Basic Details
Word: Endangered
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: At risk of becoming extinct or disappearing.
Synonyms: Threatened, jeopardised
Antonyms: Safe, protected
Idioms and Phrases
- Endangered species: A type of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction. Example: "The giant panda is an endangered species that needs protection."
- On the endangered list: Refers to being officially recognised as at risk of extinction. Example: "Many rhinos are on the endangered list due to poaching."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The snow leopard is classified as endangered because its habitat is disappearing rapidly.
Example 2: Conservationists are working hard to save endangered species from extinction.
Example 3: Our planet needs our help to protect the endangered plants and animals that live on it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) creates the Red List, which is a comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of the world's biological species, including endangered animals and plants?
Famous Quote
"The future will be shaped by how we care for our planet and the endangered species that call it home." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "endangered" mean?
a) Common
b) At risk of extinction
c) Very safe
d) Growing quickly
Answer: b) At risk of extinction
2. Which of these is a synonym of "endangered"?
a) Protected
b) Threatened
c) Safe
d) Common
Answer: b) Threatened
3. Which sentence uses "endangered" correctly?
a) The endangered tree grows in the garden.
b) The endangered tiger is in danger of disappearing.
c) The endangered cat is very common in homes.
d) The endangered bird sings beautifully.
Answer: b) The endangered tiger is in danger of disappearing.
4. Which idiom refers to animals at risk?
a) Endangered species
b) On the endangered list
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a and b
5. What is the opposite of "endangered"?
a) N/A
b) Universally known
c) Safe
d) Common
Answer: c) Safe
