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.
Every insect has six legs, so legs is the word that fits.
2. A turtle carries a hard shell on its back.
A turtle's hard back cover is called a shell, and it protects the turtle's body.
3. An eagle is a bird.
An eagle has feathers and wings and lays eggs, which makes it a bird.
4. A cat has soft fur on its body.
A cat's body is covered in soft fur that keeps it warm.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Insects have eight legs.
True False
False. Insects have six legs, not eight. Spiders are the ones with eight legs.
2. Reptiles have dry, scaly skin.
True False
True. Reptiles like snakes, lizards, and turtles are covered in dry, scaly skin that protects their bodies.
3. A goldfish is a type of fish.
True False
True. A goldfish lives in water, has fins to swim, and breathes through gills, so it belongs to the fish group.