Basic Details
Word: Bee
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flying insect that gathers pollen and nectar from flowers and produces honey.
Synonyms: Insect, pollinator
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Busy as a bee: Used to describe someone who is very active and hardworking. Example: "He is busy as a bee preparing for his final exams."
- The bee's knees: This phrase means something is excellent or of high quality. Example: "This new playground is the bee's knees; all the kids love it!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bee flew from flower to flower, collecting nectar to bring back to its hive.
Example 2: Without bees, many plants would not be able to grow because they help with pollination.
Example 3: The buzzing sound of the bee reminded me that spring was finally here.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a single bee can visit up to 2,000 flowers in one day? This hard work helps in the reproduction of many plants!
Famous Quote
"If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live." - Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bee" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A flying insect that makes honey
c) A kind of fish
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) A flying insect that makes honey
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bee"?
a) Butterfly
b) Pollinator
c) Ant
d) Spider
Answer: b) Pollinator
3. Which sentence uses "bee" correctly?
a) The bee played with its friends.
b) The bee buzzed around the garden looking for flowers.
c) The bee painted a picture.
d) The bee climbed a tree.
Answer: b) The bee buzzed around the garden looking for flowers.
4. Which idiom means someone is very hardworking?
a) The bee's knees
b) Busy as a bee
c) Fly like a bee
d) Sweet as honey
Answer: b) Busy as a bee
5. What is the opposite of "bee"?
a) N/A
b) Ant
c) Beetle
d) Moth
Answer: a) N/A
