Basic Details
Word: Gaggle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of geese that are on land or water; it can also refer to a noisy group of people.
Synonyms: Cluster, group, flock
Antonyms: Individual, singularity
Idioms and Phrases
- Gaggle of geese: Refers to a loud and chaotic group, especially when people are talking over each other. Example: "The children made a gaggle of geese in the playground during recess."
- Gaggle about: To talk noisily or excitedly about something. Example: "The students gathered to gaggle about the upcoming school trip."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gaggle of geese waddled across the grassy field, honking loudly.
Example 2: As the party got lively, a gaggle of friends stood in the corner, sharing funny stories.
Example 3: The teacher had to quiet the gaggle of students before she could start the lesson.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "gaggle" originally was used to describe geese but has been adopted in language to describe any noisy group? It gives a fun image of the chaotic sounds geese make when they are together!
Famous Quote
"In a gaggle of people, one may find wisdom among the mayhem." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gaggle" mean?
a) A quiet place
b) A group of geese or a noisy crowd
c) A type of flower
d) A single bird
Answer: b) A group of geese or a noisy crowd
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gaggle"?
a) Singularity
b) Flock
c) Individual
d) Silence
Answer: b) Flock
3. What is an antonym of "gaggle"?
a) Group
b) Cluster
c) Individual
d) Crowd
Answer: c) Individual
4. Which sentence uses "gaggle" correctly?
a) The gaggle of geese flew into the sky.
b) The gaggle of flowers bloomed beautifully.
c) She saw a gaggle of mountains in the distance.
d) A gaggle of voices filled the room during the celebration.
Answer: d) A gaggle of voices filled the room during the celebration.
5. What does the idiom "gaggle about" mean?
a) To talk quietly
b) To silently observe
c) To talk noisily or excitedly
d) To walk around
Answer: c) To talk noisily or excitedly
