B2
amphibian vs mammal vs reptile
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amphibiannoun/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/ | Meaning an animal such as a frog that lives in water when young and on land as an adult | Goes with — | Example A frog is an amphibian, so it needs a wet place to live. |
| mammalnoun/ˈmæm.əl/ | Meaning an animal that feeds its babies with milk and usually has hair or fur, such as a dog or whale | Goes with marine mammal | Example Many large mammals are at risk because their habitat is shrinking. |
| reptilenoun/ˈrep.taɪl/ | Meaning a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that usually lays eggs, such as a snake or lizard | Goes with reptile house | Example Snakes, lizards and crocodiles are all reptiles with scaly skin. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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