Match the sentence to the singular noun which best fits in the blank.

1. The _____ perched on a branch.
mouse
2. The generous _____ gave away millions.
lake
3. The _____ caved in from the heavy snow.
pioneer
4. The _____ began to cry.
river
5. The _____ scared the girl.
child
6. The _____ flooded the countryside.
roof
7. The _____ contained many kinds of fish.
bird
8. The _____ struggled for survival.
man