Basic Details
Word: Adaptation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A change or adjustment made by a living thing to survive in its environment.
Synonyms: Modification, adjustment, alteration
Antonyms: Stagnation, resistance
Idioms and Phrases
- Survival of the fittest: This phrase means that only those who adapt well to their environment will survive. Example: "In nature, survival of the fittest shows how animals adapt to compete for food."
- Go with the flow: To adjust or adapt to changes easily. Example: "At the picnic, even when it started to rain, we decided to go with the flow and had fun under the trees."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The polar bear's thick fur is an adaptation that keeps it warm in freezing temperatures.
Example 2: Plants in the desert have developed adaptations to conserve water and survive harsh conditions.
Example 3: Humans have shown remarkable adaptation over the years, inventing tools and technologies to make life easier.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the neck of a giraffe is a remarkable adaptation? It allows the giraffe to reach high leaves and food sources that other animals can't access!
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "adaptation" mean?
a) A fun event
b) A change to survive
c) A type of music
d) A scientific experiment
Answer: b) A change to survive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "adaptation"?
a) Stagnation
b) Modification
c) Revolt
d) Rejection
Answer: b) Modification
3. What is the opposite of "adaptation"?
a) Change
b) Improvement
c) Resistance
d) Flexibility
Answer: c) Resistance
4. Which sentence uses "adaptation" correctly?
a) The adaptation of the song was very loud.
b) Adaptation in animals helps them survive better in their habitats.
c) The adaptation cooked dinner quickly.
d) He wore an adaptation of a clown costume.
Answer: b) Adaptation in animals helps them survive better in their habitats.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "adaptation"?
a) Go with the flow
b) Break the ice
c) Under the weather
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Go with the flow
