Basic Details
Word: Platypus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A unique, egg-laying mammal that has a flat beak, webbed feet, and is native to Australia.
Synonyms: None
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As rare as a platypus: Used to describe something that is very unusual or hard to find. Example: "Good friends are as rare as a platypus, so cherish them."
- Platypus in a pond: Refers to someone calm or unique in a chaotic situation. Example: "He was like a platypus in a pond during the noisy party, remaining completely unfazed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The platypus is an extraordinary animal because it lays eggs and has features of both birds and mammals.
Example 2: In Australia, we had the chance to see a platypus swimming gracefully in the river.
Example 3: Scientists are fascinated by the platypus because of its unique ability to detect electric fields in water.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the platypus is one of only five species of monotremes, which are mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young?
Famous Quote
"The platypus is an example of how nature can create extraordinary beings that defy our expectations." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "platypus" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A unique egg-laying mammal
c) A fish
d) A reptile
Answer: b) A unique egg-laying mammal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "platypus"?
a) Echidna
b) Duck
c) Armadillo
d) None
Answer: d) None
3. Which sentence uses "platypus" correctly?
a) The platypus flew over the mountain.
b) The platypus swam in the pond looking for food.
c) The platypus is a fast runner.
d) The platypus danced at the party.
Answer: b) The platypus swam in the pond looking for food.
4. Which idiom means the same as "platypus"?
a) As busy as a bee
b) As rare as a platypus
c) A fish out of water
d) Like a deer in headlights
Answer: b) As rare as a platypus
5. What is the opposite of "platypus"?
a) N/A
b) Dog
c) Cat
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
