Spell Bee Word: fox

Basic Details

Word: Fox

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, cunning animal with a bushy tail and pointed ears, known for being clever.

Synonyms: Vixen (female), Reynard (male)

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Outfox someone: To trick or outsmart someone. Example: "She managed to outfox her competitors and win the game.
2. Sly as a fox: Describes someone who is very clever and tricky. Example: "He is sly as a fox when it comes to solving puzzles."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The fox darted between the trees, trying to evade the hounds that were chasing it.

Example 2: In the story, the clever fox tricked the farmer to steal some chickens.

Example 3: We saw a beautiful fox with a fluffy tail roaming around the meadow at dusk.

Fun Fact

Did you know that there are more than 30 species of foxes worldwide? The most common one is the red fox, known for its bright reddish-orange fur.

Famous Quote

"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." - Archilochus

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "fox" mean?

a) A type of bird
b) A clever animal with a bushy tail
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain

Answer: b) A clever animal with a bushy tail

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

a) Vixen
b) Elephant
c) Tiger
d) Giraffe

Answer: a) Vixen

3. Which sentence uses "fox" correctly?

a) The fox jumped over the fence.
b) The fox danced at the party.
c) The fox drank a lot of water after the long journey.
d) The fox flew in the sky.

Answer: a) The fox jumped over the fence.

4. Which idiom means to outsmart someone?

a) Sly as a fox
b) Outfox someone
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: b) Outfox someone

5. What is the opposite of "fox"?

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

Answer: a) N/A