Adjectives Describing Animals

How would you describe this baby meerkat?

I would describe it as fluffy, cute and playful!

This lesson focuses on adjectives to describe animals.

Some of the adjectives describe their appearance and some describe their personality.

All you need to do is choose which adjective you think best describes the animal in the sentence.

Use google to find pictures of the animals to help you with this lesson!

Lesson by Caroline Devane

• 1. Sloth's are very ___. They sleep all the time!
  
  lazy
  energetic
  
  
• 2. Snakes have ___ skin and sharp teeth.
  
  scaly
  fluffy
  
  
• 3. My kittens are so ___!
  
  slimy
  fluffy
  
  
• 4. My dog is a golden retriever. He's really ___, always running and playing.
  
  smelly
  energetic
  
  
• 5. Frogs can be really ___ which makes them difficult to hold because they can slip free.
  
  gentle
  slimy
  
  
• 6. Some snakes are extremely ___ and you have to be very careful when you’re walking in areas where they live.
  
  poisonous
  lazy
  
  
• 7. Skunks are very ___. It's very easy to tell when you are near one!
  
  scaly
  smelly
  
  
• 8. Don't worry, the horse you're riding today is extremely ___ and calm.
  
  gentle
  playful
  
  
• 9. Dogs are often extremely ___ and will stay to protect their owners in dangerous situations.
  
  intelligent
  loyal
  
  
• 10. Dolphins have extremely ___ skin.
  
  rough
  smooth