Basic Details
Word: Orangutan
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, tree-dwelling ape with long arms and reddish-brown hair, found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Synonyms: Ape, simian
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As clever as an orangutan: Used to describe someone who is very intelligent or resourceful. Example: "She solved the puzzle quickly, as clever as an orangutan."
- Live in the trees like an orangutan: To spend time doing something in a relaxed or natural environment. Example: "On weekends, I prefer to live in the trees like an orangutan, enjoying nature rather than staying indoors."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The orangutan swung gracefully from branch to branch in the treetops.
Example 2: At the wildlife sanctuary, we learned about the endangered status of orangutans due to deforestation.
Example 3: Watching the baby orangutan play with its mother was one of the highlights of our zoo visit.
Fun Fact
Did you know that orangutans share around 97% of their DNA with humans? This makes them one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom!
Famous Quote
"The greatest danger to our future is apathy." Jane Goodall (referring to the need to protect endangered species like the orangutan).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "orangutan" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large tree-dwelling ape
c) A kind of fish
d) A species of reptile
Answer: b) A large tree-dwelling ape
2. Which of these is a synonym of "orangutan"?
a) Lion
b) Ape
c) Dog
d) Cat
Answer: b) Ape
3. Which sentence uses "orangutan" correctly?
a) The orangutan ate a pizza for dinner.
b) The orangutan climbed high in the trees to find food.
c) The orangutan ran fast like a cheetah.
d) The orangutan sang a song.
Answer: b) The orangutan climbed high in the trees to find food.
4. Which idiom means someone is very intelligent?
a) Live in the trees like an orangutan
b) As clever as an orangutan
c) Work like a horse
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) As clever as an orangutan
5. What is the opposite of "orangutan"?
a) N/A
b) Goldfish
c) Elephant
d) Whale
Answer: a) N/A
