Lesson 1: Word List

Study the words.

am an

N
The ‘I’ form of the verb: be another word for a. It is used before words that
I am hungry. start with a, e, i, o, or u, or before words that
begin with vowel sounds

O
I ate an apple.
as at

SS
in equal measure; to the same extent on or in the location of
I want as much milk as my sister. We played soccer at the park.
in the same way or manner that; to the same on or upon the occurrence of; during the time
degree that of
She reads a lot, as does he. We start school at the end of summer.
LE
at the moment; when in the direction of; toward
She stopped talking as he started to talk. Look at the dog.
because engaged in the action of
As I was tired, I went to bed. Don't disturb dad when he's at work.
in the role of concerning; about
He has a job as a pizza delivery man. I’m excited at the chance of seeing grandma.
E

cat the
a small, furry mammal with whiskers, short used before a noun when the noun is
PL

ears, and a long tail something specific

I like to stroke my cat. The cat sat on the window sill.
had can
past tense of have:
M

to be able to; have the ability to

to own, possess I can ride a bike.
I had a soccer ball, but I lost it. to have the power or right to
to experience or feel
SA

Only the boss can hire people.

We had a great time at the park. to have permission to
to include or contain Can I borrow your hat?
We had 22 kids in our class. used to express the possibility for something to
happen or to be a certain way
It can get hot in the summer.
said and
past tense of say: with; also; along with; as well as
to produce (words or sounds) with one's voice We have cheese and ham on our bread.
She said she wanted an ice cream. added to; plus
to express in speech or written words Two and two makes four.
I said how glad I was to see them. then, as a result
to report Pat the cat and he will purr.
Everyone said the story was true.

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 Lesson 1: circle the picture
Circle the picture on each line that has the same meaning as the
word.

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O
said

and SS
LE

had
E
PL

cat
M
SA

at

can
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 Lesson 1: definition

Fill in the circle next to the correct definition for each word.

N
owned/possessed

O
had to hand over in return for something

as SS
the purpose or goal of a particular activity
LE
in equal measure, to the same extent

produced words with one’s voice

E

said making no sound or noise

PL

to be able to
can
M

to move upward; go towards the top; rise

SA

every time that; as soon as

at on or in the location of

with, also, along with, as well as

and in no way; to no degree; at no time

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 Lesson 1: Vocabulary Crossword

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1. Using the Across and Down clues, write the vocabulary words from the Lesson 1
Word List in the numbered grid below.

O
SS
1

2
LE
3

4
E

5 6
PL
M

ACROSS DOWN
1. to be able to; have the ability to 3. with; also; along with
SA

2. to have expressed in speech or written 4. a small, furry mammal with whiskers, short
words ears, and a long tail
3. in the same way or manner that 6. on or in the location of
5. past tense of have:
to own, possess

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 Lesson 1: Sentences
Write the word that completes each sentence.

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am can cat said at as

O
I ________ eating an apple.

SS
LE
This is what he ________.
E
PL

________ you help me?

M

I am busy ________ a bee.

SA

She looked ________ me.

The ________ drinks milk.

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Lesson 1
Answers:

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Page 2 – Circle the pictures: Page 3 – Correct definitions:

O
SS
LE
E

Page 4 – Crossword: Page 5 – Sentences:

PL
M
SA

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