Basic Details
Word: Rhinoceros
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, thick-skinned animal with one or two horns on its nose, usually found in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Rhino, horned beast
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- White elephants and rhinoceroses: Refers to possessions that are more trouble than they are worth. Example: "That outdated computer is just a white elephant and rhinoceros in the office; we never use it."
- As stubborn as a rhinoceros: Used to describe someone who is very stubborn or obstinate. Example: "He is as stubborn as a rhinoceros when it comes to changing his mind about the plan."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rhinoceros wandered through the grasslands, grazing peacefully on the lush vegetation.
Example 2: At the wildlife sanctuary, we observed a rhinoceros enjoying a mud bath to keep its skin cool.
Example 3: Conservationists are working hard to protect the rhinoceros from poaching and habitat loss.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the skin of a rhinoceros is not only thick but also very sensitive? It can feel even the slightest touch, which helps them stay aware of their surroundings.
Famous Quote
"The rhinoceros is not that big; it weighs about 2,200 kilograms, and that it is really just a very, very big horse." Rachael L. O. Smith
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rhinoceros" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large, thick-skinned animal
c) A kind of flower
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A large, thick-skinned animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rhinoceros"?
a) Elephant
b) Rhino
c) Giraffe
d) Tiger
Answer: b) Rhino
3. Which sentence uses "rhinoceros" correctly?
a) The rhinoceros played in the water.
b) The rhinoceros is a skilled swimmer.
c) The rhinoceros grazed peacefully in the savannah.
d) The rhinoceros climbed a tree.
Answer: c) The rhinoceros grazed peacefully in the savannah.
4. Which idiom relates to the word "rhinoceros"?
a) As stubborn as a rhinoceros
b) Bite the hand that feeds you
c) A lion's share
d) In hot water
Answer: a) As stubborn as a rhinoceros
5. What is the opposite of "rhinoceros"?
a) N/A
b) Giraffe
c) Rabbit
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
