Spell Bee Word: mammoth

Basic Details

Word: Mammoth

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A large, hairy elephant-like animal that lived a long time ago, now extinct.

Synonyms: Colossal, huge, gigantic

Antonyms: Tiny, small, minuscule

Idioms and Phrases

1. Like finding a needle in a mammoth: Used to describe a task that is extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Example: "Trying to locate a specific book in that messy library is like finding a needle in a mammoth."
2. Wake the mammoth: To stir up a big problem or issue that was previously ignored. Example: "Starting that project without a plan may wake the mammoth of all our past mistakes."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The mammoth is thought to have roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, sharing habitats with early humans.

Example 2: Scientists discovered a remarkably preserved mammoth in Siberian ice, giving us insight into its life millions of years ago.

Example 3: The museum's mammoth skeleton attracted many visitors who were fascinated by this ancient creature's size.

Fun Fact

Did you know that mammoths had long, curved tusks that could grow up to 15 feet long? These tusks were used for digging through snow to find food and for fighting other mammoths.

Famous Quote

"The past is a great place and I don’t want to erase it or to blame it, but I can’t go back to it." – Meryl Streep

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "mammoth" mean?

a) A type of fish
b) A large, extinct animal
c) A form of tree
d) A small insect

Answer: b) A large, extinct animal

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

a) Slight
b) Colossal
c) Small
d) Average

Answer: b) Colossal

3. Which word is an antonym of "mammoth"?

a) Huge
b) Enormous
c) Tiny
d) Gigantic

Answer: c) Tiny

4. Which sentence uses "mammoth" correctly?

a) The mammoth ran fast through the forest.
b) The mammoth was a tiny creature.
c) The museum displayed a mammoth skeleton from the Ice Age.
d) The mammoth sings beautifully.

Answer: c) The museum displayed a mammoth skeleton from the Ice Age.

5. Which idiom means the same as "mammoth" in terms of size?

a) Small as a mouse
b) Elephant in the room
c) Colossal as a mountain
d) Like finding a needle in a mammoth

Answer: c) Colossal as a mountain