M6, Wk 1: This is Your Life Cycle

What does the term larvae refer to?

• Adult insects that can fly

• Insects that have just hatched and haven't changed to their adult form

• Small mammals

• Birds in their early stages of development

What does it mean to molt?

• To grow rapidly

• To change color

• To lose outer covering, such as skin or feathers

• To deposit something

What is the meaning of unsuspecting?

• Knowing that something is happening

• Being careful and cautious

• Not noticing something that is happening or may happen

• Being fully aware of one's surroundings

What does deposited mean in this context?

• To withdraw something from a place

• To invest money in a bank

• To leave something in a place

• To cover something with a layer of substance

What is a patch as defined in the image?

• A type of insect

• A tool used for gardening

• A small area of something, such as fabric or land

• A pattern used in knitting

What does cumbersome mean?

• Lightweight and easy to carry

• Heavy and hard to carry or wear

• Compact and convenient

• Smooth and slippery

In a little while, the ​ (a)   will turn into full-grown ladybugs. ​

• larvae
• patch

A young snake may​ (a)   and grow new skin every two weeks.

• molt
• unsuspecting

We took our ​ (a)   dog to the vet for his shots.

• larvae
• unsuspecting

Bob ​ (a)   his boots in the closet.

• deposited
• molt