Basic Details
Word: Giraffe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tall animal with a long neck and legs, known for its spotted coat and found in Africa.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Head above the crowd: To stand out or be noticeable among many others, just like a giraffe does with its height. Example: "In the talent show, she had her head above the crowd with her incredible singing voice."
- Long and tall: Describing someone or something that is very tall, similar to a giraffe. Example: "The basketball player was long and tall, making it easy for him to score from anywhere on the court."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The giraffe is the tallest land animal, reaching heights of up to 18 feet.
Example 2: At the safari park, we were thrilled to see a giraffe stretching its neck to nibble on the treetops.
Example 3: The giraffe's distinctive spots help it blend in with the sunlight filtering through the trees.
Fun Fact
Did you know that giraffes only need to drink water once every few days? They can get most of their moisture from the leaves they eat!
Famous Quote
"The giraffe is not really a tall animal; it is more like a short animal with a very long neck." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "giraffe" mean?
a) A tall animal with a long neck
b) A type of bird
c) A small mammal
d) A kind of tree
Answer: a) A tall animal with a long neck
2. Which sentence uses "giraffe" correctly?
a) The giraffe ran around the track.
b) The giraffe skilfully climbed the tree.
c) The giraffe leaned down to drink from the waterhole.
d) The giraffe flew over the mountains.
Answer: c) The giraffe leaned down to drink from the waterhole.
3. Which idiom means the same as "giraffe"?
a) Long and tall
b) Head above the crowd
c) As busy as a bee
d) Fit as a fiddle
Answer: a) Long and tall
4. How can a giraffe's height be described?
a) Short and stout
b) Long and towering
c) Flat and wide
d) Small and delicate
Answer: b) Long and towering
5. What is a fun fact about giraffes?
a) They can fly high in the sky.
b) They need to drink water every day.
c) They can survive without drinking for several days.
d) They only eat grass.
Answer: c) They can survive without drinking for several days.
