Basic Details
Word: Sheep
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A domesticated animal that is often kept for its wool, meat, and milk; typically has a thick coat of wool and is usually white.
Synonyms: Lamb, ewe, ram
Antonyms: Wolf, predator
Idioms and Phrases
- Counting sheep: A method used to help someone fall asleep by imagining sheep jumping over a fence. Example: "When I can't sleep, I try counting sheep to relax."
- Woolly sheep: Used to describe someone who is not very clear or is confused. Example: "His explanations were so unclear; it made him sound like a woolly sheep."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer has a large flock of sheep that graze in the green pastures.
Example 2: In spring, many lambs are born and add joy to the sheepfold.
Example 3: Wool from sheep is used to make warm sweaters and blankets for the winter.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sheep can recognise faces and can remember them for years? They have great memories, which helps them recognise their shepherds and other sheep!
Famous Quote
"The sheep that will not graze by the brook will die of thirst." - William Blake
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sheep" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A domesticated animal kept for wool and meat
c) A kind of fish
d) A wild animal
Answer: b) A domesticated animal kept for wool and meat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sheep"?
a) Lion
b) Ewe
c) Cow
d) Horse
Answer: b) Ewe
3. Which sentence uses "sheep" correctly?
a) The sheep danced in the meadow.
b) The sheep grazed peacefully in the field.
c) The sheep flew over the hills.
d) The sheep painted a picture.
Answer: b) The sheep grazed peacefully in the field.
4. Which idiom means the same as "counting sheep"?
a) Woolly sheep
b) Come to a sheep
c) Counting stars
d) As sly as a fox
Answer: c) Counting stars
5. What is the opposite of "sheep"?
a) Dog
b) Wolf
c) Cat
d) Cow
Answer: b) Wolf
