Verbs (linking and action)

The two claws of an Orange Striped Hermit Crab ___ orange with white bumps

• is

• are

• was

• were

Orange-Striped Hermit Crabs ___ found in mangroves, on shores and among sea grasses.

• is

• are

• was

• were

The Ornate Rock Lobster ___ a large lobster that can grow up to 50 cm long!

• is

• are

• was

• were

Identify the action verb (s) in this sentence.

The Ornate Rock Lobster usually hides in a hole when it sees other animals.

• usually

• hides

• sees

• animals

Flower Crabs ___ eight legs and two pincers.

• has

• have

• had

Male Flower Crabs ___ blue markings and attractive patterns on their bodies.

• has

• have

• had

Identify the linking verb in this sentence.

Some creatures have shells and their shells protect them.

• have

• protect

• shells

• creatures

Flower Crabs ___ slow-moving creatures found at the bottom of the sea, such as snails, clams and worms.

• eat

• eats

• ate

The Ornate Rock Lobster ___ on a variety of shellfish.

• feast

• feasts

• feasting

• feasted

The Singapore Green Tree Snail ___ a green shell and pale body.

• has

• have

• is

• are