Basic Details
Word: Rustle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a soft, light sound, like leaves or paper moving.
Synonyms: Crunch, crackle, whisper
Antonyms: Silence, stillness
Idioms and Phrases
- Rustle up: To gather or prepare something quickly. Example: "I managed to rustle up a quick snack before the guests arrived."
- Rustle someones jimmies: To cause someone to become annoyed or upset. Example: "His careless comments didnt rustle my jimmies at all."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The leaves began to rustle gently in the evening breeze as the sun set.
Example 2: I could hear the rustle of the paper as she read the letter aloud to the class.
Example 3: The rustle in the bushes made me turn around, curious to see what was hiding there.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "rustle" comes from the Middle English word "rustlen," which means to make a noise? It has been used in English since the 15th century!
Famous Quote
"The soft rustle of leaves is the sound of nature preparing for change." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rustle" mean?
a) To move quickly
b) To make a soft sound
c) To run away
d) To fly high
Answer: b) To make a soft sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rustle"?
a) Whisper
b) Shout
c) Yell
d) Scream
Answer: a) Whisper
3. What is an antonym of "rustle"?
a) Sound
b) Silence
c) Noise
d) Echo
Answer: b) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "rustle" correctly?
a) The rustle of the waves was soothing to hear.
b) The cat began to rustle when it saw a mouse.
c) The tree rustled up and down in the wind.
d) He rustled at the finish line.
Answer: a) The rustle of the waves was soothing to hear.
5. What does the idiom "rustle up" mean?
a) To make a loud noise
b) To gather something quickly
c) To run away
d) To be very quiet
Answer: b) To gather something quickly
