Basic Details
Word: Prawn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, shrimp-like sea creature that is often eaten as food.
Synonyms: Shrimp, shellfish, crustacean
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Prawn cocktail: A popular starter dish that includes prawns, often served in a glass with cocktail sauce. Example: "To start the meal, we ordered a prawn cocktail that was delicious and fresh."
- Big fish in a small pond: Referring to someone who is important or influential in a small area, much like a prawn in a small tank. Example: "In his small school, he was a big fish in a small pond, always winning competitions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: At the seaside restaurant, we enjoyed a plate of grilled prawns with garlic butter.
Example 2: My grandmother often makes a special prawn curry that everyone loves.
Example 3: The fisherman caught a large net full of prawns to sell at the market.
Fun Fact
Did you know that prawns can swim backwards? They do this by quickly curling their bodies, which helps them escape from predators!
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to skip the prawn cocktail." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prawn" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A small seafood creature
c) A tropical fruit
d) A kind of bird
Answer: b) A small seafood creature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prawn"?
a) Crab
b) Shrimp
c) Clam
d) Squid
Answer: b) Shrimp
3. Which sentence uses "prawn" correctly?
a) The prawn flew over the fence.
b) The prawn swam happily in the aquarrium.
c) The prawn danced at the party.
d) The prawn is a type of cheese.
Answer: b) The prawn swam happily in the aquarium.
4. Which idiom relates to "prawn"?
a) Prawn cocktail
b) Cold as ice
c) As busy as a bee
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Prawn cocktail
5. What is the opposite of "prawn"?
a) N/A
b) Tiger
c) Potato
d) Lion
Answer: a) N/A
