{"id":701,"date":"2026-03-01T23:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/dinosaurs-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:05:47","slug":"dinosaurs-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/dinosaurs-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinosaurs ESL Worksheet | Free Beginner Reading PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Dinosaurs<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=shrykDwcLDM<\/div><\/figure>
\n📈 Ready for a challenge?<\/strong> Try the Advanced (Level F) version<\/strong><\/a> of this worksheet!\n<\/div>\n

Dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago. The word “dinosaur” means “terrible<\/strong> lizard.” Some dinosaurs were very big, and some were small. They lived for about 165 million years before they disappeared<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There were many types<\/strong> of dinosaurs. The T-Rex was a scary meat-eater with big teeth. The Brachiosaurus was huge<\/strong> and ate plants. The Velociraptor was small but very fast.<\/p>\n

\"Dinosaurs<\/figure>\n

We know about dinosaurs from fossils<\/strong>. Fossils are old bones and footprints in rocks. Scientists called paleontologists<\/strong> study these fossils. They learn how dinosaurs lived and what they ate.<\/p>\n

About 66 million years ago, all dinosaurs died. Scientists think a big asteroid<\/strong> hit the Earth. The sky became dark and cold. Plants died, and dinosaurs could not find food.<\/p>\n

But not all dinosaurs are gone! Birds are related<\/strong> to dinosaurs. When you see a bird, you are seeing a type of dinosaur. Museums have dinosaur skeletons<\/strong> that you can visit. Dinosaurs still amaze us today!<\/p>\n

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Download Printable PDF Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Level:<\/strong> Level C<\/p>\n

A. Vocabulary Matching<\/h2>\n

Match each word with its definition.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. terrible<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

2. disappeared<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

3. types<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

4. huge<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

5. fossils<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

6. paleontologists<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

7. asteroid<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

8. related<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

9. skeletons<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

10. amaze<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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a. old bones or prints in rocks<\/p>\n

b. very very big<\/p>\n

c. different kinds<\/p>\n

d. connected or in the same family<\/p>\n

e. all the bones of a body<\/p>\n

f. scientists who study dinosaurs<\/p>\n

g. very scary or frightening<\/p>\n

h. went away; can no longer be seen<\/p>\n

i. to surprise and impress<\/p>\n

j. a big rock from space<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

B. True or False<\/h2>\n

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Dinosaurs lived thousands of years ago. ______<\/li>\n
  2. The word dinosaur means terrible lizard. ______<\/li>\n
  3. All dinosaurs were very big. ______<\/li>\n
  4. T-Rex ate plants. ______<\/li>\n
  5. Fossils help us learn about dinosaurs. ______<\/li>\n
  6. Birds are related to dinosaurs. ______<\/li>\n
  7. An asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago. ______<\/li>\n
  8. Paleontologists are doctors. ______<\/li>\n
  9. You can see dinosaur skeletons in museums. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Dinosaurs<\/figure>\n

    C. Fill in the Blanks<\/h2>\n

    Word Bank:<\/strong> terrible  |  types  |  huge  |  fossils  |  asteroid  |  related  |  skeletons<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. The word dinosaur means _______________ lizard.<\/li>\n
    2. There were many _______________ of dinosaurs.<\/li>\n
    3. The Brachiosaurus was _______________ and ate plants.<\/li>\n
    4. We learn about dinosaurs from _______________ in rocks.<\/li>\n
    5. Birds are _______________ to dinosaurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. How long did dinosaurs live on Earth?<\/li>\n
      2. What does the word dinosaur mean?<\/li>\n
      3. What is a paleontologist?<\/li>\n
      4. How did the dinosaurs die?<\/li>\n
      5. How are dinosaurs still alive today?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"Dinosaurs<\/figure>\n

        E. Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n

        Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.<\/em><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Which dinosaur would you like to see? Why?<\/li>\n
        2. Have you been to a museum with dinosaur bones?<\/li>\n
        3. Why do you think people love dinosaurs?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
          \n

          Check your answers below.<\/em><\/p>\n

          A. Vocabulary:<\/strong> 1-g, 2-h, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-f, 7-j, 8-d, 9-e, 10-i<\/p>\n

          B. True\/False:<\/strong> 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T<\/p>\n

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-terrible, 2-types, 3-huge, 4-fossils, 5-related<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. About 165 million years; 2. Terrible lizard; 3. A scientist who studies dinosaurs; 4. An asteroid hit Earth, making it dark and cold; 5. Birds are related to dinosaurs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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