Basic Details
Word: Mosquito
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small flying insect that bites and feeds on the blood of animals and humans.
Synonyms: Gnat, pest
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a mosquito in a nudist colony: To be in a situation where one feels overwhelmed or out of place. Example: "He felt like a mosquito in a nudist colony during the intense discussion about fashion."
- Swat a mosquito: To deal with a minor annoyance quickly. Example: "She decided to swat a mosquito and finish her homework instead of procrastinating."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mosquito buzzed around my ear, looking for a place to land.
Example 2: During summer evenings, we often use repellent to keep the mosquitoes away.
Example 3: Mosquitoes can carry diseases, which is why its important to protect ourselves from their bites.
Fun Fact
Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They need the protein from blood to lay their eggs, while male mosquitoes mainly feed on nectar and do not bite.
Famous Quote
"If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." Dalai Lama
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mosquito" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A small flying insect
c) A kind of tree
d) A mammal
Answer: b) A small flying insect
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mosquito"?
a) Lion
b) Gnat
c) Elephant
d) Horse
Answer: b) Gnat
3. Which sentence uses "mosquito" correctly?
a) I saw a mosquito flying in the sky.
b) The mosquito built a nest in the water.
c) The mosquito buzzed around looking for a meal.
d) The mosquito swam in the lake.
Answer: c) The mosquito buzzed around looking for a meal.
4. Which idiom means feeling out of place?
a) Like a mosquito in a nudist colony
b) Swat a mosquito
c) As brave as a lion
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) Like a mosquito in a nudist colony
5. What is the opposite of "mosquito"?
a) N/A
b) Butterfly
c) Ant
d) Beetle
Answer: a) N/A
