Spell Bee Word: hen

Basic Details

Word: Hen

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A female chicken, often kept for eggs.

Synonyms: Chicken, fowl

Antonyms: Rooster

Idioms and Phrases

1. Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don’t assume you will get something before it actually happens. Example: "She thought she had already won the art competition, but I told her not to count her chickens before they hatch."
2. As busy as a hen with one chick: Used to describe someone who is very busy. Example: "She’s as busy as a hen with one chick trying to finish all her schoolwork before the deadline."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The hen laid three eggs in the nest today.

Example 2: We watched the hen clucking and scratching the ground for seeds.

Example 3: The farmer was proud of his hen, which was known for laying the largest eggs in the village.

Fun Fact

Did you know that hens can recognise over 100 different faces of people and animals? This helps them stay safe and connected in their flock!

Famous Quote

"The hen is the most devoted mother in the animal kingdom." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "hen" mean?

a) A male chicken
b) A type of rat
c) A female chicken
d) A kind of fish

Answer: c) A female chicken

2. Which of these is a synonym of "hen"?

a) Cow
b) Fowl
c) Sheep
d) Dog

Answer: b) Fowl

3. Which is the antonym of "hen"?

a) Duck
b) Rooster
c) Goose
d) Turkey

Answer: b) Rooster

4. Which sentence uses "hen" correctly?

a) The hen swam in the pond.
b) The hen laid eggs every morning.
c) The hen flew over the fence.
d) The hen danced at the party.

Answer: b) The hen laid eggs every morning.

5. Which idiom warns against assuming outcomes?

a) As busy as a hen with one chick
b) Don't count your chickens before they hatch
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) When the rooster crows, the sun will rise

Answer: b) Don't count your chickens before they hatch