Question

which phrase from paragraph 9 provides context for the meaning of the word prowess?

\mangoes, bananas, avocadoes, chocolate...\

\...and they need our help.\

\...keeping pesky bug populations in check...\

\...baby bats are called pups\

Explanation:

To determine the phrase that provides context for "prowess", we analyze each option:

• "Mangoes, bananas, avocadoes, chocolate..." lists food items, not related to prowess (skill/ability).
• "...and they need our help." is about needing assistance, not prowess.
• "...keeping pesky bug populations in check..." implies a skill/ability (prowess) in controlling bugs, as prowess relates to skill or achievement.
• "...baby bats are called ‘pups’" is a fact about bat offspring, not related to prowess.

So the phrase "…keeping pesky bug populations in check…" provides context for "prowess".

Answer:

"...keeping pesky bug populations in check..." (the third option)