Basic Details
Word: Pup
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A young dog or the young of some other animals.
Synonyms: Puppy, whelp
Antonyms: Adult, mature dog
Idioms and Phrases
- Look what the cat dragged in: Used to refer to someone or something unexpected that just arrived. Example: "Well, look what the cat dragged in - a little pup looking for a new home!"
- Pup and the pack: Referring to a young or inexperienced person who is learning from others. Example: "As a new player on the team, he was the pup in the pack trying to learn from the veterans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The small pup wagged its tail happily as it played with a ball in the garden.
Example 2: My sister adopted a little pup from the animal shelter last week.
Example 3: The mother dog watched over her pups with great care and affection.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a pup's sense of smell is about 40 times better than that of a human? This remarkable ability helps them navigate their world and find food!
Famous Quote
"The only thing better than a friend is a friend with four paws." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pup" mean?
a) A young cat
b) A young bird
c) A young dog
d) A young rabbit
Answer: c) A young dog
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pup"?
a) Kitten
b) Puppy
c) Fawn
d) Calf
Answer: b) Puppy
3. Which word is an antonym of "pup"?
a) Newborn
b) Adult
c) Tiny
d) Infant
Answer: b) Adult
4. Which sentence uses "pup" correctly?
a) The pup flew up into the sky.
b) The big pup chased its tail in circles.
c) The pup read a book about dogs.
d) The pup cooked dinner for the family.
Answer: b) The big pup chased its tail in circles.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of a "pup"?
a) Look what the cat dragged in
b) A fish out of water
c) A mad hatter
d) In the doghouse
Answer: a) Look what the cat dragged in
