Spell Bee Word: cockroach

Basic Details

Word: Cockroach

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, flat insect that often lives in houses and is known for its quick movements.

Synonyms: Roach, Blattodea

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Fight like a cockroach: To fight hard or stubbornly even in a difficult situation. Example: "Even when the odds were against him, he continued to fight like a cockroach."
2. Last longer than a cockroach: Used to describe something that endures or persists over time. Example: "This old car has lasted longer than a cockroach!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: I spotted a cockroach scurrying across the kitchen floor and quickly grabbed a paper towel.

Example 2: Some people find cockroaches to be fascinating creatures because of their ability to survive in various environments.

Example 3: After cleaning the kitchen thoroughly, we felt relieved to have taken care of the cockroach problem.

Fun Fact

Did you know that cockroaches can live for up to a week without their heads? This is because they breathe through holes in their body segments, not through their mouths!

Famous Quote

"We have a cockroach infestation – that’s biology." - Anne Sullivan

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "cockroach" mean?

a) A small mammal
b) A flat insect
c) A type of bird
d) A kind of fish

Answer: b) A flat insect

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

a) Ant
b) Roach
c) Beetle
d) Butterfly

Answer: b) Roach

3. Which sentence uses "cockroach" correctly?

a) The cockroach painted a picture.
b) The cockroach ran quickly to hide.
c) The cockroach sang a song.
d) The cockroach is a great helper.

Answer: b) The cockroach ran quickly to hide.

4. Which idiom means to endure or persist?

a) Fight like a cockroach
b) Last longer than a cockroach
c) As slow as a snail
d) Flew too close to the sun

Answer: b) Last longer than a cockroach

5. What is the opposite of "cockroach"?

a) N/A
b) Lion
c) Bird
d) Tree

Answer: a) N/A