Vocabulary - Having a Pet

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

Pet: An animal that lives with people in a home.

• My dog is a very friendly pet.

Leash: A long rope or strap used to walk a dog.

• Put the leash on the dog before we go outside.

Bowl: A round container used for food or water.

• Fill the cat's bowl with fresh water.

Cage: A box with wire or bars to keep small animals safe.

• The bird sleeps in its cage at night.

Toy: An object that animals play with.

• The kitten loves to chase its favorite toy.

Vet: A doctor who helps sick or hurt animals.

• We take our rabbit to the vet once a year.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Definition Matching

Drag the word to its correct description.

Vet

Leash

Cage

Bowl

Toy

A. A round container for food or water

B. A doctor for animals

C. An object to play with

D. A rope used to walk a dog

E. A box with bars for small animals

Activity 2: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences with the correct words from the list. Type the word in the box.

bowl pet toy vet leash

1. My rabbit lives in a small house, but her food and water are in a small .

2. A cat or a dog is a great to have in your home.

3. The dog barks when it sees the because it knows it is time for a walk.

4. If your cat is sick, you must take it to see the .

5. The puppy bites its rubber when it wants to play.

Activity 3: True or False

Read the sentences and select True or False.

1. A vet is a doctor who helps people.

2. You put food for your cat in a bowl.

3. A leash is used to keep a dog safe when walking outside.

4. A bird usually lives in a cage.

5. A pet is a wild animal that lives in the jungle.