Basic Details
Word: Toadstool
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of mushroom that is often poisonous and has a cap and stalk.
Synonyms: Mushroom, fungus
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the toadstool: Refers to being in a very secure or sheltered position. Example: "She felt safe, as if she was under the toadstool, whenever she was with her family."
- Like a toadstool in the woods: This phrase describes something that appears out of nowhere. Example: "The new shop appeared like a toadstool in the woods, surprising everyone in the neighbourhood."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bright red toadstool with white spots made the forest floor look magical.
Example 2: While hiking, we learned that some toadstools can be very dangerous to touch or eat.
Example 3: The children were fascinated by the toadstools they found, but they were careful not to get too close.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the most famous toadstool is the fly agaric? This distinctive red mushroom with white spots is often depicted in fairy tales and stories!
Famous Quote
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure, like a toadstool rising out of the damp earth." - Colin Powell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toadstool" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A kind of tree
c) A type of mushroom
d) A kind of insect
Answer: c) A type of mushroom
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toadstool"?
a) Rock
b) Tree
c) Fungus
d) Flower
Answer: c) Fungus
3. Which sentence uses "toadstool" correctly?
a) The toadstool sang a beautiful song.
b) We should eat the toadstool for dinner.
c) The toadstool within the woods caught our attention with its vibrant colour.
d) The toadstool jumped over the fence.
Answer: c) The toadstool within the woods caught our attention with its vibrant colour.
4. Which idiom relates to feeling safe and sheltered, similar to "toadstool"?
a) Under the toadstool
b) Like a fish out of water
c) Above the clouds
d) Just around the corner
Answer: a) Under the toadstool
5. What is the opposite of "toadstool"?
a) N/A
b) Butterfly
c) Shark
d) Elephant
Answer: a) N/A
