Short u sound

Short u sound
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QUIET	PENGUIN	DINOSAUR	PUDDLE
LION	RABBIT	THUMB

down 1.

We saw a huge ( ________ ) at the zoo!

Rhymes with scion

Definition:
A large wild cat that lives in groups. Females are responsible for providing food and males protect family members from other animals. The male is best known for its mighty roar and magnificent mane.

down 2.

The stegosaurus is my favorite ( ________ ).

Definition:
One of a large group of extinct land reptiles that lived on earth for over 150 million years.

down 3.

We had to be ( ________ ) during the play.

Rhymes with riot

Definition:
Making no noise or very little noise; silent and peaceful. You have to be this in a library!

down 4.

Marcie dropped her book in a mud ( ________ ).

Rhymes with cuddle

Definition:
A small body of standing water. You will find many of these on the road after it rains.

across 4.

The ( ________ ) has to be very careful when it swims so that it doesn't get eaten by a seal.

Definition:
This bird has wings, but it cannot fly. Most of them live in cold places near Antarctica. Although it looks clumsy on ice, it is an excellent swimmer! This bird feeds on fish.

across 5.

Chip has a scar on his left ( ________ ).

Rhymes with plumb

Definition:
The short, thick finger set apart from your other fingers on the side of your hand.

across 6.

I like to play with our soft, fuzzy ( ________ ).

Definition:
A small, furry animal with long ears and a short fluffy tail. Its cartoon character on TV loves eating carrots.

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