Basic Details
Word: Finch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small songbird with a short, conical beak, often found in gardens and forests.
Synonyms: Sparrow, canary, goldfinch
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Happy as a finch: Used to describe someone who is very happy and content. Example: "After receiving the good news, she was as happy as a finch, smiling all day."
- To be in fine feather: To be in good spirits or in good condition. Example: "Although it was raining, he arrived at the party in fine feather, ready to enjoy himself."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the warm spring, we often see a bright yellow finch searching for seeds in the garden.
Example 2: The cheerful song of the finch can brighten even the dullest of days.
Example 3: During our nature walk, we spotted a family of finches building a nest in the tree.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some finches can learn to mimic human speech, just like parrots? This makes them quite unique among songbirds!
Famous Quote
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein (This can be related to finches as they often adapt and thrive in various environments.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "finch" mean?
a) A large mammal
b) A small songbird
c) A type of fish
d) A reptile
Answer: b) A small songbird
2. Which of these is a synonym of "finch"?
a) Eagle
b) Sparrow
c) Owl
d) Pelican
Answer: b) Sparrow
3. Which sentence uses "finch" correctly?
a) The finch swam across the river.
b) The finch sang beautifully in the tree.
c) The finch ran quickly away from the cat.
d) The finch built a home in the lake.
Answer: b) The finch sang beautifully in the tree.
4. Which idiom means to be filled with happiness?
a) To be in fine feather
b) Happy as a finch
c) To be a bird in the hand
d) A little bird told me
Answer: b) Happy as a finch
5. What is the opposite of "finch"?
a) N/A
b) Tiger
c) Whale
d) Elephant
Answer: a) N/A
