Basic Details
Word: Wolf
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A wild animal related to dogs that lives and hunts in packs.
Synonyms: Canine, predator, lupine
Antonyms: Domestic dog
Idioms and Phrases
- Wolf in sheep's clothing: Someone who seems harmless but is actually dangerous. Example: "The charming salesman turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing, cheating us out of money."
- Cry wolf: To raise a false alarm or give a warning when there is no danger. Example: "If you keep crying wolf, no one will believe you when there's a real emergency."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wolf howled at the moon, making its presence known to the forest.
Example 2: In the story, the little boy learned the hard way not to cry wolf when there was actually no danger.
Example 3: Wolves are social animals and often live together in family groups called packs.
Fun Fact
Did you know that wolves can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour? They use this speed to chase down prey while hunting.
Famous Quote
"The wolf is a hunter, not a killer." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wolf" mean?
a) A type of cat
b) A wild animal that hunts in packs
c) A bird that can fly
d) A domestic pet
Answer: b) A wild animal that hunts in packs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wolf"?
a) Lion
b) Canine
c) Rabbit
d) Fox
Answer: b) Canine
3. Which sentence uses "wolf" correctly?
a) The wolf danced at the party.
b) A pack of wolves howled together under the stars.
c) The wolf flew over the mountains.
d) The wolf drank tea with the rabbit.
Answer: b) A pack of wolves howled together under the stars.
4. Which idiom describes someone who appears harmless but may be dangerous?
a) Cry wolf
b) Wolf in sheep's clothing
c) As busy as a bee
d) Elephant in the room
Answer: b) Wolf in sheep's clothing
5. What is the opposite of "wolf" in terms of domesticated animals?
a) Cat
b) Lion
c) Domestic dog
d) Fish
Answer: c) Domestic dog
