Basic Details
Word: Grasshopper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small insect that is known for its long legs and ability to jump very high.
Synonyms: Hopper, cricket
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Grasshopper mind: Refers to someone who easily gets distracted and jumps from one thing to another. Example: "He has a grasshopper mind, always starting new projects but never finishing them."
- Jumping like a grasshopper: Used to describe someone who is very energetic or excited. Example: "The children were jumping like grasshoppers when they saw the ice cream truck."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The grasshopper leapt from one leaf to another, showing off its impressive jumping skills.
Example 2: In the summer, we can hear the sound of grasshoppers chirping in the fields.
Example 3: During our nature walk, we spotted a green grasshopper resting on a flower.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some species of grasshoppers can jump up to 20 times their body length? That’s like a human jumping over a school bus!
Famous Quote
"The grasshopper is bigger than the elephant when he leaps into the sky." – African proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grasshopper" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A small jumping insect
c) A kind of flower
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A small jumping insect
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grasshopper"?
a) Ant
b) Spider
c) Hopper
d) Butterfly
Answer: c) Hopper
3. Which sentence uses "grasshopper" correctly?
a) The grasshopper ran very fast.
b) The grasshopper built a nest in a tree.
c) The grasshopper jumped from the flower to the grass.
d) The grasshopper swam in the ocean.
Answer: c) The grasshopper jumped from the flower to the grass.
4. Which idiom refers to someone who is easily distracted?
a) Jumping like a grasshopper
b) Grasshopper mind
c) Busy as a bee
d) Curious as a cat
Answer: b) Grasshopper mind
5. What is the opposite of "grasshopper"?
a) N/A
b) Elephant
c) Lion
d) Snake
Answer: a) N/A
