Naming Animals
Animals are all around us. We see pets, farm animals, birds and wild animals. Each animal has a name.
Words such as dog, cat, cow, lion and bird are naming words because they name animals.
Learning Objectives
- Identify animal naming words.
- Recognise common animal names.
- Find animal naming words in simple sentences.
- Use animal naming words correctly.
Common Animal Naming Words
These words name animals.
Other animal naming words include tiger, elephant, monkey, rabbit, fish and bird.
Finding Animal Naming Words
The dog is sleeping.
Naming word: dog
The bird is flying.
Naming word: bird
The cow is eating.
Naming word: cow
Animals Around Us
- A dog can be a pet.
- A cow can live on a farm.
- A lion can live in the wild.
- A fish can live in water.
- A bird can fly.
Common Mistakes
- Choose the word that names the animal.
- Do not choose an action word such as run or fly.
- Do not choose a describing word such as big or small.
Practice
1. Is “cat” a naming word?
2. Find the naming word: The lion roars.
3. Find the naming word: A fish swims.
4. Name three animals.
Try It Yourself
Make a list of five animals you know. Then use one animal name in a simple sentence.
Example: The rabbit is small.
Quick Revision
- Animal names are naming words.
- Dog, cat, cow and lion are examples.
- Animal naming words can be used in simple sentences.
Next Step
Next, you will learn about naming words for Places.