Basic Details
Word: Gorilla
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, powerful mammal that lives in forests, is a type of ape, and is known for its strength and social behaviour.
Synonyms: Ape, Primate
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: Refers to a big problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to talk about. Example: "During the meeting, everyone avoided discussing the budget cuts, even though it was the elephant in the room."
- Strong as a gorilla: Used to describe someone who is very strong and powerful. Example: "He can lift heavy weights easily; he's as strong as a gorilla!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gorilla sat quietly in the corner of the zoo, watching the visitors with its intelligent eyes.
Example 2: Gorillas are known for their close family structures and often care for each other in the wild.
Example 3: At the wildlife reserve, we were lucky enough to see a silverback gorilla leading its group through the lush greenery.
Fun Fact
Did you know that gorillas share about 98% of their DNA with humans? This close genetic relationship makes them one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom!
Famous Quote
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." William James (This relates to gorillas as both animals and humans can change their circumstances based on behaviour.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gorilla" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large forest mammal
c) A kind of fish
d) A mountain animal
Answer: b) A large forest mammal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gorilla"?
a) Elephant
b) Primate
c) Tiger
d) Rhino
Answer: b) Primate
3. Which sentence uses "gorilla" correctly?
a) The gorilla flew high in the sky.
b) The gorilla walked around in the forest, foraging for food.
c) The gorilla sang a song in the zoo.
d) The gorilla painted a picture beautifully.
Answer: b) The gorilla walked around in the forest, foraging for food.
4. Which idiom describes a strong person?
a) The elephant in the room
b) Strong as a gorilla
c) A cat's whisker
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Strong as a gorilla
5. What is the opposite of "gorilla"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Fish
d) Sparrow
Answer: a) N/A
