Exercises A1 : learn Animals in English (answers)

These exercises will help you practice the most common animal words in English from the course. Test yourself on pets, wild animals, and more!

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Exercise 1 : Animal Words: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about animals.

1. A ___ is a common pet that barks.
   • lion
   • dog
   • bird
   • fish
2. A ___ is a wild animal with a big mane.
   • cat
   • dog
   • lion
   • rabbit
3. A ___ is a small pet that meows.
   • horse
   • cat
   • lion
   • bear
4. A ___ is a large wild animal that lives in the jungle.
   • cat
   • dog
   • rabbit
   • lion

Correction

1. A dog is a common pet that barks.
2. A lion is a wild animal with a big mane.
3. A cat is a small pet that meows.
4. A lion is a large wild animal that lives in the jungle.

Exercise 2 : Match the Animal to Its Description

Match each animal word on the left with the correct description on the right.

1. dog
2. cat
3. lion
4. bird

• An animal with wings that can usually fly through the sky.
• A small pet that is often independent and likes to sleep.
• A large wild animal sometimes called the king of the jungle.
• A popular pet that is known for being loyal and friendly.

Correction

1. dog – A popular pet that is known for being loyal and friendly.
2. cat – A small pet that is often independent and likes to sleep.
3. lion – A large wild animal sometimes called the king of the jungle.
4. bird – An animal with wings that can usually fly through the sky.

Exercise 3 : Fill in the Animal

Complete each sentence with the correct animal word from the course.

1. My favourite pet is a ___. It sleeps on my bed every night.
2. A ___ is a wild animal. It does not live in a house.
3. I have a ___. It barks when it sees a stranger.
4. A ___ is an animal. It has wings and can fly.

Correction

1. My favourite pet is a cat. It sleeps on my bed every night.
2. A lion is a wild animal. It does not live in a house.
3. I have a dog. It barks when it sees a stranger.
4. A bird is an animal. It has wings and can fly.