{"id":709,"date":"2026-03-01T23:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/dolphins-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:50:22","slug":"dolphins-worksheet-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/dolphins-worksheet-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins Worksheet | Elementary ESL Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Dolphins<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>\n
\n📈 Ready for a challenge?<\/strong> Try the Advanced (Level F) version<\/strong><\/a> of this worksheet!\n<\/div>\n

Dolphins are some of the smartest<\/strong> animals in the ocean. They are not fish – they are mammals<\/strong> like us! Dolphins breathe air and must come up to the surface. Baby dolphins drink milk from their mothers.<\/p>\n

Dolphins live in groups called pods<\/strong>. A pod can have 10 to 30 dolphins. They work together to find food and stay safe. Dolphins are very social<\/strong> animals and love to play.<\/p>\n

\"Dolphins<\/figure>\n

Dolphins talk to each other using clicks<\/strong> and whistles. Each dolphin has its own special whistle, like a name. They use sound to find fish in dark water. This is called echolocation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dolphins are amazing swimmers<\/strong>. They can swim up to 35 kilometers per hour. They jump out of the water and do flips. Dolphins are very playful<\/strong> and like to ride waves near boats.<\/p>\n

Dolphins help humans too. They have rescued<\/strong> people in the ocean. Scientists study dolphins to learn about intelligence<\/strong>. We must protect dolphins and keep the ocean clean for them.<\/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. smartest<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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a. animals that drink mother’s milk<\/p>\n

b. the most intelligent<\/p>\n

c. using sound to find things<\/p>\n

d. how smart something is<\/p>\n

e. groups of dolphins<\/p>\n

f. likes to play and have fun<\/p>\n

g. likes being with others<\/p>\n

h. short sharp sounds<\/p>\n

i. saved from danger<\/p>\n

j. animals that move in water<\/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. Dolphins are a type of fish. ______<\/li>\n
  2. Dolphins breathe air. ______<\/li>\n
  3. A pod can have 10 to 30 dolphins. ______<\/li>\n
  4. Dolphins live alone. ______<\/li>\n
  5. Each dolphin has its own whistle. ______<\/li>\n
  6. Dolphins can swim very fast. ______<\/li>\n
  7. Echolocation uses light to find things. ______<\/li>\n
  8. Dolphins have rescued humans. ______<\/li>\n
  9. Baby dolphins drink milk. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Dolphins<\/figure>\n

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

    Word Bank:<\/strong> smartest  |  mammals  |  pods  |  social  |  clicks  |  playful  |  rescued<\/p>\n

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    1. Dolphins are some of the _______________ animals in the ocean.<\/li>\n
    2. Dolphins are _______________, not fish.<\/li>\n
    3. Dolphins live in groups called _______________.<\/li>\n
    4. Dolphins talk using _______________ and whistles.<\/li>\n
    5. Dolphins have _______________ people in the ocean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
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      1. Why are dolphins not fish?<\/li>\n
      2. What is a pod?<\/li>\n
      3. How do dolphins talk to each other?<\/li>\n
      4. What is echolocation?<\/li>\n
      5. How fast can dolphins swim?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"Dolphins<\/figure>\n

        E. Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n

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

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        1. Would you like to swim with dolphins? Why?<\/li>\n
        2. Why do you think dolphins are so smart?<\/li>\n
        3. How can we help protect dolphins?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
          \n

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

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

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

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-smartest, 2-mammals, 3-pods, 4-clicks, 5-rescued<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. They are mammals – they breathe air and drink milk; 2. A group of dolphins; 3. Using clicks and whistles; 4. Using sound to find things in dark water; 5. Up to 35 kilometers per hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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