Basic Details
Word: Tadpole
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A young frog that is in its early stage of development, typically having a long body, a tail, and no legs.
Synonyms: Polliwog, larva
Antonyms: Frog, adult
Idioms and Phrases
- Big fish in a small pond: Describing someone who is important or influential in a small area or group, much like a tadpole can be a significant creature in a small pond. Example: "At school, he was the captain of the football team and felt like a big fish in a small pond."
- Leaps and bounds: Making significant progress, akin to a frog leaping from its tadpole stage. Example: "After practicing every day, her reading skills improved in leaps and bounds."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The pond was filled with tadpoles swimming around happily, growing every day.
Example 2: We observed the process of metamorphosis as the tadpole developed legs and began to change into a frog.
Example 3: The children were excited to catch tadpoles during their visit to the nature reserve.
Fun Fact
Did you know that tadpoles can take several weeks to months to transform into adult frogs, undergoing a fascinating process called metamorphosis where they develop legs and lungs?
Famous Quote
"The tadpole that escapes its pond can only grow into the frog it is destined to be." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tadpole" mean?
a) An adult frog
b) A young aquatic creature that develops into a frog
c) A type of fish
d) A butterfly larva
Answer: b) A young aquatic creature that develops into a frog
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tadpole"?
a) Polliwog
b) Caterpillar
c) Newt
d) Dragonfly
Answer: a) Polliwog
3. Which of these is an antonym of "tadpole"?
a) Puppy
b) Kitten
c) Frog
d) Tadpole
Answer: c) Frog
4. Which sentence uses "tadpole" correctly?
a) The tadpole jumped over the fence.
b) The tadpole was swimming in the pond.
c) The tadpole flew in the sky.
d) The tadpole danced at the party.
Answer: b) The tadpole was swimming in the pond.
5. Which idiom implies someone who feels powerful in a small group, like a tadpole in a pond?
a) Leaps and bounds
b) Big fish in a small pond
c) As easy as pie
d) A fish out of water
Answer: b) Big fish in a small pond
