Question

day 1
have you ever seen a green, fuzzy spot on bread or cheese? it was probably mold. mold is a type of fungus. the most common molds are green or black. mold likes to grow in moist, warm places. foods such as cheese, fruit, and bread can develop mold if left out in warm, damp rooms. it may even grow on leather shoes, belts, or furniture.

1. what is mold?
2. find a synonym in the passage for each word.

usual
wet

1. name at least two places where mold grows.

Explanation:

1. The text clearly states "Mold is a type of fungus."
2. For "usual", we look for a word with a similar meaning. "Common" (The most common molds...) fits. For "wet", "moist" (Mold likes to grow in moist...) is a synonym.
3. The passage mentions "Foods such as cheese, fruit, and bread... may even grow on leather shoes, belts, or furniture."

Answer:

1. Mold is a type of fungus.
2. usual - common; wet - moist
3. Cheese; fruit (or bread; leather shoes; belts; furniture)