Basic Details
Word: Rodent
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small animal with sharp front teeth, often found in homes and fields, like mice and rats.
Synonyms: Rat, mouse, squirrel, beaver
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a rat leaving a sinking ship: Used to describe someone who abandons a situation when it becomes dangerous or difficult. Example: "When the company started losing money, many employees behaved like rats leaving a sinking ship."
- Happy as a mouse in a cheese factory: Means someone is very happy and content. Example: "He was as happy as a mouse in a cheese factory when he received his birthday gifts."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rodent scurried across the floor, searching for crumbs left by the children.
Example 2: In the garden, we spotted a cute little rodent nibbling on a piece of fruit.
Example 3: The scientist studied the behaviour of the rodent to learn more about animal instincts.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 2,000 species of rodents? They are the most diverse group of mammals and can be found on every continent except Antarctica!
Famous Quote
"A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy." Ingrid Newkirk
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rodent" mean?
a) A type of insect
b) A large wild cat
c) A small animal with sharp front teeth
d) A kind of bird
Answer: c) A small animal with sharp front teeth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rodent"?
a) Eagle
b) Squirrel
c) Frog
d) Snake
Answer: b) Squirrel
3. Which sentence uses "rodent" correctly?
a) The rodent soared through the sky.
b) The rodent curled up in its warm nest.
c) The rodent roared loudly in the jungle.
d) The rodent danced at the ball.
Answer: b) The rodent curled up in its warm nest.
4. Which idiom means someone is quick to leave in a crisis?
a) Happy as a mouse in a cheese factory
b) Like a rat leaving a sinking ship
c) Busy as a bee
d) As quiet as a mouse
Answer: b) Like a rat leaving a sinking ship
5. What is the opposite of "rodent"?
a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Dolphin
d) Falcon
Answer: a) N/A
