Basic Details
Word: Squirrel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, agile animal with a bushy tail, commonly found in trees, that eats nuts and seeds.
Synonyms: Rodent, bushy-tailed rodent
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Watch like a hawk: To observe something very carefully. Example: "She watched the squirrel like a hawk as it climbed the tree."
- Nutty as a squirrel: Used to describe someone who acts a bit silly or crazy. Example: "His ideas were nutty as a squirrel, but they sure made the class laugh."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The squirrel carefully stored the acorns in its nest for the winter.
Example 2: While walking in the park, we saw a squirrel chasing another one up a tree.
Example 3: The little squirrel paused to nibble on a nut before darting away into the bushes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that squirrels can jump up to 10 times their body length? This helps them move quickly between trees and escape predators.
Famous Quote
"A squirrel is not just a rodent; it's nature's little acrobat." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "squirrel" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A small, agile animal
c) A large bird
d) A kind of tree
Answer: b) A small, agile animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "squirrel"?
a) Elephant
b) Bushy-tailed rodent
c) Tiger
d) Dolphin
Answer: b) Bushy-tailed rodent
3. Which sentence uses "squirrel" correctly?
a) The squirrel ran across the road quickly.
b) The squirrel sang beautifully in the tree.
c) The squirrel built a car.
d) The squirrel painted the fence.
Answer: a) The squirrel ran across the road quickly.
4. Which idiom means the same as "squirrel"?
a) Nutty as a squirrel
b) Watch like a hawk
c) A bird in the hand
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Nutty as a squirrel
5. What is the opposite of "squirrel"?
a) N/A
b) Lion
c) Fish
d) Dog
Answer: a) N/A
