What Kind of Pet Do Mike's Kids Have?

Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. English speakers use a lot of synonyms, so it's good to learn a few. Think about this question while you listen. What kind of pet do Mike's kids have? And what was strange about it? The answer is they have a hamster. But Mike thought it was a bit odd because it wasn't moving. Strange and odd are synonyms. They both mean unusual.