Basic Details
Word: Crawl
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move on your hands and knees or to move very slowly.
Synonyms: Scramble, creep, inch
Antonyms: Run, sprint, dash
Idioms and Phrases
- Crawl out of the woodwork: To suddenly appear or come forward after a long time. Example: "After the announcement, several old classmates crawled out of the woodwork to reconnect."
- Too many cooks crawl the broth: When too many people are involved in a task, it can spoil the result. Example: "The project was a mess because too many cooks crawled the broth without clear direction."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baby began to crawl across the floor, reaching for her favourite toy.
Example 2: The sneaky cat would crawl quietly towards the bird on the ground.
Example 3: During the race, I had to crawl to the finish line after twisting my ankle.
Fun Fact
Crawling is one of the first movements a baby learns before they can walk, and it helps develop their strength and coordination!
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crawl" mean?
a) To run quickly
b) To move on hands and knees
c) To jump high
d) To walk normally
Answer: b) To move on hands and knees
2. Which of these is a synonym for "crawl"?
a) Sprint
b) Creep
c) Leap
d) Jog
Answer: b) Creep
3. Which sentence uses "crawl" correctly?
a) The child decided to crawl to the playground.
b) The dog crawled up high in the tree.
c) The man quickly crawled to reach the bus.
d) The spider crawled across the ceiling easily.
Answer: d) The spider crawled across the ceiling easily.
4. Which idiom relates best to "crawl"?
a) A bird in the hand
b) Crawl out of the woodwork
c) The bigger, the better
d) A picture is worth a thousand words
Answer: b) Crawl out of the woodwork
5. What is the opposite of "crawl"?
a) Walk
b) Dash
c) Creep
d) Slide
Answer: b) Dash
