Basic Details
Word: Beehive
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A structure where bees live and make honey.
Synonyms: Honeycomb, apiary
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Busy as a bee: Used to describe someone who is very active or hardworking. Example: "She was busy as a bee preparing for her school play."
- Like a bee to honey: Referring to someone who is attracted to something sweet or appealing. Example: "The new video game drew kids in like bees to honey."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The beehive buzzed with activity as thousands of bees worked together to collect nectar.
Example 2: We learned about how honey is made inside the beehive during our school trip to the farm.
Example 3: The beekeeper carefully inspected the beehive to ensure the bees were healthy and making enough honey.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a single beehive can produce up to 200 pounds of honey in a year? This makes them incredibly important for both nature and humans!
Famous Quote
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beehive" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A structure where bees live
c) A kind of insect
d) A tool used for gardening
Answer: b) A structure where bees live
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beehive"?
a) Honeycomb
b) Flower
c) Birdhouse
d) Squirrel nest
Answer: a) Honeycomb
3. Which sentence uses "beehive" correctly?
a) The beehive flew high in the sky.
b) The children were scared of the beehive.
c) The beehive was painted bright yellow.
d) The beehive made a loud noise.
Answer: b) The children were scared of the beehive.
4. Which idiom means the same as being very active?
a) Like a bee to honey
b) Busy as a bee
c) In a pickle
d) A fish out of water
Answer: b) Busy as a bee
5. What is the opposite of "beehive"?
a) N/A
b) Forest
c) Tree
d) House
Answer: a) N/A
