Basic Details
Word: Scarecrow
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A figure made of old clothes and straw, placed in fields to scare away birds.
Synonyms: Effigy, dummy
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Scarecrow at the party: Refers to a person who stands out or feels out of place in a gathering. Example: "He felt like a scarecrow at the party, not knowing anyone."
- Scarecrow's honour: Used to refer to something trivial or insignificant. Example: "He promised to do it on a scarecrow's honour, which meant it might not happen."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer put a scarecrow in his field to protect the crops from hungry birds.
Example 2: The children helped to dress the scarecrow with old clothes and straw to make it look spooky.
Example 3: Each autumn, the village held a competition for the best scarecrow design.
Fun Fact
Did you know that scarecrows have been used since ancient times? In ancient Egypt, farmers created scarecrows to protect their wheat fields from birds!
Famous Quote
"The scarecrow had a brain; he could think and feel, but he was stuck in the cornfield." – L. Frank Baum
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "scarecrow" mean?
a) A kind of bird
b) A figure to scare away birds
c) A type of plant
d) A kind of toy
Answer: b) A figure to scare away birds
2. Which of these is a synonym of "scarecrow"?
a) Effigy
b) Table
c) Tree
d) Chair
Answer: a) Effigy
3. Which sentence uses "scarecrow" correctly?
a) The scarecrow danced happily in the wind.
b) The scarecrow stood still in the field to frighten the birds.
c) The scarecrow can fly.
d) The scarecrow ate some corn.
Answer: b) The scarecrow stood still in the field to frighten the birds.
4. Which idiom means feeling out of place?
a) Scarecrow at the party
b) Scarecrow's honour
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) Scarecrow at the party
5. What is the opposite of "scarecrow"?
a) N/A
b) Farmer
c) Bird
d) Crop
Answer: a) N/A
