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Basic Details

Word: Cat

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet and is known for its playful and independent behaviour.

Synonyms: Feline, kitty

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Curiosity killed the cat: This phrase warns that being too curious can lead to trouble. Example: "Make sure not to dig too deep into other people's business; remember, curiosity killed the cat."
2. Cat's out of the bag: This phrase means that a secret is revealed. Example: "When she accidentally mentioned the surprise party, the cat was out of the bag."

Usage Examples

Example 1: My cat loves to chase after the shiny red laser dot around the living room.

Example 2: Every morning, the cat sits by the window watching the birds outside.

Example 3: After a long day, my cat likes to curl up on my lap for a cosy nap.

Fun Fact

Did you know that cats can make over 100 different sounds? Unlike dogs, who mainly bark, cats have a wide range of vocal noises!

Famous Quote

"Time spent with cats is never wasted." Sigmund Freud

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "cat" mean?

a) A type of dog
b) A small furry animal
c) A kind of bird
d) A large mammal

Answer: b) A small furry animal

2. Which of these is a synonym of "cat"?

a) Dog
b) Feline
c) Horse
d) Fish

Answer: b) Feline

3. Which sentence uses "cat" correctly?

a) The cat can soar through the sky.
b) The cat meowed for its dinner.
c) The cat danced all night.
d) The cat climbed a tree like a bird.

Answer: b) The cat meowed for its dinner.

4. Which idiom means a secret is revealed?

a) Curiosity killed the cat
b) Cat's out of the bag
c) Its raining cats and dogs
d) As like a cat in gloves

Answer: b) Cat's out of the bag

5. What is the opposite of "cat"?

a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Whale
d) Tiger

Answer: a) N/A