Basic Details
Word: Quack
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: As a noun, it means the sound made by a duck. As a verb, it refers to the act of making that sound or can mean to act like a fraud or cheat.
Synonyms: Quacking sound, croak (for the verb meaning to imitate a duck)
Antonyms: Silence, hush
Idioms and Phrases
- Quack like a duck: This phrase means to act in a way that is obvious or to mimic something. Example: "If she acts like a leader and quacks like a duck, then she must be the leader!"
- Quack doctor: Refers to someone pretending to be a medical professional but lacking real qualifications. Example: "The town was worried about the quack doctor who promised to cure all illnesses."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children watched with delight as the ducks swam in the pond, each one quacking happily.
Example 2: He had to quack like a duck to make the children laugh during the storytelling session.
Example 3: The community warned people about the quack who claimed to cure any disease with fake medicines.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the sound a duck makes, known as a quack, can echo and produce unusual sounds? Ducks are the only animals that can quack in many different ways depending on their mood!
Famous Quote
"If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quack" mean as a noun?
a) A type of bird
b) The sound made by a duck
c) A kind of fish
d) A tree
Answer: b) The sound made by a duck
2. Which of these is a synonym for "quack"?
a) Purr
b) Croak
c) Bark
d) Chirp
Answer: b) Croak
3. Which sentence uses "quack" correctly as a verb?
a) The man quacked like a duck to entertain the kids.
b) The quack was beautiful like a flower.
c) The quack sang a lovely song.
d) The fruit was ripe and quack.
Answer: a) The man quacked like a duck to entertain the kids.
4. What does "quack doctor" refer to?
a) A real doctor with a proper degree
b) Someone pretending to be a doctor with no qualifications
c) A friendly veterinary doctor
d) A doctor who treats only ducks
Answer: b) Someone pretending to be a doctor with no qualifications
5. What is the opposite of "quack" when referring to silence?
a) Sound
b) Noise
c) Silence
d) Rest
Answer: c) Silence
