Basic Details
Word: Zebra
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large animal that looks like a horse but has black and white stripes all over its body, commonly found in Africa.
Synonyms: Equid, striped horse
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Black and white like a zebra: Used to describe something that is very clear or obvious. Example: "The answer was black and white like a zebra; there was no room for confusion."
- When the zebras come home: Referring to a time that may never happen. Example: "I'll clean my room when the zebras come home!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The zebra grazed peacefully in the grasslands, blending beautifully with its surroundings.
Example 2: At the safari park, we were excited to see a zebra standing next to a giraffe.
Example 3: The children learned that each zebra has a unique pattern of stripes, similar to human fingerprints.
Fun Fact
Did you know that zebras are social animals? They often live in groups called harems, which usually consist of one male and several females and their offspring.
Famous Quote
"A zebra does not change its spots." - African Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "zebra" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large striped animal
c) A kind of fish
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A large striped animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "zebra"?
a) Elephant
b) Equid
c) Tiger
d) Giraffe
Answer: b) Equid
3. Which sentence uses "zebra" correctly?
a) The zebra painted its stripes.
b) The zebra galloped across the savannah.
c) The zebra flew high in the sky.
d) The zebra read a book.
Answer: b) The zebra galloped across the savannah.
4. Which idiom means the same as "zebra"?
a) When the zebras come home
b) As easy as pie
c) A bird in the hand
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) When the zebras come home
5. What is the opposite of "zebra"?
a) N/A
b) Lion
c) Fish
d) Leopard
Answer: a) N/A
