Spell Bee Word: woodlouse

Basic Details

Word: Woodlouse

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, greyish-brown creature that lives in damp places and looks like a tiny crab.

Synonyms: Pillbug, roly-poly, isopod

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. As cosy as a woodlouse: Used to describe someone who feels very comfortable and content. Example: "After wrapping herself in her favourite blanket, she felt as cosy as a woodlouse."
2. Woodlouse in a pickle: To be in a difficult situation. Example: "If we forget our tickets, we’ll be like a woodlouse in a pickle at the concert."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The woodlouse scuttled across the damp soil, seeking shelter from the sun.

Example 2: During our garden exploration, we found a woodlouse hiding under a rock.

Example 3: Woodlice are often found in gardens, where they help break down plant material.

Fun Fact

Did you know that woodlice are not actually insects? They belong to a group called crustaceans, which also includes crabs and lobsters!

Famous Quote

"The small things in life, like woodlice in a garden, often bring the greatest joy." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "woodlouse" mean?

a) A kind of fish
b) A small creature that lives in damp places
c) A type of flower
d) A type of tree

Answer: b) A small creature that lives in damp places

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

a) Caterpillar
b) Roly-poly
c) Ant
d) Spider

Answer: b) Roly-poly

3. Which sentence uses "woodlouse" correctly?

a) The woodlouse flew away in the wind.
b) The woodlouse hid under a piece of bark.
c) The woodlouse sang a lovely song.
d) The woodlouse danced at the party.

Answer: b) The woodlouse hid under a piece of bark.

4. Which idiom means feeling comfortable?

a) Woodlouse in a pickle
b) As cosy as a woodlouse
c) As brave as a lion
d) Busy as a bee

Answer: b) As cosy as a woodlouse

5. What is the opposite of "woodlouse"?

a) N/A
b) Frog
c) Dragonfly
d) Both b and c

Answer: a) N/A