Basic Details
Word: Octopus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sea animal with a soft body and eight long arms, known for its intelligence.
Synonyms: Cephalopod, tentacled mollusc
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Octopus’s garden: Refers to a place that is very beautiful and offers comfort and joy. Example: "Her backyard was an octopus's garden, filled with colourful flowers and chirping birds."
- Catch an octopus: To deal with a complicated situation. Example: "Trying to fix the computer was like trying to catch an octopus; there were just too many issues at once."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The octopus changed colour to match its surroundings, helping it hide from predators.
Example 2: At the aquarium, we watched an octopus gracefully move through the water using its arms.
Example 3: Scientists are studying the behaviour of the octopus to better understand its problem-solving skills.
Fun Fact
Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Two pump blood to its gills, while the third heart pumps it to the rest of the body!
Famous Quote
"The octopus is a wonderful creature, but it takes a little patience to understand its ways." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "octopus" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A sea animal with eight arms
c) A kind of whale
d) A dragonfly
Answer: b) A sea animal with eight arms
2. Which of these is a synonym of "octopus"?
a) Cat
b) Cephalopod
c) Shark
d) Dolphin
Answer: b) Cephalopod
3. Which sentence uses "octopus" correctly?
a) The octopus jumped over the moon.
b) The octopus painted a picture.
c) The octopus squeezed through a tiny opening to escape.
d) The octopus flew away from the water.
Answer: c) The octopus squeezed through a tiny opening to escape.
4. Which idiom means a beautiful and joyful place, as in "octopus’s garden"?
a) A bed of roses
b) A dime a dozen
c) The elephant in the room
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: a) A bed of roses
5. What is the opposite of "octopus"?
a) N/A
b) Crab
c) Eel
d) Snail
Answer: a) N/A
