We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of patting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, and walking through the tall grass. Using the example clue, the word apprehensive in this sentence means:
Fearful
Tom packed his clothes in the suitcase. His family was going on holidays. It would take many days for them to get there. He had a bag of books and colouring to help pass the time. How were Tom traveling?
Car
Walter is a real couch potato. The metaphor couch potato:
Walter is lazy.
Julie bought a gift for her mom at a stall in the shops. The kiosk sells special chocolate candies. Using the example clue, the word kiosk in this sentence means
Stall
Dave Smith was an astronaut. He loved outer space. He trained hard. On one mission he went around Earth on its orbit. On another mission he landed on the moon. What subject do you think Dave Smith had to study a lot in order to become an astronaut?
science
Sean created a recipe for disaster in the actions he took. The metaphor recipe for disaster:
Sean's actions could cause a major problem.
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means
Confused
Kim's baby brother kept crying. It had been a busy day and now it was very late. The baby was fed and had a clean nappy. Still he cried. Kim's mom rocked him until he fell asleep. Why was Kim's baby brother crying?
He was tired and cranky.
Jasmine is always behind us because she is as slow as a snail. The simile slow as a snail:
A - Jasmine is a very slow walker