Basic Details
Word: Nightingale
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small bird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night.
Synonyms: Songbird, Lark
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sing like a nightingale: To sing beautifully. Example: "She sings like a nightingale and captivates everyone with her voice."
- Night falls, and the nightingale sings: Used to describe a time when peace and beauty emerge as night approaches. Example: "As the sun set, and the stars appeared, night fell, and the nightingale sang its sweet song."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The nightingale's song filled the garden with a lovely melody, making everyone smile.
Example 2: In poetry, the nightingale often represents love and beauty due to its enchanting voice.
Example 3: During our evening walk, we heard a nightingale serenading the moonlight.
Fun Fact
Did you know that nightingales can sing over 200 different variations of their songs? Their unique tunes are often heard at night and have inspired many poets and musicians throughout history.
Famous Quote
"The nightingale sings, and the whole world listens." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nightingale" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A small bird known for singing
c) A kind of flower
d) A forest animal
Answer: b) A small bird known for singing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nightingale"?
a) Owl
b) Songbird
c) Falcon
d) Sparrow
Answer: b) Songbird
3. Which sentence uses "nightingale" correctly?
a) The nightingale jumped over the fence.
b) The nightingale sang beautifully in the evening.
c) The nightingale ran fast.
d) The nightingale swam across the river.
Answer: b) The nightingale sang beautifully in the evening.
4. Which idiom means to sing beautifully?
a) Cry like a baby
b) Sing like a nightingale
c) Talk until the cows come home
d) Dance like nobody's watching
Answer: b) Sing like a nightingale
5. What is the opposite of "nightingale"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Dog
d) Cat
Answer: a) N/A
