Why do they want him to quit the sport
They probably unhappy about his grades
It is one of at least five forms of locomotion used by snakes, the others being lateral undulation, sidewinding, concertina movement, and slide-pushing. Unlike all other modes of snake locomotion, which include the snake bending its body, the snake flexes its body only when turning in rectilinear locomotion.
I will give you some comfort in this difficult time.
If the underlined word in the sentence is COMFORT. Then, its synonym is SOLACE.
Solace is defined as the alleviation of distress or discomfort. Thus, when you give solace, you give comfort.
