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प्रश्न
Read the words/phrases in the box. With your partner find their meaning in the dictionary.
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Harsh conditions harmless survive intruder threatened predators prey continually |
Fill in the blanks in the following passage with the above words/phrases.
All animals in forests and deserts struggle to ______________________in ______________
___________________ . Though most of the animals are ___________________, some are
dangerous when _____________________. If an ___________________ is noticed, they attack
or bite to save themselves. They struggle __________________ for food and water.
Some animals are called ______________because they __________________ on other animals.
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उत्तर
All animals in forests and deserts struggle to survive in harsh conditions. Though most of the
animals are harmless, some are dangerous when threatened. If an intruder is noticed, they attack
or bite to save themselves. They struggle continually for food and water. Some animals are
called predators because they prey on other animals.
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