Basic Details
Word: Mammal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of animal that has fur or hair and usually gives birth to live young and feeds them with milk.
Synonyms: Beast, creature
Antonyms: Reptile, amphibian, bird
Idioms and Phrases
- Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back: This phrase suggests that while it may be dangerous to ask too many questions (like a cat), the answers can be rewarding. Example: "Asking lots of questions about mammals, they found it exciting to learn that dolphins are also mammals!"
- Like a moth to a flame: Refers to someone being irresistibly drawn to something or someone. For instance, "The children were like moths to a flame, rushing to learn about different mammals at the science fair."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Elephants, tigers, and whales are all types of mammals that inhabit various environments around the world.
Example 2: The teacher explained that mammals are unique because they provide milk to feed their babies.
Example 3: My favourite mammal is the dolphin because they are intelligent and friendly creatures.
Fun Fact
Did you know that mammals first appeared over 200 million years ago? They evolved from reptile-like ancestors and have adapted to live in diverse habitats, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains!
Famous Quote
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mammal" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) An animal that has fur or hair and feeds its young with milk
c) A kind of insect
d) A tree
Answer: b) An animal that has fur or hair and feeds its young with milk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mammal"?
a) Lizard
b) Beast
c) Frog
d) Sparrow
Answer: b) Beast
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "mammal"?
a) Horse
b) Dolphin
c) Reptile
d) Whale
Answer: c) Reptile
4. Which sentence uses "mammal" correctly?
a) The mammal swam in the ocean.
b) The mammal lays eggs.
c) The mammal can fly high in the sky.
d) The mammal is a plant.
Answer: a) The mammal swam in the ocean.
5. Which idiom suggests being drawn to something?
a) Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back
b) Like a moth to a flame
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: b) Like a moth to a flame
