Spell Bee Word: rooster

Basic Details

Word: Rooster

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A male chicken, known for its distinctive crowing sound, especially in the morning.

Synonyms: Cockerel, Cock

Antonyms: Hen

Idioms and Phrases

Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don't assume something will happen before it actually does. Example: "He was excited about the match, but I told him not to count his chickens before they hatch."
As proud as a rooster: To feel very proud and confident. Example: "She walked into the room, as proud as a rooster, after winning the art competition."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Each morning, the rooster crows as the sun rises, waking everyone on the farm.

Example 2: My grandfather used to keep a rooster in the backyard, which always made its presence known.

Example 3: The children loved to watch the rooster strut around the farm, showing off its vibrant feathers.

Fun Fact

Did you know that roosters can recognise their owners and can even have their own unique vocalisation? Each rooster has a different crow sound which can be identified by their personality!

Famous Quote

"The rooster crows only after seeing the light. We could get that light only by burning a fire." - S. M. K. A. Kachia

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "rooster" mean?

a) A female chicken
b) A male chicken
c) A type of bird
d) A farm tool

Answer: b) A male chicken

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

a) Hen
b) Cockerel
c) Duck
d) Goose

Answer: b) Cockerel

3. Which sentence uses "rooster" correctly?

a) The rooster flew over the fence.
b) The rooster cooked dinner for the family.
c) The rooster crowed loudly at dawn.
d) The rooster danced at the party.

Answer: c) The rooster crowed loudly at dawn.

4. Which idiom means to not assume something will happen too soon?

a) As proud as a rooster
b) Don't count your chickens before they hatch
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Answer: b) Don't count your chickens before they hatch

5. What is the opposite of "rooster"?

a) Hen
b) Cow
c) Dog
d) Cat

Answer: a) Hen

Associated Words

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twist	wagon	whistle

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