Read the lines in which the following phrases occur. Then discuss with your partner the meaning of each phrase in its context.

(i) velvet grass


(ii) drinking straws


(iii) meadow houses


(iv) amazing mound


(v) fuzzy head

(i) velvet grass: it refers to the soft and smooth grass of the meadow which is as soft as a velvet.


(ii) drinking straws: drinking straws here means that the butterflies are drinking the nectar from the flowers and it appears as they are using a straw for it.


(iii) meadow houses: meadow houses are those several different types of houses built in the meadow. These houses are habitat to many animals, birds, and insects living there like burrows, nests, holes, and mounds.


(iv) amazing mound: Here the mound is called amazing because the ants have made it so beautifully, as they want a good and perfect place to live.


(v) fuzzy head: Fuzzy heads refers to the heads of the yellow flower that has a beautiful texture and shines brightly.


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