Question

Use the sentence to determine a synonym for the italicized word. Use a dictionary if necessary.

The skin of an animal is the _____.

hide
skeleton
fur

Answer 1

hide

Step-by-step explanation:

the fur grows from the skin

the skeleton is under the skin

the hide is the skin of an animal

Answer 2

Hide, of course. Because it’s definitely NOT the skeleton. If it was, maybe that animal should see a doctor. But in all seriousness, your answer would be: hide.