Basic Details
Word: Clownfish
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, brightly coloured fish that lives in warm sea waters and often has white stripes on its body.
Synonyms: Anemonefish, Nemo fish
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a clownfish in an anemone: Refers to feeling safe and comfortable in a particular place. Example: "When she settled in her new school, she felt like a clownfish in an anemone, surrounded by friendly classmates."
- Jumping like a clownfish: Describes someone who is very energetic and playful. Example: "The children were jumping around like clownfish, excited about their day at the aquarium."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The clownfish is known for its vibrant orange colour and white stripes, making it easily recognisable.
Example 2: At the marine aquarium, we watched the excited clownfish darting in and out of the sea anemones.
Example 3: The film "Finding Nemo" made clownfish famous around the world and showed their unique relationship with anemones.
Fun Fact
Did you know that clownfish have a unique ability to live among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones? They are immune to the anemone's sting, which provides them with protection from predators.
Famous Quote
"There is nothing so tragic as a clownfish, who cannot laugh at himself." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clownfish" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) A small bright fish
c) A kind of mammal
d) A flying creature
Answer: b) A small bright fish
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clownfish"?
a) Goldfish
b) Anemonefish
c) Catfish
d) Pufferfish
Answer: b) Anemonefish
3. Which sentence uses "clownfish" correctly?
a) The clownfish is a bird that flies high in the sky.
b) The clownfish swims happily among the sea anemones.
c) The clownfish is a type of tree.
d) The clownfish played in the garden.
Answer: b) The clownfish swims happily among the sea anemones.
4. Which idiom means being comfortable in a situation like a clownfish?
a) Jumping like a clownfish
b) Like a clownfish in an anemone
c) Clowning around
d) Floating like a feather
Answer: b) Like a clownfish in an anemone
5. What is the opposite of "clownfish"?
a) N/A
b) Shark
c) Dolphin
d) Whale
Answer: a) N/A
