Spell Bee Word: beetle

Basic Details

Word: Beetle

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small insect with a hard shell, six legs, and often a distinct shape that is found in gardens and forests.

Synonyms: Bug, insect

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Beetle off: To leave quickly or suddenly. Example: "We finished our project and then beetle off to the park."
2. Make a beetle of oneself: To make a fool of oneself. Example: "He made a beetle of himself when he tripped on stage during the performance."

Usage Examples

Example 1: In the garden, we found a shiny green beetle crawling on a leaf.

Example 2: The teacher showed us how to identify different types of beetles by their colours and shapes.

Example 3: At night, the light attracted many beetles buzzing around the lamp.

Fun Fact

Did you know that there are over 350,000 different species of beetles worldwide? They come in various shapes, sizes, and colours!

Famous Quote

"The beetle is a symbol of hope; it is a tiny creature that shows us the beauty of resilience." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "beetle" mean?

a) A type of flower
b) A small insect
c) A water animal
d) A kind of bird

Answer: b) A small insect

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

a) Cat
b) Bug
c) Tree
d) Rock

Answer: b) Bug

3. Which sentence uses "beetle" correctly?

a) The beetle flew high in the sky.
b) The beetle crawled along the path.
c) The beetle sang a song.
d) The beetle danced at the party.

Answer: b) The beetle crawled along the path.

4. Which idiom means to leave quickly?

a) Make a beetle of oneself
b) Beetle off
c) Barking up the wrong tree
d) Caught between a rock and a hard place

Answer: b) Beetle off

5. What is the opposite of "beetle"?

a) N/A
b) Spider
c) Fish
d) Bird

Answer: a) N/A