Question

Start by reading this informational passage: Cats are the most popular domesticated animal species in the world. Cats are carnivorous animals. They are solitary predators—they like to hunt alone. Cats are a part of a biological family called felidae, which includes tigers and lions. According to one theory, the domestic cat is the descendant of an African wildcat that was domesticated in the Predynastic period. The same theory supports the hypothesis that the domestic cat can tolerate warmer weather because it evolved from a desert-dwelling species. In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred. They were symbols of fertility and motherhood. Part A Identify unfamiliar words in the text and list them in the first column of the table. Then use an online dictionary to help complete the table. Note the part of speech and a meaning or definition for each word. ​

Answer 1

1.  Unfamiliar word :  felidae

Part of speech :     Noun ( proper noun)

Definition/Meaning : Felidae is a family of mammals in the order Carnivora, colloquially referred to as cats, and constitutes a clade. A member of this family is also called a felid. The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to the domestic cat (Felis catus).

2.  Unfamiliar word : Predynastic period

Part of the speech: Noun (proper noun)

Definition/Meaning:The Predynastic Period of Ancient Egypt (prior to 3100 BC) is traditionally the period between the Early Neolithic and the beginning of the Pharaonic monarchy starting with King Narmer.

3. Unfamiliar Word:hypothesis

Part of speech: Noun(common noun)

Definition/Meaning : A hypothesis is something more than a wild guess but less than a well-established theory.

4.Unfamiliar Word:  fertility

Part of speech: Noun(common noun)

Definition/Meaning:the ability to conceive children or young.