they are born!

Famous Quote

"Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." - James Herriot

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "kitten" mean?

a) A baby dog
b) A young cat
c) A type of flower
d) A type of bird

Answer: b) A young cat

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

a) Puppy
b) Kitty
c) Calf
d) Foal

Answer: b) Kitty

3. Which sentence uses "kitten" correctly?

a) The kitten barked at the mailman.
b) The kitten purred happily while being petted.
c) The kitten swam in the lake.
d) The kitten played fetch with the ball.

Answer: b) The kitten purred happily while being petted.

4. Which idiom means the same as "kitten"?

a) Curiosity killed the kitten
b) As happy as a cat in a fish shop
c) A bird in the hand
d) Smart as a whip

Answer: b) As happy as a cat in a fish shop

5. What is the opposite of "kitten"?

a) Puppy
b) Adult cat
c) Calf
d) Piglet

Answer: b) Adult cat