AP 3rd Class EVS Workbook Answers – 3. Animals around Us (2026-27)

3 Animals Around Us

WORKSHEET - 1

Concept: Introduction to animals around us

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

birds    animals    squirrels    surroundings    domestic
wild    lion    sheep    horse    giraffe

II. Match the following.

Dog → Home
Hen → Roasted chicken
Honey bees → Honey
Silk worm → Silk cloth

III. Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.

Animals are all around us and are very important. Wild animals like lions and tigers live in forests. Domestic animals such as cows, oxen, and goats help us in many ways. Pet animals like dogs and cats live with us and give us happiness. We can see wild animals safely in the zoo and learn about them.

1. What do domestic animals do for us?
   Domestic animals help us in many ways. Cows give us milk, oxen help in farming, and goats provide useful products.
2. How do pet animals make us feel?
   Pet animals make us feel happy. They give us company and affection.
3. Is it good to care for pet animals? Why?
   Yes, it is good to care for pet animals. They depend on us for food, water, shelter and proper care.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

1. Which animal is kept at home and gives us milk?
   A) Lion

   B) Cow

   C) Tiger

   D) Deer
   Answer: B) Cow
2. Ravi wants an animal to help him plough a field. Which animal should he choose?
   A) Horse

   B) Lion

   C) Ox

   D) Monkey
   Answer: C) Ox
3. Dog, Cat, Cow, Lion. Which animal does not belong to the group of domestic animals?
   A) Dog

   B) Cat

   C) Cow

   D) Lion
   Answer: D) Lion
4. Meena listens about an animal living in a forest and hunting other animals for food. Which animal can it be?
   A) Cow

   B) Goat

   C) Tiger

   D) Buffalo
   Answer: C) Tiger

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1. Write the names of two animals found in a zoo.
   Lion and tiger are two animals found in a zoo.
2. Name one domestic animal and one wild animal.
   Cow is a domestic animal and lion is a wild animal.
3. Write the name of one animal that flies.
   Bird.

VI. Do the following.

Read out these actions given in the box: Giving milk, hunting animals, pulling carts, living in forests. Say which actions belong to domestic animals and which belong to wild animals.

Domestic animals: giving milk, pulling carts.
Wild animals: hunting animals, living in forests.

VII. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

1. Arjun and his family members take great care of their pet dog. If you were in Arjun's place, how would you take care of your pet dog?
   I would give my pet dog clean food and water. I would keep its shelter clean and safe. I would take it for exercise and play. I would also give proper medical care and treat it kindly.

VIII. Answer the following question in five or six sentences.

1. What is the difference between domestic animals and wild animals?
   Domestic animals live with people or near homes and are cared for by people. They may help us by giving milk or helping in farming and transport. Wild animals mainly live in forests and other natural places. They find their own food and shelter. Examples of domestic animals are cow, goat and dog. Examples of wild animals are lion, tiger and deer.

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WORKSHEET - 2

Concept: Terrestrial animals, aquatic animals, amphibians

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

jump    fly    walk    crawl    swim
wings    legs    fins    tail    hop

II. Name two animals or birds that can do the following.

A) Can fly: bird, butterfly
B) Can crawl: snake, lizard
C) Can walk: dog, horse
D) Can hop: frog, rabbit
E) Can swim: fish, duck

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

Animals live in different places. Terrestrial animals live on land, like cows and dogs. Aquatic animals live in water, like fish. Amphibians live on land and in water, like the frog.

1. What is the name given to animals that live in water, like fish?
   They are called aquatic animals.
2. Why is a dog grouped as a terrestrial animal? Explain in one sentence.
   A dog is a terrestrial animal because it lives and moves mainly on land.
3. How do we know that an elephant is not a water animal?
   An elephant is not a water animal because it lives and moves mainly on land and does not live in water.
4. A frog lives in a pond and also comes on to land. Which group of animals does it belong to? Write one reason.
   A frog is an amphibian because it can live both on land and in water.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

1. Ravi saw a turtle swimming in a pond and resting on land. Which type of animal is it?
   A) Terrestrial

   B) Aquatic

   C) Amphibian

   D) Bird
   Answer: C) Amphibian
2. If a pond dries up, which animal will be most affected?
   A) Cow

   B) Dog

   C) Fish

   D) Horse
   Answer: C) Fish
3. Which pair is correctly matched?
   A) Cow - Aquatic animal

   B) Fish - Terrestrial animal

   C) Frog - Amphibian

   D) Dog - Aquatic animal
   Answer: C) Frog - Amphibian
4. A camel can survive in the desert because it is a:
   A) Aquatic animal

   B) Amphibian

   C) Terrestrial animal

   D) Aerial animal
   Answer: C) Terrestrial animal

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1. How do animals move from one place to another?
   Animals move in different ways. Some walk or run, some fly, some crawl, some hop and some swim.
2. Group the animals based on movement: Snake, Bird, Fish, Horse.
   Crawling: Snake
   Flying: Bird
   Swimming: Fish
   Running: Horse
3. There are terrestrial animals and aquatic animals in the given pictures. Circle the odd one out in each row.
   a) Fish is the odd one out because elephant, horse and dog are terrestrial animals.
   b) Cat is the odd one out because fish, dolphin and shark are aquatic animals.

VI. Do the following.

1. Collect and paste the pictures for each of the terrestrial animals, aquatic animals, and amphibians.
   Suggested examples: Terrestrial – cow, dog; Aquatic – fish, dolphin; Amphibian – frog, salamander.

VII. Do the following.

1. Observe your surroundings and list out the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
   Terrestrial animals: dog, cow, cat, goat.
   Aquatic animals: fish, duck.

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WORKSHEET - 3

Concept: Homes of various animals

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

den    kennel    nest    various    farm
shed    tree    burrow    shelter    home

II. Match the following.

Lion → Den
Rat → Burrow
Snake → Burrow
Monkey → Tree

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

Animals need shelters to stay safe and comfortable. Rats live in burrows made in the ground. Cows and buffaloes live in a shed near our homes. Monkeys live in trees and move from one branch to another. Dogs and cats often live on the street or near houses. Every animal has a home, and we should protect their shelters.

1. If you see a rat making a home in the ground, what is that home called?
   It is called a burrow.
2. Your house has many trees. Which animal can make a home on trees?
   A monkey can make its home on trees.
3. An animal is kept near your house, and it gives milk. What is that animal's shelter name?
   The shelter is called a shed.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions.

1. Which pair is correctly matched?
   A) Rat - Shed

   B) Cow - Burrow

   C) Monkey - Tree

   D) Dog - Burrow
   Answer: C) Monkey - Tree
2. Which two animals can share the same type of shelter?
   A) Rat and cow

   B) Cow and buffalo

   C) Monkey and rat

   D) Dog and cow
   Answer: B) Cow and buffalo
3. Which action shows care for animal shelters?
   A) Cutting trees

   B) Breaking sheds

   C) Protecting trees

   D) Filling burrows with water
   Answer: C) Protecting trees

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1. Why do animals need homes?
   Animals need homes to stay safe and comfortable. Shelters protect them from weather and danger.
2. Look at a cow and a fish. How are their homes different? Why?
   A cow lives on land, usually in a shed, while a fish lives in water. Their homes are different because they live in different habitats.
3. Name the animal shelters you see in your surroundings.
   Shed, kennel, nest and burrow are some animal shelters we may see around us.

VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

1. You see a dog sleeping in the rain. What can you do to help it?
   I would help the dog move to a safe and dry place. I would give it clean drinking water and suitable food. I would not hurt or frighten it. If necessary, I would inform an adult or animal-care worker.
2. Think and write: If I were an animal...
   1. If I were a cow, I would live in a shed.
   2. If I were a sparrow, I would live in a nest.
   3. If I were a lion, I would live in a den.
   4. If I were a rat, I would live in a burrow.
   5. If I were a rat, I would live in a burrow.

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

1. Compare a bird's nest and a cow's shed. How are they different?
   A bird's nest is usually made of twigs, grass and other materials and is often built on a tree. It is small and provides a safe place for the bird and its young ones. A cow's shed is a larger shelter made by people. It is built on the ground and protects cows from sun and rain. Both are shelters that keep animals safe and comfortable.

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WORKSHEET - 4

Concept: Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

hungry    grass    barking    sounds    herbivore
carnivore    omnivore    food    whale    bear

II. There are domestic / pet animals and wild animals in these given pictures. Circle the odd one out in each row.

Row 1: Cow is the odd one out because tiger and giraffe are wild animals while cow is domestic.
Row 2: Cat is the odd one out because sheep and zebra are wild animals while cat is domestic.
Row 3: Dog is the odd one out because zebra/monkey and elephant are wild animals while dog is domestic.

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

Herbivores are animals that eat only plants. Cow, goat, and deer are herbivores. Carnivores are animals that eat the meat of other animals. Lion and tiger are carnivores. Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals. Dogs, crows, and bears are omnivores.

1. Cow eats only food from the plants. Which type of animal is it?
   A cow is a herbivore.
2. Give some examples of omnivores.
   Dog, crow and bear are examples of omnivores.
3. Which animal is different in food habits from the others: cow, goat, lion, deer? Why?
   Lion is different because it is a carnivore and eats the meat of other animals. Cow, goat and deer are herbivores.

IV. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1. What kind of food do herbivorous animals eat?
   Herbivorous animals eat plants and plant products such as grass, leaves, fruits and vegetables.
2. Your friend feeds grass to a goat. What type of animal is the goat based on the type of food it eats?
   The goat is a herbivore because it eats plants such as grass.
3. Why are bears called omnivores?
   Bears are called omnivores because they eat both plant food and animal food.

V. Do the following.

1. Collect pictures of some domestic and wild animals and paste them in the given box.
   Suggested domestic animals: cow, dog, goat. Suggested wild animals: lion, tiger, elephant.

VI. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

1. Explain about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores each with one example.
   Herbivores are animals that eat only plants. Cow is an example of a herbivore. Carnivores eat the meat of other animals. Lion is an example of a carnivore. Omnivores eat both plants and animals. Bear is an example of an omnivore.
2. Observe animals around you and classify them into herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Explain the food habits of each group with examples.
   Herbivores: cow and goat; they eat plants such as grass and leaves.
   Carnivores: lion and tiger; they eat the meat of other animals.
   Omnivores: dog and crow; they eat both plant and animal food.

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WORKSHEET - 5

Concept: We too communicate, plants and animals living together

I. Rewrite the following words two times.

protect    communication    sound    around    together
nectar    harmony    nature    deforestation    trunk

II. Match the following.

1. Dog → c) barks
2. Cat → a) meows
3. Tiger → b) roars
4. Cuckoo → f) coos
5. Calf → d) moos
6. Lizard → e) squeaks

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

Plants and animals live together and help each other. Plants give food and oxygen to animals. Animals help plants by spreading seeds and keeping the environment clean. Both need air, water, and sunlight. When plants and animals live together peacefully, it is called living in harmony.

1. Why are plants important to animals?
   Plants are important to animals because they provide food and oxygen.
2. Why do both plants and animals need to live?
   Plants and animals need air, water and sunlight to live. They also depend on one another in nature.
3. What happens when animals spread seeds to new places?
   Seeds are carried to new places and can grow into new plants there.

IV. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1. How do animals communicate with each other?
   Animals communicate using sounds, movements and other signals. Different animals make different sounds to communicate.
2. A child throws stones at birds. Is this right or wrong? Why?
   It is wrong. We should not hurt birds or other animals; we should protect and care for them.
3. Give one example of how you can protect plants at home or school.
   I can protect plants by watering them regularly and not damaging their leaves or branches.
4. Prepare “Save Animals” slogans.
   “Save Animals, Save Nature.”
   “Be Kind to Animals.”
   “Protect Animals, Protect Life.”

V. Who am I? Find the answers using the following clues.

a) I make the sound croak-croak to call out my friends in the water. Who am I? Frog
b) I make the sound coo-coo louder and higher each time. Who am I? Cuckoo
c) I make the sound “Bow-Bow.” I guard the house and wag my tail. Who am I? Dog
d) I make a very loud, harsh “Caw-Caw” to warn my family that a human or a cat is coming near. Crow

VI. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

1. Which is better for nature?
   Answer: Protecting plants and animals. Plants and animals are important parts of nature. Protecting them helps maintain balance in the environment. Trees provide food, oxygen and shelter. Animals help plants by spreading seeds. Therefore, we should protect plants and animals.

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ASSESSMENT

I. Multiple Choice Questions.

1. A tiger only eats the meat of other animals. What do we call it?
   a) Herbivore

   b) Omnivore

   c) Carnivore

   d) None of the above
   Answer: c) Carnivore
2. Why is a rabbit called a herbivore?
   a) Because it lives in a burrow.

   b) Because it eats only plants, like grass and carrots.

   c) Because it hunts other animals at night.

   d) Because it can swim in water.
   Answer: b) Because it eats only plants, like grass and carrots.
3. A monkey makes loud sounds when it sees danger. Why is this important?
   a) To make noise

   b) To warn other monkeys

   c) To scare humans

   d) To play
   Answer: b) To warn other monkeys
4. Birds make nests on trees. How do both help each other?
   a) Birds cut the tree

   b) Trees give shelter and birds spread seeds

   c) Birds eat the tree

   d) Trees fly with birds
   Answer: b) Trees give shelter and birds spread seeds

II. Answer the following questions.

1. How is an amphibian different from a terrestrial animal?
   An amphibian can live both on land and in water, such as a frog. A terrestrial animal mainly lives and moves on land, such as a cow or dog.
2. What happens if herbivores do not get plants to eat?
   Herbivores may become weak and hungry if they do not get plants to eat. They may not survive if they cannot find enough food.
3. Compare a lion's den and a rat's burrow. How are they different?
   A lion's den is a shelter used by a lion and is usually larger and spacious. A rat's burrow is a small hole or tunnel made in the ground. Both provide protection and shelter to the animals that live in them.

III. Answer the following question.

1. How can you help plants and animals live together in your surroundings?
   I can plant and protect trees and other plants. I can water plants and avoid damaging them. I can give animals clean water and avoid hurting them. I will keep the surroundings clean and protect animal shelters. I will not throw stones at birds or disturb animals. In this way, I can help plants and animals live together peacefully.

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