Basic Details
Word: Goat
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A goat is a common farm animal known for its cloven hooves, beard, and playful behaviour. They are often kept for their milk, meat, and wool.
Synonyms: Nanny (female goat), Billy (male goat)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Get someone's goat: To annoy or irritate someone. Example: "His constant chatter really gets my goat during study time."
- Like a goat in a cornfield: Used to describe someone who is very out of place or uncomfortable in a situation. Example: "He looked like a goat in a cornfield when he tried to dance at the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer has a friendly goat that loves to follow her around the field.
Example 2: We watched the goat climb up the rocky hill with surprising agility.
Example 3: In the petting zoo, children enjoyed feeding the playful goat with some grass.
Fun Fact
Did you know that goats are known for their incredible sense of balance? They can easily climb steep cliffs and rocky terrains that would be difficult for many other animals.
Famous Quote
"A goat is a great companion for a shepherd." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "goat" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A common farm animal
c) A kind of insect
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A common farm animal
2. Which of these is a name for a female goat?
a) Billy
b) Nanny
c) Ram
d) Ewe
Answer: b) Nanny
3. Which sentence uses "goat" correctly?
a) The goat flew over the fence.
b) The goat enjoyed playing with the children.
c) The goat sang a song on the stage.
d) The goat read a book about farming.
Answer: b) The goat enjoyed playing with the children.
4. Which idiom means to annoy someone?
a) Get someone's goat
b) Like a goat in a cornfield
c) As brave as a lion
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Get someone's goat
5. What is the opposite of "goat"?
a) N/A
b) Cat
c) Dog
d) Cow
Answer: a) N/A
