Match up exercises are a great way to brush up on your grammar and vocabulary skills. Here is a simple exercise that tests your ability to form affirmative and negative sentences. Besides your grammar knowledge, you will also need to apply a bit of general knowledge to do this exercise.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words and phrases given in the box.

1. Snakes are …………………………………………. They are ………………………………………….

2. Bees are …………………………………………… They are ……………………………………………

3. Cows are ………………………………………….. They ……………………………………………

4. Lions are not …………………………………………. They are ………………………………………

5. Whales are ………………………………………….. They are …………………………………………….

Answers

1. Snakes are not animals. They are reptiles.

2. Bees are not birds. They are insects.

3. Cows are not meat-eaters. They eat grass.

4. Lions are not herbivores. They are carnivores.

5. Whales are not fish. They are mammals.

Now answer the following questions.

1. What are snakes? ……………………………………………

2. Which animals are carnivores? …………………………………………..

3. What are whales? ……………………………………………….

4. Are lions herbivores? ……………………………………………..

5. What do cows eat? ……………………………………………………

Answers

1. Snakes are reptiles. They are not animals.

2. Lions are carnivores.

3. Whales are mammals. They are not fish.

4. No, lions are not herbivores. They are carnivores.

5. Cows eat grass.