Basic Details
Word: Birds
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Creatures that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs; most can fly.
Synonyms: Avian, fowl
Antonyms: Mammals, reptiles
Idioms and Phrases
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: This means its better to have a small, certain advantage than the possibility of a greater one that may not happen. Example: "She decided to take the job offer rather than wait for something better because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
- Kill two birds with one stone: To achieve two goals with a single action. Example: "By combining dinner and a meeting, we killed two birds with one stone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many birds migrate south during the winter to find warmer climates.
Example 2: A robin was singing in the garden, filling the air with beautiful music.
Example 3: The children watched in amazement as the eagle soared gracefully high in the sky.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some birds can fly at amazing speeds? The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird and can dive at speeds of over 240 miles per hour when hunting!
Famous Quote
"The early bird catches the worm." - William Camden
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "birds" mean?
a) Fish in the sea
b) Creatures with feathers and wings
c) Small mammals
d) Insects
Answer: b) Creatures with feathers and wings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "birds"?
a) Fowl
b) Beast
c) Fish
d) Reptile
Answer: a) Fowl
3. Which of the following words is an antonym of "birds"?
a) Fish
b) Insects
c) Trees
d) Flowers
Answer: a) Fish
4. Which sentence uses "birds" correctly?
a) The birds were swimming in the pond.
b) The birds flew south for winter.
c) The birds were climbing the tree.
d) The birds were driving home.
Answer: b) The birds flew south for winter.
5. Which idiom means to achieve two goals at once?
a) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
b) Kill two birds with one stone
c) As free as a bird
d) To have a bird's eye view
Answer: b) Kill two birds with one stone
