English Vocabulary · Kindergarten Live Review Preview
Phonics and CVC Words
Phonics teaches children how written letters connect to spoken sounds. Learners begin with consonants and short vowels, then move into consonant blends, digraphs—two letters working together, such as sh—and later vowel teams and diphthongs, in which vowel sounds glide together, such as oi in coin.
A CVC word follows a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, as in cat, bed, and sun. Lessons 1–5 build a short-vowel CVC foundation. Lessons 6–10 use familiar blends, digraphs, consonant clusters, and silent-e extensions so kindergarten learners can keep practising useful decodable words without relying on obscure vocabulary.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bad | adjectiveshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The milk smelled bad, so we did not drink it. |
| 2 | bag | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I put my book in the bag. |
| 3 | bat | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bat flew out of the cave. |
| 4 | cab | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We took a cab home. |
| 5 | can | verbshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I can hop on one foot. |
| 6 | cap | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sam wore a red cap. |
| 7 | cat | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cat naps on the mat. |
| 8 | dad | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My dad reads with me. |
| 9 | dam | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The beaver made a dam. |
| 10 | fan | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fan keeps us cool. |
The Bat in the Bag
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Sam finds a bat in a bag. It is not a bad bat; it is a toy. Sam can take the bag in a cab to show his friend.
Cantonese translation
Sam喺個袋入面搵到一隻蝙蝠。佢唔係一隻壞蝙蝠;佢係一件玩具。Sam可以搭的士拎住個袋去畀佢朋友睇。
Reading comprehension
1. What is inside the bag?
A toy bat is inside the bag.
2. Is the bat bad?
No, the bat is not bad.
3. How can Sam travel?
Sam can travel in a cab.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The milk smelled ___, so we did not drink it.
Answer: bad
2. I put my book in the ___.
Answer: bag
3. A ___ flew out of the cave.
Answer: bat
4. We took a ___ home.
Answer: cab
5. I ___ hop on one foot.
Answer: can
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | fat | adjectiveshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A fat caterpillar rested on the leaf. |
| 12 | gas | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The balloon is filled with gas. |
| 13 | ham | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We made a ham sandwich. |
| 14 | hat | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Her hat is pink. |
| 15 | jam | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I put jam on my toast. |
| 16 | lap | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The book rests on my lap. |
| 17 | mad | adjectiveshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I felt mad for a moment. |
| 18 | man | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The man waved hello. |
| 19 | map | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We found the lake on the map. |
| 20 | mat | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wipe your shoes on the mat. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made a ___ sandwich.
Answer: ham
2. Her ___ is pink.
Answer: hat
3. I put ___ on my toast.
Answer: jam
4. The book rests on my ___.
Answer: lap
5. I felt ___ for a moment.
Answer: mad
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | nap | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby took a nap. |
| 22 | pad | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Draw a sun on the pad. |
| 23 | pan | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad warmed soup in a pan. |
| 24 | pat | verbshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Pat the dog softly. |
| 25 | rag | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the rag to wipe the table. |
| 26 | ram | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The ram has curved horns. |
| 27 | ran | verbshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mia ran to the gate. |
| 28 | rat | nounshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rat hid in a hole. |
| 29 | sad | adjectiveshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sad child needed a hug. |
| 30 | tap | verbshort a · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Tap the drum one time. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ has curved horns.
Answer: ram
2. Mia ___ to the gate.
Answer: ran
3. The ___ hid in a hole.
Answer: rat
4. The ___ child needed a hug.
Answer: sad
5. ___ the drum one time.
Answer: tap
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | bed | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I make my bed each morning. |
| 32 | beg | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pup may beg for a treat. |
| 33 | bet | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I bet the sun will shine. |
| 34 | den | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fox sleeps in its den. |
| 35 | fed | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I fed the fish. |
| 36 | get | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please get your coat. |
| 37 | hen | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hen laid an egg. |
| 38 | jet | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The jet flew above us. |
| 39 | leg | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I can stand on one leg. |
| 40 | let | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Let Kim join the game. |
A Trip in the Jet
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Meg sits in a jet with a blanket on her leg. She wants her little dog beside her, but pets must stay in a safe bed. Meg does not beg; she will let the dog rest.
Cantonese translation
Meg 坐喺一架噴射機裏面,腿上蓋住一張毛毯。佢想隻小狗喺佢身邊,不過寵物一定要留喺安全嘅小床上。Meg 唔會苦苦哀求;佢會畀隻狗休息。
Reading comprehension
1. Where is Meg sitting?
Meg is sitting in a jet.
2. What is on her leg?
A blanket is on her leg.
3. What will Meg let the dog do?
Meg will let the dog rest.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ flew above us.
Answer: jet
2. I can stand on one ___.
Answer: leg
3. ___ Kim join the game.
Answer: let
4. I make my ___ each morning.
Answer: bed
5. The pup may ___ for a treat.
Answer: beg
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | men | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The men carried the box. |
| 42 | met | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I met my teacher today. |
| 43 | net | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fish swam near the net. |
| 44 | peg | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hang the bag on the peg. |
| 45 | pen | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Write your name with a pen. |
| 46 | pet | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My pet likes to play. |
| 47 | red | adjectiveshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus is red. |
| 48 | set | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Set the cup on the table. |
| 49 | ten | numbershort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I have ten fingers. |
| 50 | vet | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The vet checked our dog. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ carried the box.
Answer: men
2. I ___ my teacher today.
Answer: met
3. The fish swam near the ___.
Answer: net
4. Hang the bag on the ___.
Answer: peg
5. Write your name with a ___.
Answer: pen
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | web | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A spider sat on its web. |
| 52 | wet | adjectiveshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My socks got wet. |
| 53 | yes | interjectionshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I said yes to the invitation. |
| 54 | yet | adverbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus is not here yet. |
| 55 | hem | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hem of my skirt is neat. |
| 56 | led | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our teacher led us to the library. |
| 57 | wed | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The two bears wed at the end of the story. |
| 58 | bell | nounshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The school bell rang. |
| 59 | sell | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | They sell fruit at the market. |
| 60 | tell | verbshort e · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Tell me about your drawing. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A spider sat on its ___.
Answer: web
2. My socks got ___.
Answer: wet
3. I said ___ to the invitation.
Answer: yes
4. The bus is not here ___.
Answer: yet
5. The ___ of my skirt is neat.
Answer: hem
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | bib | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby wore a bib. |
| 62 | bid | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad made a bid at the sale. |
| 63 | big | adjectiveshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We saw a big tree. |
| 64 | bin | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put the paper in the bin. |
| 65 | bit | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I ate a bit of cheese. |
| 66 | did | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I did my homework. |
| 67 | dig | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We dig with a small shovel. |
| 68 | dim | adjectiveshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The light is dim. |
| 69 | dip | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dip the brush in paint. |
| 70 | fig | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fig was soft and sweet. |
The Tiny Map
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Tim did find a map in the bin. The room was dim, but he could see a bit of red ink. The map told him to dig near the old tree.
Cantonese translation
Tim的確喺個箱入面搵到一張地圖。間房好暗,但佢睇到一啲紅色墨水。張地圖叫佢喺棵老樹附近掘嘢。
Reading comprehension
1. Where did Tim find the map?
Tim found the map in the bin.
2. Why was the map hard to see?
The room was dim.
3. What did the map tell Tim to do?
It told Tim to dig near the old tree.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Put the paper in the ___.
Answer: bin
2. I ate a ___ of cheese.
Answer: bit
3. I ___ my homework.
Answer: did
4. We ___ with a small shovel.
Answer: dig
5. The light is ___.
Answer: dim
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | fin | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fish has a blue fin. |
| 72 | fit | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | These shoes fit me well. |
| 73 | fix | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you fix the toy? |
| 74 | him | pronounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please give the ball to him. |
| 75 | hip | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put your hand on your hip. |
| 76 | hit | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hit the ball with the bat. |
| 77 | kid | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The kid drew a bright star. |
| 78 | lid | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put the lid on the jar. |
| 79 | lip | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | She bit her lower lip. |
| 80 | mix | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mix the flour and water. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the ball with the bat.
Answer: hit
2. The ___ drew a bright star.
Answer: kid
3. Put the ___ on the jar.
Answer: lid
4. She bit her lower ___.
Answer: lip
5. ___ the flour and water.
Answer: mix
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | nip | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The crab may nip a finger. |
| 82 | pig | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pig rolled in mud. |
| 83 | pin | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use a pin to hold the cloth. |
| 84 | pit | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not step into the pit. |
| 85 | rib | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A rib protects the lungs. |
| 86 | rim | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The ball hit the rim. |
| 87 | rip | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not rip the paper. |
| 88 | sip | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Take a sip of water. |
| 89 | sit | verbshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sit beside me. |
| 90 | wig | nounshort i · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The clown wore a purple wig. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ beside me.
Answer: sit
2. The clown wore a purple ___.
Answer: wig
3. The crab may ___ a finger.
Answer: nip
4. The ___ rolled in mud.
Answer: pig
5. Use a ___ to hold the cloth.
Answer: pin
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | bog | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Frogs live near the bog. |
| 92 | box | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The gift is in the box. |
| 93 | cob | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Corn grows on a cob. |
| 94 | cod | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cod swam in cold water. |
| 95 | cog | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The small cog began to turn. |
| 96 | cot | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The child slept on a cot. |
| 97 | dog | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dog can run fast. |
| 98 | dot | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put a dot on the page. |
| 99 | fog | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fog hid the hill. |
| 100 | fox | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The red fox ran away. |
The Box by the Bog
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A box sits beside the bog. Inside it are a corn cob, a toy cod, and one small cog. Jo puts each odd thing back before the rain begins.
Cantonese translation
有個箱擺喺沼澤旁邊。入面有一條粟米芯、一條鱈魚玩具,同埋一個細細嘅齒輪。Jo喺開始落雨之前,將每樣古靈精怪嘅嘢都放返好。
Reading comprehension
1. Where is the box?
The box is beside the bog.
2. What food is in the box?
A corn cob is in the box.
3. What machine part is in the box?
A small cog is in the box.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Frogs live near the ___.
Answer: bog
2. The gift is in the ___.
Answer: box
3. Corn grows on a ___.
Answer: cob
4. The ___ swam in cold water.
Answer: cod
5. The small ___ began to turn.
Answer: cog
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | got | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I got a new book. |
| 102 | hog | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hog ate from the trough. |
| 103 | hop | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hop over the line. |
| 104 | hot | adjectiveshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The soup is hot. |
| 105 | job | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Her job is to teach. |
| 106 | jog | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We jog around the field. |
| 107 | log | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A frog sat on the log. |
| 108 | lot | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We had a lot of fun. |
| 109 | mob | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A noisy mob moved down the street. |
| 110 | mop | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the mop on the wet floor. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ ate from the trough.
Answer: hog
2. ___ over the line.
Answer: hop
3. The soup is ___.
Answer: hot
4. Her ___ is to teach.
Answer: job
5. We ___ around the field.
Answer: jog
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | nod | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nod if you understand. |
| 112 | not | adverbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This cup is not mine. |
| 113 | pop | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bubble may pop. |
| 114 | pot | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The soup is in the pot. |
| 115 | rob | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It is wrong to rob anyone. |
| 116 | rod | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The curtain hangs from a rod. |
| 117 | rot | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Old fruit can rot. |
| 118 | sob | verbshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hurt child began to sob. |
| 119 | top | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bird sat on top. |
| 120 | mom | nounshort o · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My mom gives warm hugs. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The soup is in the ___.
Answer: pot
2. It is wrong to ___ anyone.
Answer: rob
3. The curtain hangs from a ___.
Answer: rod
4. Old fruit can ___.
Answer: rot
5. The hurt child began to ___.
Answer: sob
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | bud | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A flower grew from the bud. |
| 122 | bug | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A tiny bug crawled by. |
| 123 | bun | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The burger is in a bun. |
| 124 | bus | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We ride the bus to school. |
| 125 | but | conjunctionshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I tried but I slipped. |
| 126 | cub | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bear cub followed its mother. |
| 127 | cup | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Fill the cup with milk. |
| 128 | cut | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Cut the paper carefully. |
| 129 | dug | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dog dug in the yard. |
| 130 | fun | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The game was fun. |
Fun in the Sand
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Kim dug a small hole in the sand. She put a flower bud beside it and filled a cup with water. It was fun to build a garden, but she did not cut the new plant.
Cantonese translation
Kim喺沙入面掘咗一個細窿。佢將一個花冧擺喺旁邊,再裝滿一杯水。整一個花園好好玩,不過佢冇剪嗰棵新植物。
Reading comprehension
1. What did Kim dig?
Kim dug a small hole.
2. What did she put beside it?
She put a flower bud beside it.
3. Why did she use a cup?
She used a cup to carry water.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Fill the ___ with milk.
Answer: cup
2. ___ the paper carefully.
Answer: cut
3. The dog ___ in the yard.
Answer: dug
4. The game was ___.
Answer: fun
5. A flower grew from the ___.
Answer: bud
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | gum | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not swallow your gum. |
| 132 | hug | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I hug my mom before school. |
| 133 | hum | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hum the tune with me. |
| 134 | hut | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hikers rested in a hut. |
| 135 | jug | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The jug is full of water. |
| 136 | mud | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pig played in the mud. |
| 137 | mug | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My cocoa is in a mug. |
| 138 | nun | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The nun cared for the children. |
| 139 | nut | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The squirrel found a nut. |
| 140 | pup | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pup chased its tail. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The squirrel found a ___.
Answer: nut
2. The ___ chased its tail.
Answer: pup
3. Do not swallow your ___.
Answer: gum
4. I ___ my mom before school.
Answer: hug
5. ___ the tune with me.
Answer: hum
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | rub | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rub your cold hands together. |
| 142 | rug | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rug feels soft. |
| 143 | run | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Run to the tree. |
| 144 | rut | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wagon wheel made a rut in the mud. |
| 145 | sub | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The yellow sub moved under the sea. |
| 146 | sum | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sum of two and three is five. |
| 147 | sun | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sun is bright today. |
| 148 | tub | nounshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The duck toy floats in the tub. |
| 149 | tug | verbshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Tug the rope gently. |
| 150 | yum | interjectionshort u · CVC | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | “Yum!” said Mia after one bite. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ your cold hands together.
Answer: rub
2. The ___ feels soft.
Answer: rug
3. ___ to the tree.
Answer: run
4. The wagon wheel made a ___ in the mud.
Answer: rut
5. The yellow ___ moved under the sea.
Answer: sub
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | and | conjunctionshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We packed apples and pears. |
| 152 | band | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The band played a song. |
| 153 | bend | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Bend your knees. |
| 154 | best | adjectiveshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This is my best drawing. |
| 155 | bump | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not bump your head. |
| 156 | camp | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We slept at camp. |
| 157 | fast | adjectiveshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit is fast. |
| 158 | hand | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Raise your hand. |
| 159 | help | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please help me tie this. |
| 160 | jump | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Jump over the puddle. |
The Camp Band
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
At camp, a band plays near the lake. Ben must bend to pick up his drum after it hits a bump. He smiles because playing music with friends is the best part of the day.
Cantonese translation
喺營地,一隊樂隊喺湖邊演奏。阿Ben要彎低身執起佢個鼓,因為個鼓撞到一個凸起嘅地方。佢笑咗,因為同朋友一齊演奏音樂係一日之中最好嘅部分。
Reading comprehension
1. Where does the band play?
The band plays at camp near the lake.
2. Why does Ben bend down?
Ben bends down to pick up his drum.
3. What is the best part of his day?
Playing music with friends is the best part.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ played a song.
Answer: band
2. ___ your knees.
Answer: bend
3. This is my ___ drawing.
Answer: best
4. Do not ___ your head.
Answer: bump
5. We slept at ___.
Answer: camp
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | lamp | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Turn on the lamp. |
| 162 | left | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The school is on the left. |
| 163 | lift | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Lift the light box. |
| 164 | lost | adjectiveshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I found my lost mitten. |
| 165 | milk | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I drink milk with breakfast. |
| 166 | must | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | You must wear a seat belt. |
| 167 | nest | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The eggs are in the nest. |
| 168 | pond | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Ducks swam in the pond. |
| 169 | sand | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We built a castle from sand. |
| 170 | send | verbshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Send the letter today. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I drink ___ with breakfast.
Answer: milk
2. You ___ wear a seat belt.
Answer: must
3. The eggs are in the ___.
Answer: nest
4. Ducks swam in the ___.
Answer: pond
5. We built a castle from ___.
Answer: sand
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | soft | adjectiveshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The blanket feels soft. |
| 172 | tent | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We slept in a tent. |
| 173 | wind | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wind moved the leaves. |
| 174 | gift | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I made a gift for Mom. |
| 175 | pink | adjectiveshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Her shoes are pink. |
| 176 | ring | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The silver ring has a blue stone. |
| 177 | bank | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We sat on the river bank. |
| 178 | mask | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The actor wore a mask. |
| 179 | desk | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My pencil is on the desk. |
| 180 | dust | nounshort vowel · final blend | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wipe the dust from the shelf. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We sat on the river ___.
Answer: bank
2. The actor wore a ___.
Answer: mask
3. My pencil is on the ___.
Answer: desk
4. Wipe the ___ from the shelf.
Answer: dust
5. The blanket feels ___.
Answer: soft
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | black | adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cat has black fur. |
| 182 | clap | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Clap for the singers. |
| 183 | class | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our class reads every day. |
| 184 | flag | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The flag moved in the wind. |
| 185 | flat | adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Lay the paper flat. |
| 186 | glad | adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I am glad you came. |
| 187 | plan | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We made a plan for the day. |
| 188 | plant | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Water the plant. |
| 189 | snap | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Snap the blocks together. |
| 190 | trap | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The mouse avoided the trap. |
The Black Flag
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
The class makes a black flag for a play. A string trap keeps catching on the pole, so Mia fixes it. Everyone begins to clap when the flag rises.
Cantonese translation
全班為咗一齣戲整咗一面黑旗。一個繩套不停勾住旗桿,所以米婭把它修好了。當旗升起時,大家都開始拍手。
Reading comprehension
1. What color is the flag?
The flag is black.
2. What catches on the pole?
A string trap catches on the pole.
3. Why does everyone clap?
Everyone claps because the flag rises.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The mouse avoided the ___.
Answer: trap
2. The cat has ___ fur.
Answer: black
3. ___ for the singers.
Answer: clap
4. Our ___ reads every day.
Answer: class
5. The ___ moved in the wind.
Answer: flag
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | brick | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wall is made of brick. |
| 192 | clip | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use a clip for the papers. |
| 193 | drip | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Water can drip from the tap. |
| 194 | frog | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The frog jumped into the pond. |
| 195 | grin | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | His grin showed his joy. |
| 196 | skip | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Skip across the playground. |
| 197 | spin | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wheel can spin. |
| 198 | swim | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We swim in the pool. |
| 199 | stop | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Stop at the red light. |
| 200 | drum | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Tap the drum softly. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The wall is made of ___.
Answer: brick
2. Use a ___ for the papers.
Answer: clip
3. Water can ___ from the tap.
Answer: drip
4. The ___ jumped into the pond.
Answer: frog
5. His ___ showed his joy.
Answer: grin
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | drop | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A drop of rain hit my nose. |
| 202 | plum | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The plum tasted sweet. |
| 203 | plug | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put the plug in safely with an adult. |
| 204 | crab | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The crab walked sideways. |
| 205 | grab | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grab your coat. |
| 206 | drag | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not drag your bag. |
| 207 | sled | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The red sled went down the hill. |
| 208 | slip | verbinitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Be careful not to slip on the ice. |
| 209 | twin | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Her twin has the same smile. |
| 210 | step | nouninitial blend · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Take one step forward. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Put the ___ in safely with an adult.
Answer: plug
2. The ___ walked sideways.
Answer: crab
3. ___ your coat.
Answer: grab
4. Do not ___ your bag.
Answer: drag
5. The red ___ went down the hill.
Answer: sled
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | bath | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby had a warm bath. |
| 212 | cash | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad paid with cash. |
| 213 | chat | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We had a chat after class. |
| 214 | chin | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Touch your chin. |
| 215 | chip | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A chip fell from the rock. |
| 216 | fish | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fish has shiny scales. |
| 217 | shop | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We went to the toy shop. |
| 218 | shut | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Shut the door gently. |
| 219 | thin | adjectivedigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The paper is thin. |
| 220 | this | pronoundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This is my seat. |
A Fish at the Shop
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lee goes to the shop for a fish tank. A thin chip of wood blocks the door, so it will not shut. Lee moves the chip and carries the tank home.
Cantonese translation
Lee去舖頭買魚缸。一塊薄薄嘅木片卡住咗道門,所以道門閂唔埋。Lee移開塊木片,然後將個魚缸拎返屋企。
Reading comprehension
1. Why does Lee visit the shop?
Lee visits the shop for a fish tank.
2. What blocks the door?
A thin chip of wood blocks the door.
3. What does Lee do with the chip?
Lee moves the chip.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A ___ fell from the rock.
Answer: chip
2. The ___ has shiny scales.
Answer: fish
3. We went to the toy ___.
Answer: shop
4. ___ the door gently.
Answer: shut
5. The paper is ___.
Answer: thin
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | that | pronoundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | That is my blue bag. |
| 222 | then | adverbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wash your hands then eat. |
| 223 | when | adverbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | When will the bus come? |
| 224 | whip | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Whip the cream with an adult. |
| 225 | wish | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Make a wish. |
| 226 | rich | adjectivedigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The garden has rich, dark soil. |
| 227 | much | determinerdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We do not need much water. |
| 228 | such | determinerdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was such a fun day. |
| 229 | duck | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The duck swam with her chicks. |
| 230 | kick | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Kick the ball to me. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. It was ___ a fun day.
Answer: such
2. The ___ swam with her chicks.
Answer: duck
3. ___ the ball to me.
Answer: kick
4. ___ is my blue bag.
Answer: that
5. Wash your hands ___ eat.
Answer: then
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | rock | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I found a smooth rock. |
| 232 | sock | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I lost one sock. |
| 233 | neck | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The scarf keeps my neck warm. |
| 234 | back | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The backpack rests on my back. |
| 235 | pack | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We pack lunch for the trip. |
| 236 | check | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Check your work before you finish. |
| 237 | shell | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I found a shell on the beach. |
| 238 | brush | verbdigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Brush your teeth twice a day. |
| 239 | lunch | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We ate lunch at noon. |
| 240 | branch | noundigraph · short vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bird sat on the branch. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A bird sat on the ___.
Answer: branch
2. I found a smooth ___.
Answer: rock
3. I lost one ___.
Answer: sock
4. The scarf keeps my ___ warm.
Answer: neck
5. The backpack rests on my ___.
Answer: back
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | blend | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Blend the fruit and milk. |
| 242 | block | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put the block on the tower. |
| 243 | clock | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The clock says nine. |
| 244 | crust | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I ate the pizza crust. |
| 245 | stamp | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Put a stamp on the letter. |
| 246 | stand | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please stand in a line. |
| 247 | track | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We followed the animal track. |
| 248 | trust | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I trust my teacher. |
| 249 | grand | adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The grand castle had ten towers. |
| 250 | grass | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The grass is wet. |
The Clock Tower
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Nia visits the clock tower on her block. She eats the crust of her sandwich while she watches the hands move. At the gift desk, she buys a stamp with colors that blend into the sunset.
Cantonese translation
Nia 去咗佢條街嗰座鐘樓。佢一邊望住指針郁,一邊食三文治嘅麵包皮。喺紀念品櫃檯,佢買咗一張顏色融入晚霞嘅郵票。
Reading comprehension
1. What tower does Nia visit?
Nia visits the clock tower.
2. What part of the sandwich does she eat?
She eats the crust.
3. What does she buy?
She buys a stamp.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the fruit and milk.
Answer: blend
2. Put the ___ on the tower.
Answer: block
3. The ___ says nine.
Answer: clock
4. I ate the pizza ___.
Answer: crust
5. Put a ___ on the letter.
Answer: stamp
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | fresh | adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bread is fresh. |
| 252 | chest | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The medal hung on his chest. |
| 253 | smell | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Smell the fresh flower. |
| 254 | spell | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you spell cat? |
| 255 | snack | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I ate an apple for a snack. |
| 256 | stack | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Make a stack of blocks. |
| 257 | stuck | adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wheel is stuck in mud. |
| 258 | truck | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The truck carried sand. |
| 259 | cluck | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We heard the hen cluck. |
| 260 | crack | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | There is a crack in the old cup. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the fresh flower.
Answer: smell
2. Can you ___ cat?
Answer: spell
3. I ate an apple for a ___.
Answer: snack
4. Make a ___ of blocks.
Answer: stack
5. The wheel is ___ in mud.
Answer: stuck
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | dress | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Her blue dress has two pockets. |
| 262 | press | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Press the button once. |
| 263 | cross | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We cross the road with an adult. |
| 264 | frost | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | White frost covered the grass. |
| 265 | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Print your name on the line. | |
| 266 | crisp | adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The apple is crisp and sweet. |
| 267 | grasp | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grasp the rail with both hands. |
| 268 | swing | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I took a turn on the swing. |
| 269 | twist | verbshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Twist the lid to open the jar. |
| 270 | blast | nounshort vowel · consonant cluster | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A loud blast came from the horn. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The apple is ___ and sweet.
Answer: crisp
2. ___ the rail with both hands.
Answer: grasp
3. I took a turn on the ___.
Answer: swing
4. ___ the lid to open the jar.
Answer: twist
5. A loud ___ came from the horn.
Answer: blast
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | bake | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We bake bread on Saturday. |
| 272 | cake | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cake has pink frosting. |
| 273 | game | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We played a matching game. |
| 274 | lake | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Ducks swam across the lake. |
| 275 | make | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We make a kite from paper. |
| 276 | name | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Write your name at the top. |
| 277 | same | adjectivesilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We chose the same color. |
| 278 | tape | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use tape to fix the torn page. |
| 279 | wave | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wave goodbye to the bus driver. |
| 280 | bike | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I wear a helmet on my bike. |
Cake by the Lake
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Zoe rides her bike to the lake. She gives a wave to Dad, who has come to bake a cake. They use tape to hold a paper tablecloth while the wind blows.
Cantonese translation
Zoe 騎單車去湖邊。佢向爸爸揮手,爸爸嚟咗焗蛋糕。當風吹緊嗰陣,佢哋用膠紙固定張紙枱布。
Reading comprehension
1. How does Zoe reach the lake?
Zoe rides her bike to the lake.
2. What will Dad bake?
Dad will bake a cake.
3. Why do they use tape?
They use tape to hold the tablecloth.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Use ___ to fix the torn page.
Answer: tape
2. ___ goodbye to the bus driver.
Answer: wave
3. I wear a helmet on my ___.
Answer: bike
4. We ___ bread on Saturday.
Answer: bake
5. The ___ has pink frosting.
Answer: cake
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | five | numbersilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Five ducks walked to the pond. |
| 282 | hide | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit can hide behind the log. |
| 283 | hike | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our family took a hike in the hills. |
| 284 | kite | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The kite rose above the trees. |
| 285 | like | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I like the song we learned. |
| 286 | line | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Draw a straight line under the word. |
| 287 | mine | pronounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The blue cup is mine. |
| 288 | ride | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We ride the bus to school. |
| 289 | time | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It is time to clean up. |
| 290 | home | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked home after school. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ ducks walked to the pond.
Answer: five
2. The rabbit can ___ behind the log.
Answer: hide
3. Our family took a ___ in the hills.
Answer: hike
4. The ___ rose above the trees.
Answer: kite
5. I ___ the song we learned.
Answer: like
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | hope | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I hope the rain stops soon. |
| 292 | note | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad left a note on the table. |
| 293 | nose | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy has a wet nose. |
| 294 | rope | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hold the rope with both hands. |
| 295 | rose | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A red rose grew by the gate. |
| 296 | cube | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The ice cube melted in the cup. |
| 297 | cute | adjectivesilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cute pup chased its tail. |
| 298 | mule | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The mule carried a light pack. |
| 299 | tube | nounsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The paint comes in a small tube. |
| 300 | use | verbsilent e · long vowel | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use a ruler to draw the line. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I ___ the rain stops soon.
Answer: hope
2. Dad left a ___ on the table.
Answer: note
3. The puppy has a wet ___.
Answer: nose
4. Hold the ___ with both hands.
Answer: rope
5. A red ___ grew by the gate.
Answer: rose
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Kinder CVC Words Fluency Practice Booklets
- 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

