The 'ants' go marching

Directions: At this time of year, it is not unusual to see an ant around your home. Or, just plan a picnic, spread out your blanket, and the ants may come marching one by one, just to see if you have anything good to eat in your picnic basket. See if you can get these "ants" before they become a problem for you.

1. Who is buried in Grant's tomb?

_ _ A N T

2. Another name for a baby or very small child.

_ _ _ A N T

3. All the letters except A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.

_ _ _ _ _ _ A N T _

4. Someone who stays away from school without permission.

_ _ _ A N T

5. A large, hairy spider.

_ _ _ A N T _ _ _

6. These are worn by runners and other people who exercise. Sometimes they have shirts or tops to match.

_ _ _ _ _ _ A N T _

7. When a child behaves badly, screams, and has a fit, it is called a temper ...

_ A N T _ _ _

8. It is the opposite of a synonym. In fact, it means OPPOSITE.

A N T _ _ _ _

9. Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a red nose and these on his heads.

A N T _ _ _ _

10. A type of melon that has an yellowish outer skin and sweet orange flesh inside.

_ A N T _ _ _ _ _ _

Answers on next page.

1. Grant

2. Infant

3. Consonants

4. Truant

5. Tarantula

6. Sweatpants

7. Tantrum

8. Antonym

9. Antlers

10. Cantaloupe