Instructions
Read each part of the worksheet carefully. Use the words in the Adjective Cloud to help you describe the animals. Have fun!
Adjective Cloud
Here are some words you can use to describe animals.
big small tall long fast slow
spotty stripy furry scaly feathery
loud quiet fierce gentle playful clever
1. Match the Animal
Draw a line from the animal to the words that describe it.
| Giraffe | Is very small and quiet |
| Mouse | Is long and has no legs |
| Lion | Is very tall and has a long neck |
| Snake | Is the fierce king of the jungle |
2. Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using a word from the box below.
1. A zebra has ___________________ black and white fur.
2. My pet cat is very soft and ___________________.
3. A tortoise is known for being a very ___________________ animal.
4. The dolphin was very ___________________ in the water, jumping through the waves.
3. What Animal Am I?
Read the clues and write down the name of the animal.
Riddle 1: I am very big with a long trunk and large ears. I am grey and I never forget.
What am I? ___________________
Riddle 2: I can swing from trees and I love to eat bananas. I am very clever and chatter with my friends.
What am I? ___________________
Riddle 3: I have beautiful wings but I cannot fly. I am a bird that lives in the cold Antarctic and I am a great swimmer.
What am I? ___________________
4. Describe an Animal!
Choose one animal from the list below. Write two sentences to describe it. You can use words from the Adjective Cloud to help you.
Tiger Rabbit Parrot
My chosen animal: ___________________
Sentence 1: ___________________________________________________________
Sentence 2: ___________________________________________________________
Answer Key
1. Match the Animal
- Giraffe → Is very tall and has a long neck
- Mouse → Is very small and quiet
- Lion → Is the fierce king of the jungle
- Snake → Is long and has no legs
2. Fill in the Blanks
- stripy
- furry
- slow
- playful
3. What Animal Am I?
- An elephant
- A monkey
- A penguin
4. Describe an Animal!
(Answers will vary. Here are some examples.)
- Tiger: A tiger is a fierce animal. It has stripy orange and black fur.
- Rabbit: A rabbit is a small, furry animal. It is fast and has long ears.
- Parrot: A parrot is a colourful, feathery bird. It can be very loud and clever.