Spell Bee Word: marsupial

Basic Details

Word: Marsupial

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A type of mammal that carries its young in a pouch on its belly.

Synonyms: None specific; related terms include pouch mammal, pouched mammal

Antonyms: Placental mammal

Idioms and Phrases

1. Pouch of surprises: Refers to something that holds unexpected items or ideas. Example: "His backpack is like a pouch of surprises; you never know what he'll pull out of it!"
2. Jumping like a kangaroo: To move quickly and energetically. Example: "After eating a lot of sugar, the kids were jumping like kangaroos around the room!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The kangaroo is one of the most well-known marsupials, famous for its strong hind legs and pouch.

Example 2: In Australia, you can see many types of marsupials, including koalas and wallabies.

Example 3: After the baby marsupial is born, it crawls into its mother’s pouch to continue growing and developing.

Fun Fact

Did you know that marsupials are unique because their young are born at a very early stage of development? They continue to grow in their mother’s pouch for several months before they are ready to venture out.

Famous Quote

"Every time you think you're being rejected, you're actually being pointed in a new direction." — Oprah Winfrey (While this quote does not directly relate to marsupials, it can symbolise the unique journey of marsupials in the animal kingdom.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "marsupial" mean?

a) A type of reptile
b) A mammal that carries its young in a pouch
c) A fish that lives in rivers
d) A bird that migrates

Answer: b) A mammal that carries its young in a pouch

2. Which of these best fits as a synonym of "marsupial"?

a) Dog
b) Pouched mammal
c) Cat
d) Snake

Answer: b) Pouched mammal

3. What is an example of an antonym for "marsupial"?

a) Whale
b) Koala
c) Placental mammal
d) Rhino

Answer: c) Placental mammal

4. Which sentence uses "marsupial" correctly?

a) The marsupial swam fast across the lake.
b) A marsupial is a mammal that carries its young in its pouch.
c) The marsupial flew high in the sky.
d) The marsupial danced at the party.

Answer: b) A marsupial is a mammal that carries its young in its pouch.

5. Which idiom suggests quick movement similar to some marsupials?

a) Pouch of surprises
b) Jumping like a kangaroo
c) As slow as a snail
d) Flying high

Answer: b) Jumping like a kangaroo