Animal Groups — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. insect
2. shell
3. eggs
4. lizard
5. beak
6. legs
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Insects have six legs.
True. Every bird in the world has feathers. Feathers are what make birds different from all other animals.
2. A turtle carries a hard shell on its back.
False. Fish breathe underwater using gills, not lungs. They cannot breathe air the way people do.
3. An eagle is a bird.
True. Parrots are birds with bright feathers, and they are famous for being able to copy sounds and words.
4. A cat has soft fur on its body.
False. Salmon are fish that live in water, not in trees. Birds are the animals that build nests in trees.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Insects have eight legs.
True False
2. Reptiles have dry, scaly skin.
True False
3. A goldfish is a type of fish.
True False