Word Study: Camel
Basic Details
Word: Camel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, long-necked animal that lives in deserts and has humps on its back.
Synonyms: Dromedary, Bactrian
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cold as a camel: Used to describe someone who is very calm and relaxed in a stressful situation. Example: "Even during the intense game, she was cold as a camel, making smart moves."
- Come to the camel: To finally realise a situation or problem after a long time. Example: "After studying for hours, he finally came to the camel and understood the math problem."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The camel is known as the "ship of the desert" because it can travel long distances without water.
Example 2: At the zoo, we saw a camel that was happily munching on some hay.
Example 3: The caravan was led by a group of camels carrying supplies across the sandy dunes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that camels can drink up to 40 gallons of water in just one go? This helps them survive in hot, dry environments for long periods without drinking.
Famous Quote
"A camel, if it is not like a horse in its beauty, is a great deal like a horse in its faculty of carrying." Jerzy Kosinski
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "camel" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large desert animal
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A large desert animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "camel"?
a) Elephant
b) Dromedary
c) Tiger
d) Giraffe
Answer: b) Dromedary
3. Which sentence uses "camel" correctly?
a) The camel jumped over the fence.
b) The camel danced at the party.
c) The camel drank a lot of water after the long journey.
d) The camel flew in the sky.
Answer: c) The camel drank a lot of water after the long journey.
4. Which idiom means the same as "camel"?
a) Come to the camel
b) Cold as a camel
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Come to the camel
5. What is the opposite of "camel"?
a) N/A
b) Lion
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
