Basic Details
Word: Mermaid
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A mythical creature that is half woman and half fish, often known for living in the sea.
Synonyms: Siren, Water nymph
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Mermaid's song: Refers to something that is enchanting or irresistibly alluring. Example: "The mermaid's song of the beautiful shore tempted them to stay longer."
- Chasing mermaids: Used to describe pursuing a fantasy or something unattainable. Example: "He spent all his savings on that car, but I told him he was just chasing mermaids."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the story, the mermaid lived in a sparkling underwater palace and loved to collect shiny objects from shipwrecks.
Example 2: Children often dream of meeting a mermaid while swimming in the ocean and exploring magical underwater worlds.
Example 3: The film featured a brave mermaid who ventured to the human world to help save her friends from danger.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the idea of mermaids dates back to ancient civilisations? They have appeared in folklore and mythology around the world, often as symbols of beauty and mystery.
Famous Quote
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Jacques Cousteau
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mermaid" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A mythical half-woman, half-fish creature
c) A kind of plant
d) A type of gemstone
Answer: b) A mythical half-woman, half-fish creature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mermaid"?
a) Siren
b) Dragon
c) Fairy
d) Unicorn
Answer: a) Siren
3. Which sentence uses "mermaid" correctly?
a) The mermaid flew over the mountains.
b) The story tells of a mermaid who saves sailors.
c) The mermaid played football with her friends.
d) The mermaid drank tea at the caf.
Answer: b) The story tells of a mermaid who saves sailors.
4. Which idiom refers to something enchanting?
a) Chasing mermaids
b) Mermaid's song
c) A fish out of water
d) An elephant in the room
Answer: b) Mermaid's song
5. What is the opposite of "mermaid"?
a) N/A
b) Land creature
c) Sea monster
d) Airborne fairy
Answer: a) N/A
