Hidden Animal Mates

By Donna Lugg Pape

Hidden in each sentence are names of the male and female of an animal. Underline them as you find them.

1. The cats, owls, and hobo are sharing the barn.

2. “Writing and erasing are not allowed,” said Mr. G. O. Oselman.

3. “He never does the right thing,” said Mr. Broo sternly.

4. “It seems odd,” Uckerman siad, “that Ted raked the leaves.”

5. 5. Mary can do everything for herself except buckle her shoes.

6. “The store has new elevators,”said Nora Miller.

7. Mr. Levix entered the discussion and asked if Tom would do great deeds.

8. Jim scowled as he read the bulletin.

Answers:

• 1. cats, owls—hobo are,

  2. “Writing and erasing—G. O. Oseman,

  3. “He never—Broo sternly,

  4. odd, “Uckerman—Ted raked,

  5. do everything—buckle,

  6. new elevators—Nora Miller,

  7. Mr. Levix entered—do great,

  8. scowled—bulletin.