English Vocabulary · Grade 1 Live Review Preview
1st Grade Vocabulary Words
First-grade vocabulary grows from phonics into fluent reading. Children meet common sight words, irregular spellings, useful classroom language, and everyday words that help them understand stories and simple informational texts.
These 300 words do not repeat the Phonics/CVC level. The list is informed by the supplied high-frequency-word poster and public first-grade vocabulary references, then reorganized into original lessons with newly written meanings, examples, reading, and questions.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | school | nounlong oo spelling | a place where children go to learn | Our school has a bright library. |
| 2 | friend | nounless-common e spelling | a person you like and trust | My friend saved a seat for me. |
| 3 | children | nountwo- or three-syllable word | young people who are not yet adults | The children listened to the story. |
| 4 | book | nounshort oo spelling | pages with words or pictures bound together | I borrowed a book about whales. |
| 5 | look | verbshort oo spelling | to turn your eyes toward something | Look at the rainbow above the trees. |
| 6 | teacher | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a person who helps students learn | Our teacher showed us a new song. |
| 7 | read | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to understand words that are written or printed | I read one page before bed. |
| 8 | write | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to make letters or words on a surface | Please write your name on the card. |
| 9 | lesson | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a period of learning about a subject | The math lesson was about shapes. |
| 10 | letter | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a written symbol used to make words | The letter B begins the word bird. |
The Lost Book
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
At school, Ana cannot find her book. Her friend asks the other children to look under their desks. They find the book beside the art shelf.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Ana lose?
Ana lost her book.
2. Who helps Ana?
Her friend and the other children help her.
3. Where was the book?
The book was beside the art shelf.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ has a bright library.
Answer: school
2. My ___ saved a seat for me.
Answer: friend
3. The ___ listened to the story.
Answer: children
4. I borrowed a ___ about whales.
Answer: book
5. ___ at the rainbow above the trees.
Answer: look
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | pencil | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a tool used for writing or drawing | I sharpened my pencil before class. |
| 12 | paper | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | thin material used for writing or wrapping | We folded the paper into a boat. |
| 13 | picture | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | an image made by drawing, painting, or a camera | Mina drew a picture of her dog. |
| 14 | story | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a description of events told for others to enjoy | The story ended with a surprise. |
| 15 | learn | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to gain knowledge or a new skill | We learn new words by reading. |
| 16 | share | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to let another person use or have part of something | Please share the crayons with Leo. |
| 17 | kind | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | caring and helpful toward other people | It was kind of Ana to help. |
| 18 | play | verblong a spelling | to take part in a game or enjoyable activity | The children play outside after lunch. |
| 19 | please | interjectionlong e spelling | a polite word used when asking for something | Please pass the blue pencil. |
| 20 | new | adjectivelong u spelling | made, found, or received only recently | Kai wore his new shoes to school. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Mina drew a ___ of her dog.
Answer: picture
2. The ___ ended with a surprise.
Answer: story
3. We ___ new words by reading.
Answer: learn
4. Please ___ the crayons with Leo.
Answer: share
5. It was ___ of Ana to help.
Answer: kind
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | day | nounlong a spelling | the time from one midnight to the next | It rained for most of the day. |
| 22 | first | adjectiveer sound spelling | coming before all others in order | Mia was the first child in line. |
| 23 | next | adjectivehigh-frequency CVCC word | coming immediately after the present one | Turn to the next page in your book. |
| 24 | after | prepositioner sound spelling | later than a particular time or event | We washed the brushes after art class. |
| 25 | before | prepositionaw sound spelling | earlier than a particular time or event | Put on your coat before you leave. |
| 26 | with | prepositionvoiced th spelling | together with or in the company of someone | I walked to school with my sister. |
| 27 | they | pronounlong a spelling | a word used for two or more people or things | They planted seeds in the garden. |
| 28 | we | pronounlong e spelling | a word meaning the speaker and at least one other person | We built a tower from blocks. |
| 29 | our | determinerow sound spelling | belonging to the speaker and one or more other people | Our classroom has a reading corner. |
| 30 | together | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | with one another in the same place or activity | The partners worked together on the puzzle. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I walked to school ___ my sister.
Answer: with
2. ___ planted seeds in the garden.
Answer: they
3. ___ built a tower from blocks.
Answer: we
4. ___ classroom has a reading corner.
Answer: our
5. The partners worked ___ on the puzzle.
Answer: together
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | am | verbhigh-frequency VC word | the form of be used with the word I | I am ready to begin the game. |
| 32 | an | determinerhigh-frequency VC word | a word placed before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound | We saw an owl in the tree. |
| 33 | at | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | in, on, or near a particular place or time | Meet me at the library door. |
| 34 | if | conjunctionhigh-frequency VC word | used to introduce something that may happen | We will picnic if the sun shines. |
| 35 | in | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | inside a place, object, or period of time | The crayons are in the green box. |
| 36 | it | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | a word used for a thing, animal, or idea already named | The puppy yawned because it was tired. |
| 37 | off | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | away from or no longer touching something | The toy rolled off the table. |
| 38 | on | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | touching and supported by a surface | Your lunch is on the counter. |
| 39 | up | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | toward a higher place or position | The balloon floated up into the sky. |
| 40 | us | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | a word meaning the speaker and one or more other people | Grandma read us a funny poem. |
An Ant on the Cup
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I am at a picnic with my family. An ant climbs up the cup and sits on its rim. Dad helps us move the food to a clean table.
Reading comprehension
1. Where is the speaker?
The speaker is at a picnic.
2. What climbs up the cup?
An ant climbs up the cup.
3. Who helps the family?
Dad helps the family.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Your lunch is ___ the counter.
Answer: on
2. The balloon floated ___ into the sky.
Answer: up
3. Grandma read ___ a funny poem.
Answer: us
4. I ___ ready to begin the game.
Answer: am
5. We saw ___ owl in the tree.
Answer: an
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | had | verbshort a · CVC | owned, held, or experienced something in the past | The rabbit had a soft brown coat. |
| 42 | sat | verbshort a · CVC | rested on a chair or another surface in the past | We sat quietly on the carpet. |
| 43 | fell | verbshort e · CVC | moved downward suddenly in the past | One yellow leaf fell from the tree. |
| 44 | well | adverbshort e · CVC | in a good or successful way | Nora played the song very well. |
| 45 | miss | verbshort i · CVC | to feel sad because someone or something is absent | I miss my cousin when she travels. |
| 46 | will | verbshort i · CVC | used to say that something is going to happen | We will visit the museum tomorrow. |
| 47 | mum | nounshort u · CVC | an informal British and Australian word for mother | My mum packed fruit for our picnic. |
| 48 | as | conjunctionhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | used to show that two things happen at the same time | We waved as the bus drove away. |
| 49 | is | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | the form of be used with one person or thing | The smallest shell is white. |
| 50 | has | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | owns, contains, or experiences something now | The spider has eight legs. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The rabbit ___ a soft brown coat.
Answer: had
2. We ___ quietly on the carpet.
Answer: sat
3. One yellow leaf ___ from the tree.
Answer: fell
4. Nora played the song very ___.
Answer: well
5. I ___ my cousin when she travels.
Answer: miss
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | his | determinerhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | belonging to a boy or man already mentioned | Leo placed his hat on the hook. |
| 52 | he's | pronounhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | a short form of he is or he has | He's waiting beside the school gate. |
| 53 | eggs | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | oval objects laid by birds and some other animals | The hen laid three eggs in the nest. |
| 54 | end | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | the final part of something | We clapped at the end of the play. |
| 55 | it's | pronounhigh-frequency VCC word | a short form of it is or it has | It's almost time for lunch. |
| 56 | just | adverbhigh-frequency CVCC word | only a very short time ago | The school bell just rang. |
| 57 | let's | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | a short form used to suggest doing something together | Let's build a house with these blocks. |
| 58 | lots | pronounhigh-frequency CVCC word | a large number or amount of something | We found lots of shells on the beach. |
| 59 | went | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | traveled or moved somewhere in the past | Our class went to the zoo. |
| 60 | from | prepositioninitial consonant blend | used to show where something starts or comes | This postcard came from my aunt. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo placed ___ hat on the hook.
Answer: his
2. ___ waiting beside the school gate.
Answer: he's
3. The hen laid three ___ in the nest.
Answer: eggs
4. We clapped at the ___ of the play.
Answer: end
5. ___ almost time for lunch.
Answer: it's
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | gran | nouninitial consonant blend | an informal word for a grandmother | My gran grows tomatoes in her garden. |
| 62 | still | adverbinitial consonant blend | continuing to happen or be true | The baby is still asleep. |
| 63 | than | conjunctionvoiced th spelling | used when comparing two people or things | A whale is larger than a dolphin. |
| 64 | that's | pronounvoiced th spelling | a short form of that is or that has | That's the tallest tree in the park. |
| 65 | the | determinervoiced th spelling | used before a particular person or thing | Please close the door quietly. |
| 66 | them | pronounvoiced th spelling | a word used for people or things already mentioned | The teacher gave them each a sticker. |
| 67 | thing | noununvoiced th spelling | an object, idea, event, or action | The shiny thing under the chair was a coin. |
| 68 | think | verbunvoiced th spelling | to use your mind to form an idea or answer | Think carefully before you choose an answer. |
| 69 | things | noununvoiced th spelling | objects, ideas, events, or actions | Put your things inside your backpack. |
| 70 | which | pronounw or wh spelling | used when asking about a choice from a group | Which color would you like to use? |
The Thinking Game
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“That’s the mystery box,” says Eva. She asks her friends to think about the thing inside it. One clue tells them that it is round and bounces.
Reading comprehension
1. What does Eva show her friends?
Eva shows them a mystery box.
2. What must the friends do?
They must think about the thing inside.
3. What does the hidden object do?
The hidden object bounces.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the tallest tree in the park.
Answer: that's
2. Please close ___ door quietly.
Answer: the
3. The teacher gave ___ each a sticker.
Answer: them
4. The shiny ___ under the chair was a coin.
Answer: thing
5. ___ carefully before you choose an answer.
Answer: think
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | long | adjectiveng spelling | measuring a great distance from end to end | The giraffe has a long neck. |
| 72 | along | prepositionng spelling | following the length or direction of something | We walked along the river path. |
| 73 | king | nounng spelling | a male ruler of a country or kingdom | The kind king listened to his people. |
| 74 | have | verbv spelling | to own, hold, or experience something | I have two library books. |
| 75 | live | verbv spelling | to make your home in a place | Many fish live in this pond. |
| 76 | lived | verbv spelling | made a home in a place in the past | My grandfather lived near the sea. |
| 77 | came | verblong a spelling | moved toward or arrived at a place in the past | A blue bird came to the feeder. |
| 78 | gave | verblong a spelling | handed or provided something in the past | Mia gave her friend a card. |
| 79 | made | verblong a spelling | created or produced something in the past | We made paper flowers for the wall. |
| 80 | place | nounlong a spelling | a particular area or position | This shady place is good for a picnic. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. My grandfather ___ near the sea.
Answer: lived
2. A blue bird ___ to the feeder.
Answer: came
3. Mia ___ her friend a card.
Answer: gave
4. We ___ paper flowers for the wall.
Answer: made
5. This shady ___ is good for a picnic.
Answer: place
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | take | verblong a spelling | to carry or move something from one place to another | Take your cup to the sink. |
| 82 | may | verblong a spelling | used to show permission or possibility | You may choose one game to play. |
| 83 | say | verblong a spelling | to speak words aloud | Please say the word slowly. |
| 84 | way | nounlong a spelling | a method, direction, or path | This is the safest way home. |
| 85 | away | adverblong a spelling | to or at a different place | The rabbit hopped away from the gate. |
| 86 | great | adjectivelong a spelling | very good, enjoyable, or important | We had a great time at the fair. |
| 87 | again | adverbless-common e spelling | one more time | Please read that sentence again. |
| 88 | said | verbless-common e spelling | spoke words in the past | Dad said dinner was ready. |
| 89 | head | nounless-common e spelling | the top part of the body containing the face and brain | Wear a helmet to protect your head. |
| 90 | any | determinerless-common e spelling | one or more of something, without saying exactly which | Do you have any questions? |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wear a helmet to protect your ___.
Answer: head
2. Do you have ___ questions?
Answer: any
3. ___ your cup to the sink.
Answer: take
4. You ___ choose one game to play.
Answer: may
5. Please ___ the word slowly.
Answer: say
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | many | determinerless-common e spelling | a large number of people or things | Many stars shone above the camp. |
| 92 | i | pronounlong i spelling | the word a speaker uses for themself | I packed my lunch this morning. |
| 93 | i'm | pronounlong i spelling | a short form of I am | I'm excited about the class trip. |
| 94 | i'll | pronounlong i spelling | a short form of I will | I'll carry the small bag. |
| 95 | i've | pronounlong i spelling | a short form of I have | I've finished the first page. |
| 96 | giant | nounlong i spelling | an imaginary person who is extremely large | The friendly giant lived above the clouds. |
| 97 | find | verblong i spelling | to discover something after looking for it | Can you find the hidden star? |
| 98 | liked | verblong i spelling | enjoyed or felt pleased by something in the past | I liked the song we learned. |
| 99 | cried | verblong i spelling | shed tears or called out loudly in the past | The baby cried when she felt hungry. |
| 100 | inside | prepositionlong i spelling | in the inner part of something | The kitten slept inside the box. |
Many Things to Do
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I have many jobs before the party. I’ve filled the cups, and I’m hanging paper stars. “I’ll bring the cake next,” I tell Mom.
Reading comprehension
1. Why does the speaker have jobs?
The speaker is preparing for a party.
2. What has the speaker filled?
The speaker has filled the cups.
3. What will the speaker bring next?
The speaker will bring the cake next.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ stars shone above the camp.
Answer: many
2. ___ packed my lunch this morning.
Answer: i
3. ___ excited about the class trip.
Answer: i'm
4. ___ carry the small bag.
Answer: i'll
5. ___ finished the first page.
Answer: i've
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | white | adjectivelong i spelling | having the lightest color, like fresh snow | A white cloud floated above us. |
| 102 | by | prepositionlong i spelling | near or beside someone or something | I left my shoes by the door. |
| 103 | my | determinerlong i spelling | belonging to the person who is speaking | My favorite color is green. |
| 104 | fly | verblong i spelling | to move through the air | Birds fly south before winter. |
| 105 | why | adverblong i spelling | for what reason | Why do leaves change color? |
| 106 | night | nounlong i spelling | the dark part of each day | We saw the moon at night. |
| 107 | right | adjectivelong i spelling | correct or true | You chose the right answer. |
| 108 | eyes | nounlong i spelling | the body parts used for seeing | The owl has large round eyes. |
| 109 | air | nounair sound spelling | the invisible mixture of gases that we breathe | Fresh air came through the open window. |
| 110 | bear | nounair sound spelling | a large furry animal with a short tail | The brown bear caught a fish. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I left my shoes ___ the door.
Answer: by
2. ___ favorite color is green.
Answer: my
3. Birds ___ south before winter.
Answer: fly
4. ___ do leaves change color?
Answer: why
5. We saw the moon at ___.
Answer: night
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | their | determinerair sound spelling | belonging to people or things already mentioned | The students placed their bags on the shelf. |
| 112 | there | adverbair sound spelling | in or at that place | Please set the basket over there. |
| 113 | there's | pronounair sound spelling | a short form of there is or there has | There's a frog beside the pond. |
| 114 | boy | nounoi sound spelling | a male child | The boy carried a red umbrella. |
| 115 | be | verblong e spelling | to exist or have a particular quality | Be careful near the wet floor. |
| 116 | he | pronounlong e spelling | a word used for a boy or man already mentioned | He brought an apple for lunch. |
| 117 | me | pronounlong e spelling | a word the speaker uses when receiving an action | Please show me your drawing. |
| 118 | she | pronounlong e spelling | a word used for a girl or woman already mentioned | She planted a sunflower seed. |
| 119 | began | verblong e spelling | started to happen or be done in the past | The concert began at seven o'clock. |
| 120 | even | adjectivelong e spelling | flat, level, or equal on both sides | Place the blocks in an even row. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ carried a red umbrella.
Answer: boy
2. ___ careful near the wet floor.
Answer: be
3. ___ brought an apple for lunch.
Answer: he
4. Please show ___ your drawing.
Answer: me
5. ___ planted a sunflower seed.
Answer: she
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | we're | pronounlong e spelling | a short form of we are | We're making soup for dinner. |
| 122 | these | determinerlong e spelling | used to point to nearby people or things | These apples are sweet and crisp. |
| 123 | been | verblong e spelling | the past participle form of be | We have been friends for two years. |
| 124 | feet | nounlong e spelling | the body parts at the ends of the legs | My feet were warm inside my boots. |
| 125 | green | adjectivelong e spelling | having the color of grass or leaves | A green frog rested on the rock. |
| 126 | keep | verblong e spelling | to continue having or holding something | Keep your ticket in a safe place. |
| 127 | need | verblong e spelling | to require something because it is important | Plants need water and sunlight. |
| 128 | queen | nounlong e spelling | a female ruler or the wife of a king | The queen waved from the carriage. |
| 129 | see | verblong e spelling | to notice something with your eyes | I can see a boat on the lake. |
| 130 | sleep | verblong e spelling | to rest with your eyes closed | Most children sleep during the night. |
The Sleepy Queen
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
We’re acting in a play about a queen. I see that our queen is tired and may need a rest. After a short sleep, she is ready for the final scene.
Reading comprehension
1. What are the children doing?
They are acting in a play.
2. What does the queen need?
The queen needs a rest.
3. What happens after her sleep?
She is ready for the final scene.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Plants ___ water and sunlight.
Answer: need
2. The ___ waved from the carriage.
Answer: queen
3. I can ___ a boat on the lake.
Answer: see
4. Most children ___ during the night.
Answer: sleep
5. ___ making soup for dinner.
Answer: we're
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | three | numberlong e spelling | the number that comes after two | Three ducks swam across the pond. |
| 132 | tree | nounlong e spelling | a tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches | A squirrel climbed the oak tree. |
| 133 | trees | nounlong e spelling | more than one tall plant with a wooden trunk | The trees gave us cool shade. |
| 134 | each | determinerlong e spelling | every one of two or more people or things | Each child received a blue card. |
| 135 | eat | verblong e spelling | to put food in your mouth and swallow it | We eat fruit with our lunch. |
| 136 | sea | nounlong e spelling | a large area of salt water | The boat sailed across the calm sea. |
| 137 | tea | nounlong e spelling | a drink made by soaking leaves in hot water | Grandma drank warm tea with honey. |
| 138 | baby | nounlong e spelling | a very young child or animal | The baby waved both hands. |
| 139 | every | determinerlong e spelling | all members of a group considered one by one | We read for twenty minutes every day. |
| 140 | floppy | adjectivelong e spelling | soft and hanging down loosely | The puppy has two floppy ears. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We read for twenty minutes ___ day.
Answer: every
2. The puppy has two ___ ears.
Answer: floppy
3. ___ ducks swam across the pond.
Answer: three
4. A squirrel climbed the oak ___.
Answer: tree
5. The ___ gave us cool shade.
Answer: trees
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | really | adverblong e spelling | truly or very much | I really enjoyed the puppet show. |
| 142 | suddenly | adverblong e spelling | quickly and without warning | The lights suddenly went out. |
| 143 | very | adverblong e spelling | to a high degree | The soup was very hot. |
| 144 | people | nounlong e spelling | human beings considered as a group | Many people waited for the parade. |
| 145 | key | nounlong e spelling | a small metal object used to open a lock | Dad used the key to open the door. |
| 146 | go | verblong o spelling | to move or travel to another place | We go to the playground after school. |
| 147 | no | interjectionlong o spelling | a word used to refuse or disagree | No, that marker is not mine. |
| 148 | so | conjunctionlong o spelling | used to show a result or reason | It was raining, so we played indoors. |
| 149 | old | adjectivelong o spelling | having existed or lived for a long time | An old bridge crossed the river. |
| 150 | cold | adjectivelong o spelling | having a low temperature | The snow felt cold on my hand. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I ___ enjoyed the puppet show.
Answer: really
2. The lights ___ went out.
Answer: suddenly
3. The soup was ___ hot.
Answer: very
4. Many ___ waited for the parade.
Answer: people
5. Dad used the ___ to open the door.
Answer: key
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | don't | verblong o spelling | a short form of do not | Don't forget to bring your library book. |
| 152 | going | verblong o spelling | moving or traveling toward a place | We are going to the park. |
| 153 | most | determinerlong o spelling | the greatest number or amount | Most birds build nests for their eggs. |
| 154 | only | adverblong o spelling | no more than one or no others | Only one cookie remained on the plate. |
| 155 | over | prepositionlong o spelling | above or across something | The bird flew over the playground. |
| 156 | told | verblong o spelling | gave information or a story in the past | Grandpa told us a funny story. |
| 157 | clothes | nounlong o spelling | items worn to cover the body | Wet clothes hung on the line. |
| 158 | grow | verblong o spelling | to become larger or older | Tiny seeds grow into tall plants. |
| 159 | know | verblong o spelling | to understand or have learned something | I know the answer to this question. |
| 160 | snow | nounlong o spelling | soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from clouds | Fresh snow covered the yard. |
Going Over the Hill
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Dad told us that we are going over the hill. Most of the path is easy, but one part is steep. We carry only what we need in our bags.
Reading comprehension
1. Who explained the trip?
Dad explained the trip.
2. Where are they going?
They are going over the hill.
3. Why do they carry only what they need?
They want their bags to stay light.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We are ___ to the park.
Answer: going
2. ___ birds build nests for their eggs.
Answer: most
3. ___ one cookie remained on the plate.
Answer: only
4. The bird flew ___ the playground.
Answer: over
5. Grandpa ___ us a funny story.
Answer: told
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | window | nounlong o spelling | an opening with glass that lets in light | Sunlight came through the window. |
| 162 | oh | interjectionlong o spelling | a word used to show surprise or understanding | Oh, I found the missing puzzle piece! |
| 163 | boat | nounlong o spelling | a small vehicle used for traveling on water | The blue boat moved across the lake. |
| 164 | her | pronouner sound spelling | a word used for a girl or woman receiving an action | I gave her the yellow flower. |
| 165 | better | adjectiveer sound spelling | of a higher quality or more suitable | This raincoat is better for wet weather. |
| 166 | ever | adverber sound spelling | at any time | Have you ever seen a shooting star? |
| 167 | never | adverber sound spelling | not at any time | We never run beside the pool. |
| 168 | river | nouner sound spelling | a large natural stream of moving water | The river flowed under the bridge. |
| 169 | under | prepositioner sound spelling | below or beneath something | The cat hid under the chair. |
| 170 | were | verber sound spelling | the past form of be used with you or more than one | The children were quiet during the film. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. This raincoat is ___ for wet weather.
Answer: better
2. Have you ___ seen a shooting star?
Answer: ever
3. We ___ run beside the pool.
Answer: never
4. The ___ flowed under the bridge.
Answer: river
5. The cat hid ___ the chair.
Answer: under
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | birds | nouner sound spelling | animals with feathers, wings, and beaks | Bright birds visited the feeder. |
| 172 | girl | nouner sound spelling | a female child | The girl skipped along the path. |
| 173 | work | nouner sound spelling | tasks or activities done to reach a result | We finished our work before lunch. |
| 174 | about | prepositionow sound spelling | on the subject of something | We read a book about space. |
| 175 | around | prepositionow sound spelling | on every side of or moving in a circle | The children sat around the table. |
| 176 | found | verbow sound spelling | discovered something in the past | Mia found a shell in the sand. |
| 177 | house | nounow sound spelling | a building where people live | Their house has a red door. |
| 178 | mouse | nounow sound spelling | a small animal with a pointed nose and long tail | A tiny mouse ran behind the box. |
| 179 | out | adverbow sound spelling | away from the inside of a place | The puppy ran out through the gate. |
| 180 | round | adjectiveow sound spelling | shaped like a circle or ball | The moon looked large and round. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Their ___ has a red door.
Answer: house
2. A tiny ___ ran behind the box.
Answer: mouse
3. The puppy ran ___ through the gate.
Answer: out
4. The moon looked large and ___.
Answer: round
5. Bright ___ visited the feeder.
Answer: birds
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | shouted | verbow sound spelling | spoke very loudly in the past | We shouted hello across the field. |
| 182 | down | adverbow sound spelling | toward a lower place or position | The marble rolled down the ramp. |
| 183 | how | adverbow sound spelling | in what way or by what method | How did you solve the puzzle? |
| 184 | now | adverbow sound spelling | at the present time | It is time to leave now. |
| 185 | town | nounow sound spelling | a place where people live that is smaller than a city | Our town has a small train station. |
| 186 | all | determineraw sound spelling | the whole number or amount of something | All the students brought a pencil. |
| 187 | called | verbaw sound spelling | gave a name to or spoke to someone in the past | We called the kitten Pepper. |
| 188 | small | adjectiveaw sound spelling | little in size, amount, or number | A small frog sat on the leaf. |
| 189 | water | nounaw sound spelling | the clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need | Please fill the bottle with water. |
| 190 | saw | verbaw sound spelling | noticed something with the eyes in the past | We saw a deer near the trees. |
The Kite Came Down
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree. “Pull the string down now!” her brother shouted. He showed her how to guide the kite back into the wind.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Mina see?
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree.
2. What did her brother shout?
He shouted for her to pull the string down.
3. What did he teach her?
He taught her how to guide the kite.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ a deer near the trees.
Answer: saw
2. We ___ hello across the field.
Answer: shouted
3. The marble rolled ___ the ramp.
Answer: down
4. ___ did you solve the puzzle?
Answer: how
5. It is time to leave ___.
Answer: now
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | or | conjunctionaw sound spelling | used to show a choice between possibilities | Would you like milk or water? |
| 192 | for | prepositionaw sound spelling | intended to belong to or be used by someone | This birthday card is for you. |
| 193 | horse | nounaw sound spelling | a large animal people may ride | The brown horse trotted across the field. |
| 194 | morning | nounaw sound spelling | the early part of the day before noon | Birds sang outside my window this morning. |
| 195 | door | nounaw sound spelling | a movable panel used to enter or leave a room | Please hold the door open for Ana. |
| 196 | more | determineraw sound spelling | a greater number or amount | May I have more rice, please? |
| 197 | your | determineraw sound spelling | belonging to the person being spoken to | Put your name at the top. |
| 198 | thought | verbaw sound spelling | used the mind to form an idea in the past | I thought the puzzle was challenging. |
| 199 | of | prepositionless-common o spelling | used to show belonging, amount, or connection | A flock of birds crossed the sky. |
| 200 | gone | verbless-common o spelling | no longer present because someone or something left | The rain had gone by noon. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Would you like milk ___ water?
Answer: or
2. This birthday card is ___ you.
Answer: for
3. The brown ___ trotted across the field.
Answer: horse
4. Birds sang outside my window this ___.
Answer: morning
5. Please hold the ___ open for Ana.
Answer: door
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | stopped | verbless-common o spelling | ended an action or movement in the past | The bus stopped beside the school. |
| 202 | want | verbless-common o spelling | to wish to have or do something | I want to finish my picture. |
| 203 | wanted | verbless-common o spelling | wished to have or do something in the past | Leo wanted the blue marker. |
| 204 | was | verbless-common o spelling | the past form of be used with one person or thing | The playground was empty after the rain. |
| 205 | what | pronounless-common o spelling | used to ask about a thing or idea | What did you bring for lunch? |
| 206 | moon | nounlong oo spelling | the round object that travels around Earth | A full moon rose above the hill. |
| 207 | do | verblong oo spelling | to perform an action or task | Please do your best work. |
| 208 | to | prepositionlong oo spelling | in the direction of a place or person | We walked to the library. |
| 209 | who | pronounlong oo spelling | used to ask which person or people | Who left this note on my desk? |
| 210 | into | prepositionlong oo spelling | from outside to the inside of something | Pour the juice into the cup. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo ___ the blue marker.
Answer: wanted
2. The playground ___ empty after the rain.
Answer: was
3. ___ did you bring for lunch?
Answer: what
4. A full ___ rose above the hill.
Answer: moon
5. Please ___ your best work.
Answer: do
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | food | nounlong oo spelling | things that people or animals eat | Healthy food helps our bodies grow. |
| 212 | room | nounlong oo spelling | a part of a building enclosed by walls | The music room has a piano. |
| 213 | soon | adverblong oo spelling | after only a short amount of time | The rain will stop soon. |
| 214 | too | adverblong oo spelling | also or more than is wanted | I would like to come too. |
| 215 | you | pronounlong oo spelling | the person or people being spoken to | You may choose the first book. |
| 216 | through | prepositionlong oo spelling | from one side or end to the other | Sunlight shone through the leaves. |
| 217 | good | adjectiveshort oo spelling | pleasant, useful, kind, or of high quality | That was a good idea for our project. |
| 218 | looks | verbshort oo spelling | turns the eyes toward something or appears a certain way | The sky looks dark before the storm. |
| 219 | looked | verbshort oo spelling | turned the eyes toward something in the past | We looked under the bench for the ball. |
| 220 | looking | verbshort oo spelling | using the eyes to search or pay attention | I am looking for my red mitten. |
A Walk Through the Woods
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“You found a good trail,” I tell Sam. We walk through the woods until Sam looks up at a nest. I looked too, and we quietly watched two birds.
Reading comprehension
1. Where do the friends walk?
They walk through the woods.
2. What does Sam notice?
Sam notices a nest.
3. What do they watch?
They watch two birds.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ may choose the first book.
Answer: you
2. Sunlight shone ___ the leaves.
Answer: through
3. That was a ___ idea for our project.
Answer: good
4. The sky ___ dark before the storm.
Answer: looks
5. We ___ under the bench for the ball.
Answer: looked
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | took | verbshort oo spelling | carried, moved, or received something in the past | Dad took a picture of the rainbow. |
| 222 | pull | verbshort oo spelling | to move something toward yourself | Pull the wagon slowly up the hill. |
| 223 | pulled | verbshort oo spelling | moved something toward yourself in the past | The horse pulled the little cart. |
| 224 | put | verbshort oo spelling | to move something into a particular place | Put the clean cups on the shelf. |
| 225 | could | verbshort oo spelling | was able to or might be able to | We could see the mountains from the bus. |
| 226 | couldn't | verbshort oo spelling | a short form of could not | I couldn't reach the book on the high shelf. |
| 227 | would | verbshort oo spelling | used to describe a possible or imagined action | I would help if you asked me. |
| 228 | jumped | verbless-common u spelling | pushed off the ground into the air in the past | The frog jumped onto a rock. |
| 229 | come | verbless-common u spelling | to move toward or arrive at a place | Please come inside before it rains. |
| 230 | coming | verbless-common u spelling | moving toward or arriving at a place | The school bus is coming around the corner. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The frog ___ onto a rock.
Answer: jumped
2. Please ___ inside before it rains.
Answer: come
3. The school bus is ___ around the corner.
Answer: coming
4. Dad ___ a picture of the rainbow.
Answer: took
5. ___ the wagon slowly up the hill.
Answer: pull
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | some | determinerless-common u spelling | an amount or number that is not exact | We picked some flowers for the table. |
| 232 | something | pronounless-common u spelling | an object, event, or idea that is not named | Something rustled behind the bush. |
| 233 | other | adjectiveless-common u spelling | different from the one already mentioned | Try the other key in the lock. |
| 234 | mother | nounless-common u spelling | a female parent | My mother reads with me every night. |
| 235 | another | determinerless-common u spelling | one more or a different one | May I have another piece of apple? |
| 236 | asked | verbar sound spelling | said a question or requested something in the past | I asked the teacher for help. |
| 237 | can't | verbar sound spelling | a short form of cannot | I can't open this jar by myself. |
| 238 | last | adjectivear sound spelling | coming after all others in order | Nora was the last runner to finish. |
| 239 | plants | nounar sound spelling | living things that usually grow in soil and need light | The plants leaned toward the sunny window. |
| 240 | are | verbar sound spelling | the form of be used with you or more than one | The library books are on the cart. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The library books ___ on the cart.
Answer: are
2. We picked ___ flowers for the table.
Answer: some
3. ___ rustled behind the bush.
Answer: something
4. Try the ___ key in the lock.
Answer: other
5. My ___ reads with me every night.
Answer: mother
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | car | nounar sound spelling | a road vehicle with four wheels | Our car is parked beside the house. |
| 242 | dark | adjectivear sound spelling | having little or no light | The cave was cool and dark. |
| 243 | hard | adjectivear sound spelling | firm, solid, or difficult to do | The frozen ground felt hard. |
| 244 | park | nounar sound spelling | a public outdoor area for play and rest | We fed ducks at the park. |
| 245 | garden | nounar sound spelling | an area where flowers, fruit, or vegetables are grown | Beans and carrots grow in our garden. |
| 246 | laughed | verbar sound spelling | made a happy sound in the past | We laughed at the puppy's silly jump. |
| 247 | mr | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | a title used before the name of a man | Mr. Lee teaches our music class. |
| 248 | mrs | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | a title used before the name of a married woman | Mrs. Patel works in the library. |
| 249 | one | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | the number that comes before two | Only one apple remained in the bowl. |
| 250 | once | adverbirregular high-frequency spelling | one time and not more | We visit the farm once each year. |
The Dark Park
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Our car stops near the park after sunset. It is dark, so Dad holds a light while we follow the hard stone path. The path leads to a garden full of night flowers.
Reading comprehension
1. Where does the car stop?
The car stops near the park.
2. Why does Dad hold a light?
Dad holds a light because it is dark.
3. Where does the path lead?
The path leads to a garden.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ is parked beside the house.
Answer: car
2. The cave was cool and ___.
Answer: dark
3. The frozen ground felt ___.
Answer: hard
4. We fed ducks at the ___.
Answer: park
5. Beans and carrots grow in our ___.
Answer: garden
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | two | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | the number that comes after one | Two rabbits sat beside the fence. |
| 252 | across | prepositiontwo- or three-syllable word | from one side to the other side of something | We walked across the wooden bridge. |
| 253 | animals | nountwo- or three-syllable word | living creatures that are not plants | The zoo cares for many animals. |
| 254 | didn't | verbtwo- or three-syllable word | a short form of did not | We didn't hear the quiet bell. |
| 255 | different | adjectivetwo- or three-syllable word | not the same as something else | The twins chose different colors. |
| 256 | dragon | nountwo- or three-syllable word | an imaginary creature often shown with wings and scales | The story's dragon guarded a golden key. |
| 257 | granddad | nountwo- or three-syllable word | an informal word for a grandfather | My granddad taught me to plant seeds. |
| 258 | magic | nountwo- or three-syllable word | a mysterious power that makes impossible things seem real | The magician used magic to hide the coin. |
| 259 | rabbit | nountwo- or three-syllable word | a small animal with long ears and strong back legs | The rabbit nibbled a green leaf. |
| 260 | alarm | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a sound or signal that warns people | The fire alarm rang during our practice drill. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The zoo cares for many ___.
Answer: animals
2. We ___ hear the quiet bell.
Answer: didn't
3. The twins chose ___ colors.
Answer: different
4. The story's ___ guarded a golden key.
Answer: dragon
5. My ___ taught me to plant seeds.
Answer: granddad
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | alone | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | without another person nearby | The little boat floated alone on the pond. |
| 262 | apologize | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to say you are sorry for something | I apologize when I hurt someone's feelings. |
| 263 | basket | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a container woven from strips of material | We carried the apples in a basket. |
| 264 | behave | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to act in a particular way | We behave safely on the school bus. |
| 265 | belong | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to be owned by or be a proper part of something | These blue gloves belong to Mia. |
| 266 | blink | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to close and open the eyes quickly | We blink to keep our eyes moist. |
| 267 | borrow | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to use something and return it later | May I borrow your green crayon? |
| 268 | cabin | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a small simple house, often made of wood | Our family stayed in a cabin near the lake. |
| 269 | caterpillar | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | the wormlike young form of a butterfly or moth | A caterpillar crawled across the leaf. |
| 270 | caution | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | care taken to avoid danger or mistakes | Use caution when crossing the street. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ to keep our eyes moist.
Answer: blink
2. May I ___ your green crayon?
Answer: borrow
3. Our family stayed in a ___ near the lake.
Answer: cabin
4. A ___ crawled across the leaf.
Answer: caterpillar
5. Use ___ when crossing the street.
Answer: caution
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | cave | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a large natural hole in the side of a hill or underground | Bats slept inside the cool cave. |
| 272 | celebrate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to do something special for a happy event | We celebrate the class victory with a song. |
| 273 | chimney | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a pipe that carries smoke out of a building | Smoke rose from the brick chimney. |
| 274 | costume | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | clothes worn to look like another person or character | Leo wore a pirate costume in the play. |
| 275 | cozy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | warm, comfortable, and pleasant | The reading corner felt cozy and quiet. |
| 276 | cranky | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | easily annoyed or in a bad mood | The tired toddler became cranky before dinner. |
| 277 | crowded | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | filled with many people or things | The bus was crowded after the game. |
| 278 | daily | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | happening every day | Reading is part of our daily routine. |
| 279 | decorate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to make something look more attractive by adding things | We decorate the classroom with paper stars. |
| 280 | delighted | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | very pleased and happy | Mina was delighted by the surprise visit. |
A Cave Celebration
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lina visits a small cave during her daily walk. She and her family decorate its entrance with paper lanterns to celebrate Grandpa’s birthday. Grandpa is delighted by the glowing surprise.
Reading comprehension
1. When does Lina visit the cave?
Lina visits it during her daily walk.
2. Why do they decorate the entrance?
They decorate it to celebrate Grandpa's birthday.
3. How does Grandpa feel?
Grandpa is delighted.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading is part of our ___ routine.
Answer: daily
2. We ___ the classroom with paper stars.
Answer: decorate
3. Mina was ___ by the surprise visit.
Answer: delighted
4. Bats slept inside the cool ___.
Answer: cave
5. We ___ the class victory with a song.
Answer: celebrate
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | drowsy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | sleepy and not fully awake | The warm room made the kitten drowsy. |
| 282 | equal | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | the same in number, size, or value | We divided the crackers into equal groups. |
| 283 | enormous | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | extremely large | An enormous whale swam beside the boat. |
| 284 | fancy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | decorated, special, or more detailed than usual | The cake had a fancy flower design. |
| 285 | fasten | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to close or attach something firmly | Please fasten your seat belt. |
| 286 | filthy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | extremely dirty | The muddy boots were filthy after the hike. |
| 287 | forest | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a large area covered with many trees | Deer moved quietly through the forest. |
| 288 | freezing | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | extremely cold | The wind felt freezing on my cheeks. |
| 289 | gather | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to come together or collect things into one place | We gather leaves for the art project. |
| 290 | grateful | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | feeling thankful for kindness or help | I felt grateful when my friend helped me. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The warm room made the kitten ___.
Answer: drowsy
2. We divided the crackers into ___ groups.
Answer: equal
3. An ___ whale swam beside the boat.
Answer: enormous
4. The cake had a ___ flower design.
Answer: fancy
5. Please ___ your seat belt.
Answer: fasten
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | honest | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | truthful and not trying to trick anyone | An honest person tells the truth. |
| 292 | lively | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | full of energy and activity | The lively puppy chased its tail. |
| 293 | mountain | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | a very high area of land with steep sides | Snow covered the top of the mountain. |
| 294 | narrow | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | having only a small distance from side to side | We followed a narrow path between the trees. |
| 295 | obey | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to do what a rule or trusted person says | We obey the safety rules at school. |
| 296 | pattern | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | an arrangement that repeats in a regular way | The beads made a red-blue pattern. |
| 297 | pretend | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to act as if something imaginary is real | We pretend the couch is a sailing ship. |
| 298 | promise | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to say firmly that you will do something | I promise to return the book tomorrow. |
| 299 | rescue | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to save someone or something from danger | The firefighters rescue the kitten from the tree. |
| 300 | return | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | to go back or give something back | Please return the scissors when you finish. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. An ___ person tells the truth.
Answer: honest
2. The ___ puppy chased its tail.
Answer: lively
3. Snow covered the top of the ___.
Answer: mountain
4. We followed a ___ path between the trees.
Answer: narrow
5. We ___ the safety rules at school.
Answer: obey
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These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
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