Basic Details
Word: Puddle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small pool of water, especially from rain.
Synonyms: Pool, puddle of water
Antonyms: Drought, dryness
Idioms and Phrases
- Jump in a puddle: To take a risk or do something unplanned, often leading to unexpected fun. Example: "Sometimes you have to jump in a puddle and see where life takes you!"
- Puddle of tears: To cry a lot or feel very sad. Example: "She was a puddle of tears after watching the sad movie."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the rain, the children jumped happily in the puddle, splashing water everywhere.
Example 2: A small puddle formed near the edge of the driveway, reflecting the bright blue sky.
Example 3: Be careful not to step in the puddle; your shoes will get wet!
Fun Fact
Did you know that puddles can form quickly during heavy rain, and they can also evaporate just as fast when the sun comes out? This process of evaporation helps return water to the atmosphere!
Famous Quote
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Greene
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "puddle" mean?
a) A large lake
b) A small pool of water
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of flower
Answer: b) A small pool of water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "puddle"?
a) Stream
b) Garden
c) Pool
d) Ocean
Answer: c) Pool
3. What is an antonym of "puddle"?
a) River
b) Flood
c) Drought
d) Sea
Answer: c) Drought
4. Which sentence uses "puddle" correctly?
a) The cat jumped over the puddle and caught a butterfly.
b) The puddle flew high into the sky.
c) We planted flowers in the puddle.
d) The puddle sang a beautiful song.
Answer: a) The cat jumped over the puddle and caught a butterfly.
5. What does "jump in a puddle" mean?
a) To splash water with both feet
b) To swim in a deep pool
c) To take a risk
d) To avoid stepping on water
Answer: c) To take a risk
