Basic Details
Word: Cage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A structure made of bars or wire in which animals or birds are kept.
Synonyms: Enclosure, Pen
Antonyms: Open space, Freedom
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a bird in a cage: Used to describe someone who feels trapped or restricted. Example: "After being grounded for a week, he felt like a bird in a cage."
- To rattle one's cage: To annoy or upset someone. Example: "The constant noise from the construction site really rattled her cage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The zookeeper carefully cleaned the cage to ensure the animals were living in a safe environment.
Example 2: She has a beautiful parrot that dances and sings while sitting in its cage.
Example 3: The cat watched curiously as the bird fluttered around its cage.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "cage" comes from the Old French word "cage," which means "a place for a bird"? This shows how cages have long been associated with keeping birds and other animals contained.
Famous Quote
"The bird fights its cage." - Henri Matisse
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cage" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A structure for keeping animals
c) A kind of flower
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A structure for keeping animals
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cage"?
a) Pen
b) Valley
c) Mountain
d) River
Answer: a) Pen
3. Which sentence uses "cage" correctly?
a) The cage flew across the room.
b) The child put his toy in the cage.
c) The cat jumped into the cage to play.
d) The cage swam in the water.
Answer: c) The cat jumped into the cage to play.
4. Which idiom describes feeling trapped, relating to "cage"?
a) To rattle one's cage
b) Like a bird in a cage
c) A fish out of water
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Like a bird in a cage
5. What is the opposite of "cage"?
a) Freedom
b) Enclosure
c) Farm
d) House
Answer: a) Freedom
