Basic Details
Word: Caterpillar
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, worm-like creature that is the larval stage of a butterfly or a moth.
Synonyms: Larva, grub
Antonyms: Adult butterfly, moth
Idioms and Phrases
- Butterflies in the stomach: Feeling nervous or excited. Example: "Before her performance, she had butterflies in her stomach."
- Turn into a butterfly: To undergo a big change or transformation. Example: "After months of hard work, he really turned into a butterfly and started his own business."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The caterpillar crawled slowly on the leaf, munching on it as it grew.
Example 2: After a few weeks, the caterpillar formed a cocoon and began its transformation.
Example 3: Children love to watch the caterpillar turn into a beautiful butterfly in the garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some caterpillars can eat up to 27,000 times their body weight before they become butterflies? That’s why they eat so much!
Famous Quote
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "caterpillar" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A small, worm-like creature
c) A kind of bird
d) A rock
Answer: b) A small, worm-like creature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "caterpillar"?
a) Grub
b) Sparrow
c) Ladybird
d) Moth
Answer: a) Grub
3. Which sentence uses "caterpillar" correctly?
a) The caterpillar sang a song.
b) The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
c) The caterpillar played football.
d) The caterpillar flew to the moon.
Answer: b) The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
4. Which idiom relates to "caterpillar"?
a) Butterflies in the stomach
b) Cold as ice
c) As easy as pie
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) Butterflies in the stomach
5. What is the opposite of "caterpillar"?
a) Ant
b) Adult butterfly
c) Worm
d) Snail
Answer: b) Adult butterfly
