Living vs Non-Living — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. All living things grow from small to bigger sizes.
Growing is one main sign that something is a living thing.
2. Fish breathe in water using gills, not lungs.
Fish breathe with gills, showing they are living things underwater.
3. Birds eat seeds to get energy for flying.
Birds eat seeds, fruit, and bugs to get energy for daily life.
4. A car is non-living even though it can move fast.
Cars are non-living because they cannot grow, eat, or breathe.
5. Cows eat grass in the green field daily.
Cows eat grass to get energy, showing they are living things.
6. A flower needs water and sun to keep growing.
Water and sun help flowers grow, proving plants are living things.
7. Mother dogs have babies called puppies each year.
Having babies shows dogs are living things that make new life.
8. A clock ticks but is still a non-living thing.
Clocks are non-living because moving is not the same as being alive.
9. Trees use sunlight to make their own food daily.
Trees use sunlight to make food, showing they are living plants.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Eats grass
→ Hungry cow
Hungry cow
Sprouts seeds
→ Apple plant
Apple plant
Has puppies
→ Mother dog
Mother dog
Catches bugs
→ Pond frog
Pond frog
Eating, sprouting, having young, and catching food are signs of living things.