Basic Details
Word: Turtle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A slow-moving animal with a hard shell that protects its body, often found in water or on land.
Synonyms: Tortoise, terrapin
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Slow as a turtle: Used to describe someone or something that moves very slowly. Example: "He was as slow as a turtle when trying to finish his homework."
- Turtle power: Refers to strength or ability that arises when a team or group works together. Example: "When we all contributed our ideas, we really showed some turtle power in the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The turtle swam gracefully through the water, its shell glistening in the sunlight.
Example 2: At the nature reserve, we learned about how turtles are important for the environment.
Example 3: The children watched patiently as the turtle slowly made its way across the path.
Fun Fact
Did you know that turtles can live for a very long time? Some species can live for over 100 years, making them one of the longest-living animals!
Famous Quote
"In a race between a hare and a turtle, slow and steady wins the race." Aesop
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "turtle" mean?
a) A flying animal
b) A slow-moving animal with a hard shell
c) A tree
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A slow-moving animal with a hard shell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "turtle"?
a) Octopus
b) Tortoise
c) Frog
d) Rabbit
Answer: b) Tortoise
3. Which sentence uses "turtle" correctly?
a) The turtle flew high in the sky.
b) The turtle hid in its shell when it was scared.
c) The turtle ran very fast to catch the fish.
d) The turtle sang a beautiful song.
Answer: b) The turtle hid in its shell when it was scared.
4. Which idiom means "slow"?
a) Turtle power
b) Slow as a turtle
c) Fast as a cheetah
d) Quick as a rabbit
Answer: b) Slow as a turtle
5. What is the opposite of "turtle"?
a) N/A
b) Hare
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
