Spell Bee Word: woodpecker

Basic Details

Word: Woodpecker

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A bird with a strong beak that taps on trees to find insects or create nesting holes.

Synonyms: N/A

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Tap, tap, tapping: Used to describe repetitive or persistent actions, similar to how a woodpecker taps on a tree. Example: "I could hear the sound of the carpenter tap, tap, tapping on the wood."
2. Be a hard nut to crack: Referring to something that is challenging to understand or solve. This reflects the woodpecker’s persistent efforts. Example: "The maths puzzle is a hard nut to crack; it took me hours to figure it out."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I watched a woodpecker pecking at a tree, searching for tasty insects to eat.

Example 2: The loud tapping of the woodpecker echoed through the quiet forest.

Example 3: Woodpeckers have special adaptations in their skulls to protect their brains while they drill into hard wood.

Fun Fact

Did you know that there are over 200 species of woodpeckers worldwide? They can be found on every continent except Antarctica!

Famous Quote

"In the end, you will remember not the words of your enemies, but the silence of your friends." Martin Luther King Jr. (Though not about woodpeckers, it reflects the importance of persistent communication—much like a woodpecker's tapping.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "woodpecker" mean?

a) A type of fish
b) A bird that taps on trees
c) A type of tree
d) A mammal that lives in trees

Answer: b) A bird that taps on trees

2. Which of these is a synonym of "woodpecker"?

a) Robin
b) Sparrow
c) N/A
d) Parrot

Answer: c) N/A

3. Which sentence uses "woodpecker" correctly?

a) The woodpecker sang a beautiful song in the morning.
b) The woodpecker tap, tap, tapped on the tree to create a nesting hole.
c) The woodpecker swam in the pond.
d) The woodpecker flew away with a large fish.

Answer: b) The woodpecker tap, tap, tapped on the tree to create a nesting hole.

4. Which idiom means something similar to the actions of a woodpecker?

a) Be a hard nut to crack
b) Tap, tap, tapping
c) A cat in gloves catches no mice
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing

Answer: b) Tap, tap, tapping

5. What is the opposite of "woodpecker"?

a) N/A
b) Eagle
c) Hawk
d) Dove

Answer: a) N/A