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Grade 3 Living things worksheet

20 questions on living things. The answer key is a separate download.

What is on the worksheet

  1. Which animal is a fish: a cod or a lizard?

    1. a cod
    2. a lizard
  2. Which animal is a reptile: a turtle or a cow?

    1. a cow
    2. a turtle
  3. Which animal is a fish: a dog or a shark?

    1. a dog
    2. a shark
  4. Which animal is an insect: a bee or a snake?

    1. a snake
    2. a bee
  5. Which animal is an insect: a ladybug or a salamander?

    1. a ladybug
    2. a salamander
  6. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a butterfly: caterpillar or adult butterfly?

    1. caterpillar
    2. adult butterfly
  7. Which animal is a bird: a duck or a dolphin?

    1. a duck
    2. a dolphin
  8. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a ladybug: larva or egg?

    1. larva
    2. egg
  9. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a butterfly: chrysalis or adult butterfly?

    1. adult butterfly
    2. chrysalis
  10. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a chicken: chick or adult chicken?

    1. adult chicken
    2. chick
  11. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a frog: young frog or adult frog?

    1. young frog
    2. adult frog
  12. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a frog: tadpole or young frog?

    1. young frog
    2. tadpole
  13. In the life cycle of a bean plant, which stage comes right after “seed”?

    1. pod with new seeds
    2. seedling
    3. adult plant with flowers
  14. Which animal is a mammal: a mouse or a turtle?

    1. a turtle
    2. a mouse
  15. Which stage comes first in the life cycle of a frog: adult frog or egg?

    1. egg
    2. adult frog
  16. Which animal is an insect: a butterfly or a penguin?

    1. a butterfly
    2. a penguin
  17. Which animal is a fish: a whale or a salmon?

    1. a salmon
    2. a whale
  18. Which animal is an insect: an ant or a salamander?

    1. a salamander
    2. an ant
  19. Which animal is a reptile: a turtle or a trout?

    1. a trout
    2. a turtle
  20. Which animal is an amphibian: an owl or a salamander?

    1. an owl
    2. a salamander

Teach or revise the skill first

These short guides explain the idea with worked examples. Read one together before the worksheet, then use the sheet as practice.

  • Animal groups: Study guide for Grades 1 to 4: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Sort animals by features you can check: milk for babies, feathers, gills, six legs, dry scales or moist skin.
  • Life cycles: Study guide for Grades 1 to 4: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Every living thing goes through stages in order. Some animals, like frogs and butterflies, change shape completely.

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