Basic Details
Word: Humpty
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A character from a nursery rhyme, often depicted as an egg-shaped figure who falls off a wall.
Synonyms: Egg, Figure
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall: Referring to a situation that is precarious or unstable. Example: "The teams lead was like Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, ready to fall apart at any moment."
- All the king's horses and all the king's men: Many efforts to fix something that seems irreparable. Example: "After the storm, all the king's horses and all the king's men came to help rebuild the town."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall when he slipped off the wall.
Example 2: The story of Humpty Dumpty teaches us about the consequences of taking risks.
Example 3: Children enjoy drawing pictures of Humpty Dumpty and imagining what he would do if he hadnt fallen.
Fun Fact
The character Humpty Dumpty is believed to have first appeared in print in 1810, but there are many theories about his origins, including that he might represent an actual event or figure from history!
Famous Quote
"Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again." This rhyme demonstrates that some things, once broken, cannot be repaired.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Humpty" refer to in tales?
a) A type of fruit
b) A character from a nursery rhyme
c) A kind of toy
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A character from a nursery rhyme
2. Which of these is a synonym for "Humpty"?
a) Lion
b) Egg
c) Car
d) Tree
Answer: b) Egg
3. Which idiom relates to Humpty Dumpty's story?
a) Don't count your chickens
b) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
c) Early bird catches the worm
d) Sitting on the fence
Answer: b) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
4. Which sentence uses "Humpty" correctly?
a) Humpty jumped over the fence.
b) Humpty Dumpty fell off a wall.
c) Humpty rode a bicycle.
d) Humpty is going to school.
Answer: b) Humpty Dumpty fell off a wall.
5. What is the opposite of "Humpty"?
a) N/A
b) Tall person
c) A building
d) A plant
Answer: a) N/A
