Basic Details
Word: Cuttlefish
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An ocean animal with a soft body, large eyes, and eight arms, known for its ability to change colour.
Synonyms: Sepia, cephalopod
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the cuttlefish's ink: To be in a confusing or tricky situation. Example: "When they realised they lost their way in the city, they felt like they were in the cuttlefishs ink."
- To cuttle like a cuttlefish: To adapt quickly to different circumstances. Example: "He would cuttle like a cuttlefish whenever he moved to a new school, easily making friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cuttlefish is a master of disguise, capable of changing its colour and texture to blend in with the ocean floor.
Example 2: As we swam through the reef, we spotted a cuttlefish floating gracefully in the water.
Example 3: The aquarium had an interesting display of various cephalopods, including the fascinating cuttlefish.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cuttlefish have three hearts? Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body!
Famous Quote
"Cuttlefish can be masters of deception, teaching us that changing appearances does not change our true selves." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cuttlefish" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) An ocean animal that can change colour
c) A kind of bird
d) A freshwater creature
Answer: b) An ocean animal that can change colour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cuttlefish"?
a) Dolphin
b) Sepia
c) Shark
d) Crab
Answer: b) Sepia
3. Which sentence uses "cuttlefish" correctly?
a) The cuttlefish flew over the ocean.
b) The cuttlefish changed its colour to blend in with the coral.
c) The cuttlefish jumped like a frog.
d) The cuttlefish walked on land.
Answer: b) The cuttlefish changed its colour to blend in with the coral.
4. Which idiom relates to being in a tricky situation?
a) To cuttle like a cuttlefish
b) In the cuttlefish's ink
c) As clear as mud
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: b) In the cuttlefish's ink
5. What is the opposite of "cuttlefish"?
a) N/A
b) Whale
c) Tuna
d) Seal
Answer: a) N/A
