Fishy Facts
Which sea animal has eight arms and is very intelligent?
Octopus
What is a synonym for big?
large/huge/giant
I like dolphins, _____ I don’t like sharks.
but
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jellyfish
What is this an example of: “The whale is a giant in the sea.”
metaphor
What is the largest animal in the ocean (and on Earth)?
Blue whale
What is a stronger word for cold?
freezing
We can study whales, _____ we can study coral reefs.
or
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seahorse
What is this an example of: “The slippery, silver fish swam away.”
alliteration
Which animal has a hard shell and can pull its head inside it?
Sea turtle
What is a synonym for happy?
glad/joyful
The fish was small, _____ it was very fast.
yet
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starfish
What is this an example of: “The shark is as fast as a rocket.”
simile
Which fish has a long, sharp nose and looks like a horse?
Seahorse
What is a weaker word than angry?
annoyed/upset
The turtle was tired, _____ it rested on a rock.
so
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shellfish
What is this an example of: “The dark, blue ocean with huge, powerful waves made crushing, splashing roars against the ship.”
expanded noun phrase
What sea animal changes colour to hide from enemies?
Octopus / Cuttlefish
What is a synonym for fast?
quick/speedy
She wanted to see a jellyfish, _____ she went to the aquarium.
so
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seabird
What is this an example of: "But then, the turtle saw it..."
ellipsis