Basic Details
Word: Turkey
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bird native to North America that is commonly eaten at special meals like Thanksgiving.
Synonyms: Wild turkey, domestic turkey
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Talk turkey: To discuss something seriously, usually involving negotiations. Example: "Before we make any plans, let's sit down and talk turkey about the budget."
- Turkey shoot: An easy task or a situation where victory is assured. Example: "The basketball game turned into a turkey shoot, with our team winning by over 30 points."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every year, my family prepares a delicious roast turkey for our festive Thanksgiving dinner.
Example 2: When I visited the farm, I was surprised to see a flock of wild turkeys roaming freely.
Example 3: The little boy dressed up as a turkey for the school's Thanksgiving play.
Fun Fact
Did you know that domesticated turkeys cannot fly very well, while wild turkeys can fly short distances at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour?
Famous Quote
"Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude." Nigel Hamilton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "turkey" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large bird commonly eaten at Thanksgiving
c) A kind of tree
d) A small mammal
Answer: b) A large bird commonly eaten at Thanksgiving
2. Which of these is a synonym of "turkey"?
a) Sparrow
b) Wild turkey
c) Blue jay
d) Eagle
Answer: b) Wild turkey
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "turkey"?
a) Walrus
b) Lion
c) N/A
d) Elephant
Answer: c) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "turkey" correctly?
a) The turkey flew across the sky like an eagle.
b) We go to the park to see the turkey race.
c) Our family enjoyed turkey with all the traditional sides during the holiday.
d) The turkey swims like a duck.
Answer: c) Our family enjoyed turkey with all the traditional sides during the holiday.
5. What does the idiom "talk turkey" mean?
a) To discuss something seriously
b) To play a game
c) To tell a joke
d) To sing
Answer: a) To discuss something seriously
