Basic Details
Word: Whistle
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A high-pitched sound made by forcing air through lips or a device, often used to get attention or signal someone.
Synonyms: Chirp, toot, blow
Antonyms: Silence, hush
Idioms and Phrases
- Whistle while you work: To be cheerful and enjoy yourself while doing a task. Example: "She whistled while she worked in the garden, making the hard job feel easier."
- Don't whistle past the graveyard: To act cheerful in a dangerous or serious situation. Example: "He tried to be brave, but I told him not to whistle past the graveyard during the thunderstorm."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the game.
Example 2: She is very good at whistling her favourite tunes as she walks to school.
Example 3: The children whistled and cheered when they saw the parade coming down the street.
Fun Fact
Did you know that whistling has been used as a form of communication in certain cultures, allowing people to send messages over long distances, especially in remote areas?
Famous Quote
"If you can whistle, you can sing." - William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whistle" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A high-pitched sound
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A high-pitched sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whistle"?
a) Chirp
b) Growl
c) Hiss
d) Roar
Answer: a) Chirp
3. Which sentence uses "whistle" correctly?
a) The dog likes to whistle when it barks.
b) She can whistle a beautiful melody.
c) The cat whistled for its food.
d) The tree was whistling in the wind.
Answer: b) She can whistle a beautiful melody.
4. Which idiom means to enjoy oneself while working?
a) Don't whistle past the graveyard
b) Work hard and play harder
c) Whistle while you work
d) Sing like a bird
Answer: c) Whistle while you work
5. What is the opposite of "whistle" in terms of sound?
a) Chat
b) Hush
c) Sing
d) Shout
Answer: b) Hush
