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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our school has a bright library. |
| 2 | friend | nounless-common e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My friend saved a seat for me. |
| 3 | children | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The children listened to the story. |
| 4 | book | nounshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I borrowed a book about whales. |
| 5 | look | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Look at the rainbow above the trees. |
| 6 | teacher | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our teacher showed us a new song. |
| 7 | read | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I read one page before bed. |
| 8 | write | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please write your name on the card. |
| 9 | lesson | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The math lesson was about shapes. |
| 10 | letter | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I sharpened my pencil before class. |
| 12 | paper | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We folded the paper into a boat. |
| 13 | picture | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mina drew a picture of her dog. |
| 14 | story | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The story ended with a surprise. |
| 15 | learn | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We learn new words by reading. |
| 16 | share | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please share the crayons with Leo. |
| 17 | kind | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was kind of Ana to help. |
| 18 | play | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The children play outside after lunch. |
| 19 | please | interjectionlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please pass the blue pencil. |
| 20 | new | adjectivelong u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It rained for most of the day. |
| 22 | first | adjectiveer sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mia was the first child in line. |
| 23 | next | adjectivehigh-frequency CVCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Turn to the next page in your book. |
| 24 | after | prepositioner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We washed the brushes after art class. |
| 25 | before | prepositionaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put on your coat before you leave. |
| 26 | with | prepositionvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I walked to school with my sister. |
| 27 | they | pronounlong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | They planted seeds in the garden. |
| 28 | we | pronounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We built a tower from blocks. |
| 29 | our | determinerow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our classroom has a reading corner. |
| 30 | together | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I am ready to begin the game. |
| 32 | an | determinerhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We saw an owl in the tree. |
| 33 | at | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Meet me at the library door. |
| 34 | if | conjunctionhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We will picnic if the sun shines. |
| 35 | in | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The crayons are in the green box. |
| 36 | it | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy yawned because it was tired. |
| 37 | off | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The toy rolled off the table. |
| 38 | on | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Your lunch is on the counter. |
| 39 | up | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The balloon floated up into the sky. |
| 40 | us | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit had a soft brown coat. |
| 42 | sat | verbshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We sat quietly on the carpet. |
| 43 | fell | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | One yellow leaf fell from the tree. |
| 44 | well | adverbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nora played the song very well. |
| 45 | miss | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I miss my cousin when she travels. |
| 46 | will | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We will visit the museum tomorrow. |
| 47 | mum | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My mum packed fruit for our picnic. |
| 48 | as | conjunctionhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We waved as the bus drove away. |
| 49 | is | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The smallest shell is white. |
| 50 | has | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leo placed his hat on the hook. |
| 52 | he's | pronounhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | He's waiting beside the school gate. |
| 53 | eggs | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hen laid three eggs in the nest. |
| 54 | end | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We clapped at the end of the play. |
| 55 | it's | pronounhigh-frequency VCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It's almost time for lunch. |
| 56 | just | adverbhigh-frequency CVCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The school bell just rang. |
| 57 | let's | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Let's build a house with these blocks. |
| 58 | lots | pronounhigh-frequency CVCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We found lots of shells on the beach. |
| 59 | went | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our class went to the zoo. |
| 60 | from | prepositioninitial consonant blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My gran grows tomatoes in her garden. |
| 62 | still | adverbinitial consonant blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby is still asleep. |
| 63 | than | conjunctionvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A whale is larger than a dolphin. |
| 64 | that's | pronounvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | That's the tallest tree in the park. |
| 65 | the | determinervoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please close the door quietly. |
| 66 | them | pronounvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The teacher gave them each a sticker. |
| 67 | thing | noununvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The shiny thing under the chair was a coin. |
| 68 | think | verbunvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Think carefully before you choose an answer. |
| 69 | things | noununvoiced th spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put your things inside your backpack. |
| 70 | which | pronounw or wh spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The giraffe has a long neck. |
| 72 | along | prepositionng spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked along the river path. |
| 73 | king | nounng spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The kind king listened to his people. |
| 74 | have | verbv spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I have two library books. |
| 75 | live | verbv spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Many fish live in this pond. |
| 76 | lived | verbv spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My grandfather lived near the sea. |
| 77 | came | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A blue bird came to the feeder. |
| 78 | gave | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mia gave her friend a card. |
| 79 | made | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We made paper flowers for the wall. |
| 80 | place | nounlong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Take your cup to the sink. |
| 82 | may | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | You may choose one game to play. |
| 83 | say | verblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please say the word slowly. |
| 84 | way | nounlong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This is the safest way home. |
| 85 | away | adverblong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit hopped away from the gate. |
| 86 | great | adjectivelong a spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We had a great time at the fair. |
| 87 | again | adverbless-common e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please read that sentence again. |
| 88 | said | verbless-common e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad said dinner was ready. |
| 89 | head | nounless-common e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wear a helmet to protect your head. |
| 90 | any | determinerless-common e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Many stars shone above the camp. |
| 92 | i | pronounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I packed my lunch this morning. |
| 93 | i'm | pronounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I'm excited about the class trip. |
| 94 | i'll | pronounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I'll carry the small bag. |
| 95 | i've | pronounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I've finished the first page. |
| 96 | giant | nounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The friendly giant lived above the clouds. |
| 97 | find | verblong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you find the hidden star? |
| 98 | liked | verblong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I liked the song we learned. |
| 99 | cried | verblong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby cried when she felt hungry. |
| 100 | inside | prepositionlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A white cloud floated above us. |
| 102 | by | prepositionlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I left my shoes by the door. |
| 103 | my | determinerlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My favorite color is green. |
| 104 | fly | verblong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Birds fly south before winter. |
| 105 | why | adverblong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Why do leaves change color? |
| 106 | night | nounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We saw the moon at night. |
| 107 | right | adjectivelong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | You chose the right answer. |
| 108 | eyes | nounlong i spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The owl has large round eyes. |
| 109 | air | nounair sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Fresh air came through the open window. |
| 110 | bear | nounair sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The students placed their bags on the shelf. |
| 112 | there | adverbair sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please set the basket over there. |
| 113 | there's | pronounair sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | There's a frog beside the pond. |
| 114 | boy | nounoi sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The boy carried a red umbrella. |
| 115 | be | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Be careful near the wet floor. |
| 116 | he | pronounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | He brought an apple for lunch. |
| 117 | me | pronounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please show me your drawing. |
| 118 | she | pronounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | She planted a sunflower seed. |
| 119 | began | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The concert began at seven o'clock. |
| 120 | even | adjectivelong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We're making soup for dinner. |
| 122 | these | determinerlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | These apples are sweet and crisp. |
| 123 | been | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We have been friends for two years. |
| 124 | feet | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My feet were warm inside my boots. |
| 125 | green | adjectivelong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A green frog rested on the rock. |
| 126 | keep | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Keep your ticket in a safe place. |
| 127 | need | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Plants need water and sunlight. |
| 128 | queen | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The queen waved from the carriage. |
| 129 | see | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I can see a boat on the lake. |
| 130 | sleep | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Three ducks swam across the pond. |
| 132 | tree | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A squirrel climbed the oak tree. |
| 133 | trees | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The trees gave us cool shade. |
| 134 | each | determinerlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Each child received a blue card. |
| 135 | eat | verblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We eat fruit with our lunch. |
| 136 | sea | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The boat sailed across the calm sea. |
| 137 | tea | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grandma drank warm tea with honey. |
| 138 | baby | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby waved both hands. |
| 139 | every | determinerlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We read for twenty minutes every day. |
| 140 | floppy | adjectivelong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I really enjoyed the puppet show. |
| 142 | suddenly | adverblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lights suddenly went out. |
| 143 | very | adverblong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The soup was very hot. |
| 144 | people | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Many people waited for the parade. |
| 145 | key | nounlong e spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad used the key to open the door. |
| 146 | go | verblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We go to the playground after school. |
| 147 | no | interjectionlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | No, that marker is not mine. |
| 148 | so | conjunctionlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was raining, so we played indoors. |
| 149 | old | adjectivelong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An old bridge crossed the river. |
| 150 | cold | adjectivelong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Don't forget to bring your library book. |
| 152 | going | verblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We are going to the park. |
| 153 | most | determinerlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Most birds build nests for their eggs. |
| 154 | only | adverblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only one cookie remained on the plate. |
| 155 | over | prepositionlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bird flew over the playground. |
| 156 | told | verblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grandpa told us a funny story. |
| 157 | clothes | nounlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wet clothes hung on the line. |
| 158 | grow | verblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Tiny seeds grow into tall plants. |
| 159 | know | verblong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I know the answer to this question. |
| 160 | snow | nounlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sunlight came through the window. |
| 162 | oh | interjectionlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Oh, I found the missing puzzle piece! |
| 163 | boat | nounlong o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The blue boat moved across the lake. |
| 164 | her | pronouner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I gave her the yellow flower. |
| 165 | better | adjectiveer sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This raincoat is better for wet weather. |
| 166 | ever | adverber sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Have you ever seen a shooting star? |
| 167 | never | adverber sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We never run beside the pool. |
| 168 | river | nouner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The river flowed under the bridge. |
| 169 | under | prepositioner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cat hid under the chair. |
| 170 | were | verber sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Bright birds visited the feeder. |
| 172 | girl | nouner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The girl skipped along the path. |
| 173 | work | nouner sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We finished our work before lunch. |
| 174 | about | prepositionow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We read a book about space. |
| 175 | around | prepositionow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The children sat around the table. |
| 176 | found | verbow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mia found a shell in the sand. |
| 177 | house | nounow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Their house has a red door. |
| 178 | mouse | nounow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A tiny mouse ran behind the box. |
| 179 | out | adverbow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy ran out through the gate. |
| 180 | round | adjectiveow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We shouted hello across the field. |
| 182 | down | adverbow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The marble rolled down the ramp. |
| 183 | how | adverbow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | How did you solve the puzzle? |
| 184 | now | adverbow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It is time to leave now. |
| 185 | town | nounow sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our town has a small train station. |
| 186 | all | determineraw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | All the students brought a pencil. |
| 187 | called | verbaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We called the kitten Pepper. |
| 188 | small | adjectiveaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A small frog sat on the leaf. |
| 189 | water | nounaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please fill the bottle with water. |
| 190 | saw | verbaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Would you like milk or water? |
| 192 | for | prepositionaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This birthday card is for you. |
| 193 | horse | nounaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The brown horse trotted across the field. |
| 194 | morning | nounaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Birds sang outside my window this morning. |
| 195 | door | nounaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please hold the door open for Ana. |
| 196 | more | determineraw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | May I have more rice, please? |
| 197 | your | determineraw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put your name at the top. |
| 198 | thought | verbaw sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I thought the puzzle was challenging. |
| 199 | of | prepositionless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A flock of birds crossed the sky. |
| 200 | gone | verbless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus stopped beside the school. |
| 202 | want | verbless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I want to finish my picture. |
| 203 | wanted | verbless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leo wanted the blue marker. |
| 204 | was | verbless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The playground was empty after the rain. |
| 205 | what | pronounless-common o spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | What did you bring for lunch? |
| 206 | moon | nounlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A full moon rose above the hill. |
| 207 | do | verblong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please do your best work. |
| 208 | to | prepositionlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked to the library. |
| 209 | who | pronounlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Who left this note on my desk? |
| 210 | into | prepositionlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Healthy food helps our bodies grow. |
| 212 | room | nounlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The music room has a piano. |
| 213 | soon | adverblong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rain will stop soon. |
| 214 | too | adverblong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I would like to come too. |
| 215 | you | pronounlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | You may choose the first book. |
| 216 | through | prepositionlong oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sunlight shone through the leaves. |
| 217 | good | adjectiveshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | That was a good idea for our project. |
| 218 | looks | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sky looks dark before the storm. |
| 219 | looked | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We looked under the bench for the ball. |
| 220 | looking | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad took a picture of the rainbow. |
| 222 | pull | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Pull the wagon slowly up the hill. |
| 223 | pulled | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The horse pulled the little cart. |
| 224 | put | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put the clean cups on the shelf. |
| 225 | could | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We could see the mountains from the bus. |
| 226 | couldn't | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I couldn't reach the book on the high shelf. |
| 227 | would | verbshort oo spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I would help if you asked me. |
| 228 | jumped | verbless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The frog jumped onto a rock. |
| 229 | come | verbless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please come inside before it rains. |
| 230 | coming | verbless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We picked some flowers for the table. |
| 232 | something | pronounless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Something rustled behind the bush. |
| 233 | other | adjectiveless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Try the other key in the lock. |
| 234 | mother | nounless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My mother reads with me every night. |
| 235 | another | determinerless-common u spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | May I have another piece of apple? |
| 236 | asked | verbar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I asked the teacher for help. |
| 237 | can't | verbar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I can't open this jar by myself. |
| 238 | last | adjectivear sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nora was the last runner to finish. |
| 239 | plants | nounar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The plants leaned toward the sunny window. |
| 240 | are | verbar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our car is parked beside the house. |
| 242 | dark | adjectivear sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cave was cool and dark. |
| 243 | hard | adjectivear sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The frozen ground felt hard. |
| 244 | park | nounar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We fed ducks at the park. |
| 245 | garden | nounar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Beans and carrots grow in our garden. |
| 246 | laughed | verbar sound spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We laughed at the puppy's silly jump. |
| 247 | mr | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mr. Lee teaches our music class. |
| 248 | mrs | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mrs. Patel works in the library. |
| 249 | one | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only one apple remained in the bowl. |
| 250 | once | adverbirregular high-frequency spelling | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Two rabbits sat beside the fence. |
| 252 | across | prepositiontwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked across the wooden bridge. |
| 253 | animals | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The zoo cares for many animals. |
| 254 | didn't | verbtwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We didn't hear the quiet bell. |
| 255 | different | adjectivetwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The twins chose different colors. |
| 256 | dragon | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The story's dragon guarded a golden key. |
| 257 | granddad | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My granddad taught me to plant seeds. |
| 258 | magic | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The magician used magic to hide the coin. |
| 259 | rabbit | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit nibbled a green leaf. |
| 260 | alarm | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The little boat floated alone on the pond. |
| 262 | apologize | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I apologize when I hurt someone's feelings. |
| 263 | basket | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We carried the apples in a basket. |
| 264 | behave | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We behave safely on the school bus. |
| 265 | belong | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | These blue gloves belong to Mia. |
| 266 | blink | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We blink to keep our eyes moist. |
| 267 | borrow | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | May I borrow your green crayon? |
| 268 | cabin | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our family stayed in a cabin near the lake. |
| 269 | caterpillar | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A caterpillar crawled across the leaf. |
| 270 | caution | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Bats slept inside the cool cave. |
| 272 | celebrate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We celebrate the class victory with a song. |
| 273 | chimney | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Smoke rose from the brick chimney. |
| 274 | costume | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leo wore a pirate costume in the play. |
| 275 | cozy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The reading corner felt cozy and quiet. |
| 276 | cranky | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The tired toddler became cranky before dinner. |
| 277 | crowded | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus was crowded after the game. |
| 278 | daily | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Reading is part of our daily routine. |
| 279 | decorate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We decorate the classroom with paper stars. |
| 280 | delighted | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The warm room made the kitten drowsy. |
| 282 | equal | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We divided the crackers into equal groups. |
| 283 | enormous | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An enormous whale swam beside the boat. |
| 284 | fancy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cake had a fancy flower design. |
| 285 | fasten | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please fasten your seat belt. |
| 286 | filthy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The muddy boots were filthy after the hike. |
| 287 | forest | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Deer moved quietly through the forest. |
| 288 | freezing | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wind felt freezing on my cheeks. |
| 289 | gather | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We gather leaves for the art project. |
| 290 | grateful | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An honest person tells the truth. |
| 292 | lively | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lively puppy chased its tail. |
| 293 | mountain | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Snow covered the top of the mountain. |
| 294 | narrow | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We followed a narrow path between the trees. |
| 295 | obey | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We obey the safety rules at school. |
| 296 | pattern | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The beads made a red-blue pattern. |
| 297 | pretend | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We pretend the couch is a sailing ship. |
| 298 | promise | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I promise to return the book tomorrow. |
| 299 | rescue | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The firefighters rescue the kitten from the tree. |
| 300 | return | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Phonics Australia: The First 300 High Frequency Words
- Flocabulary: 1st Grade Vocabulary Word List
- K12Reader: First Grade Spelling Words
- Reading Rockets: Basic Spelling Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words