Let's solve this phonics worksheet step by step. The task is to use the words from the box to complete each sentence correctly. The words in the box are:
breathe, brain, bridge, branch, breakfast, brakes
We need to choose the correct word for each blank based on meaning and context.
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1. _________ is the first meal of the day.
- The first meal of the day is
breakfast.
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✔ Answer: breakfast
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2. Jill sat on the tree ________ and it broke.
- A part of a tree that can break under weight is a
branch.
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✔ Answer: branch
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3. The car ________ was faulty.
- A part of a car that stops it is the
brakes.
- "Brakes" is plural, but here it’s used as a collective noun (like "the brakes" = braking system).
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✔ Answer: brakes
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4. Tommy drove his car over the London ________.
- A well-known structure in London is the
London Bridge.
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✔ Answer: bridge
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5. Dr. James is a ________ surgeon.
- A surgeon who operates on the head or mind would be a
brain surgeon.
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✔ Answer: brain
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6. Living things ________.
- Living things need to
breathe to survive.
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✔ Answer: breathe
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
breakfast is the first meal of the day.
2. Jill sat on the tree
branch and it broke.
3. The car
brakes was faulty. *(Note: grammatically, "brakes" is plural, but it's commonly used this way in context)*
4. Tommy drove his car over the London
bridge.
5. Dr. James is a
brain surgeon.
6. Living things
breathe.
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📝 Explanation:
This exercise focuses on
"BR" blends — words that start with the "br" sound. All the given words begin with "br", and students must use context clues to pick the right word. It helps build vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension skills.
✔ All answers are from the word box and fit logically into the sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of br blend worksheet.
