Spell Bee Word: butterfly

Basic Details

Word: Butterfly

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A colourful insect with two large wings that can fly.

Synonyms: Moth, Flutterer

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Butterflies in the stomach: Refers to feeling nervous or anxious. Example: "Before the big performance, I had butterflies in my stomach."
2. Chasing butterflies: Trying to achieve something that is elusive or difficult. Example: "He spent his weekends chasing butterflies instead of focusing on his studies."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The butterfly landed gently on the flower, displaying its beautiful colours.

Example 2: In spring, we saw many butterflies dancing through the garden.

Example 3: The children watched in awe as the butterfly emerged from its cocoon.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some butterfly species can migrate thousands of miles? The Monarch butterfly travels from Canada to Mexico each year!

Famous Quote

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "butterfly" mean?

a) A type of fish
b) A colourful insect
c) A type of flower
d) A kind of rock

Answer: b) A colourful insect

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

a) Moth
b) Spider
c) Beetle
d) Ladybug

Answer: a) Moth

3. Which sentence uses "butterfly" correctly?

a) The butterfly sang a beautiful song.
b) The butterfly landed on the bright flower.
c) The butterfly played with the kids.
d) The butterfly drove a car.

Answer: b) The butterfly landed on the bright flower.

4. Which idiom suggests feeling nervous or anxious?

a) Chasing butterflies
b) Butterflies in the stomach
c) Like a butterfly
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: b) Butterflies in the stomach

5. What is the opposite of "butterfly"?

a) N/A
b) Caterpillar
c) Insect
d) Ant

Answer: a) N/A