Let's solve this fun word puzzle step by step! The task is to fill in the blanks in the story using the words that end with
"ay" from the box provided.
Words to use:
- Today
- stay
- play
- day
- tray
- May
- lay
We need to place these words correctly into the sentence:
> ________ I am going to ________ with my Auntie ________. I can ________ in her garden all ________. In the afternoon I will help ________ the table for tea and carry the food on a ________ from the kitchen.
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Now, let’s go through each blank logically.
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1st blank: "________ I am going to..."
This starts the sentence. We need a time reference.
The best choice is
Today, because it makes sense as a starting point:
👉
Today I am going to...
✔ So, first blank =
Today
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2nd blank: "...going to ________ with my Auntie..."
We need an action verb. Possible options:
play,
stay,
lay
But “lay” means to put something down (like laying a table), which doesn’t fit here.
“Stay” means to remain, but we’re going to *do* something with her.
So, the most natural choice is
play.
👉 ...going to
play with my Auntie...
✔ Second blank =
play
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3rd blank: "...Auntie ________"
This is the name of the aunt. From the list, only
May is a person's name.
So, Auntie
May fits perfectly.
✔ Third blank =
May
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4th blank: "I can ________ in her garden..."
Again, an action. We’ve already used "play", so what else?
"Stay" means to remain or not leave — “I can
stay in her garden...” makes sense.
“Lay” would be incorrect here because “lay” is a verb meaning to place something down, and you don't “lay” in a garden like that (unless you're placing yourself, but that’s awkward).
“Stay” is correct here.
✔ Fourth blank =
stay
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5th blank: "...all ________"
We need a time period. “All day” is a common phrase.
So, “all
day” fits perfectly.
✔ Fifth blank =
day
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6th blank: "help ________ the table for tea..."
This is about setting up the table. The verb “lay” means to set or arrange things on a surface.
So, “help
lay the table” is correct.
(“Lay the table” = prepare the table with dishes, etc.)
✔ Sixth blank =
lay
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7th blank: "...carry the food on a ________"
We need a noun — something flat to carry food on.
Only
tray fits here.
✔ Seventh blank =
tray
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Final Answer:
>
Today I am going to
play with my Auntie
May. I can
stay in her garden all
day. In the afternoon I will help
lay the table for tea and carry the food on a
tray from the kitchen.
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Summary of filled-in words:
1. Today
2. play
3. May
4. stay
5. day
6. lay
7. tray
✔ All seven words are used exactly once!
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This exercise helps children recognize and use words with the
"ay" sound, while also practicing grammar and context clues. Great job! ☀️
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ay sound worksheet.
