I will solve this matching exercise by pairing each subject with its correct predicate based on common knowledge about animals and the context provided.
First, I'll look at the subjects and predicates to find logical matches:
Subjects:
- The funny monkey
- Mandy and I
- The elephant
- The zebra
- The male lion
- The striped tiger
- The zookeepers
Predicates:
- feed the animals.
- has a mane on its neck.
- is orange and black.
- likes swinging.
- is a big land animal.
- are going to the zoo.
- is black and white.
Now, I'll match them logically:
1.
The funny monkey → "likes swinging." (Monkeys are known for swinging in trees)
2.
Mandy and I → "are going to the zoo." (This is a human subject, so it makes sense they would be going to the zoo)
3.
The elephant → "is a big land animal." (Elephants are famously large land animals)
4.
The zebra → "is black and white." (Zebras have distinctive black and white stripes)
5.
The male lion → "has a mane on its neck." (Male lions are known for their manes)
6.
The striped tiger → "is orange and black." (Tigers typically have orange fur with black stripes)
7.
The zookeepers → "feed the animals." (Zookeepers' primary job is to care for and feed animals)
Let me now write out the complete sentences as requested:
1. The funny monkey likes swinging.
2. Mandy and I are going to the zoo.
3. The elephant is a big land animal.
4. The zebra is black and white.
5. The male lion has a mane on its neck.
6. The striped tiger is orange and black.
7. The zookeepers feed the animals.
This completes the matching exercise correctly based on logical associations between the subjects and predicates.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complete sentence worksheet 4th grade.