Context Clues 4-28-21

From the clues, ailurophobia must mean

Let's Practice: The English teacher presented the students with several conundrums such as word games, brain teasers, and brain twisters to solve. Conundrums are:

After the game, the stadium floor was covered in rubbish such as many empty cups, popcorn kernels, dirty napkins and ticket stubs.

Our baseball team's pitcher has a few eccentric habits, for example, he has to touch his hat exactly thirteen times before the game starts, he keeps a lucky rock in his cleat, and he never wears socks.

Different animals have different adaptations that are important to them. For instance, webbed feet help ducks swim faster, striped fur helps tigers blend into their environment, and sharp teeth help lions tear and chew their prey.

Example #1 using the definition. The surfer's ability to get back on her surfboard after her shark attack was a result of her pertinacity, or unwillingness to give up.

I think Mr. Banzer should make an amendment or change in the school district's policy and allow class pets.

Opossums, koalas, kangaroos and wallabies are just some examples of marsupials - mammals that have a pouch and carry their young.

The doctor told Matt to stay off his broken foot for 2 weeks if he wanted to recuperate, or recover, from his surgery and get back on the soccer field.

Example #1 Using Similes:

After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom.

I'm looking for a unique gift for my dad; he appreciates unusual things.

It was an idyllic day - sunny, and warm. The weather was perfect for a walk in the park.

Tommy was felt remorse for the awful things he said to his little brother. The guilt kept him up all night.

Using Antonyms Example #1: The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly house cat. ('Unlike' tells us finding the antonym -or opposite- is going to help. If animals don't live in houses, they live in the____).

The woman abhorred cleaning house, but she

loved a spotless home.

Although motorboats were prohibited at the lake, sailboats were allowed.

Even though he ate a lot, the lanky dog was not fat.