Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations for each answer:
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1. I cook in a _pan_.
✔ *Explanation:* A “pan” is a common kitchen utensil used for cooking. It fits both contextually and grammatically.
2. The _fan_ blew cool air.
✔ *Explanation:* A “fan” is an appliance that moves air — perfect for blowing cool air.
3. My pet is a _cat_.
✔ *Explanation:* “Cat” is a very common household pet. It also rhymes with “at” as required.
4. I drive a blue _van_.
✔ *Explanation:* A “van” is a type of vehicle you can drive. “Blue van” is a common phrase.
5. The cat ran after the _rat_.
✔ *Explanation:* Cats often chase rats — this is a classic animal behavior pairing. Also, “rat” ends in “-at”.
6. She _ran_ across the street.
✔ *Explanation:* “Ran” is the past tense of “run.” The sentence describes movement across the street — so “ran” fits perfectly.
7. I drink soda from the _can_.
✔ *Explanation:* Soda often comes in aluminum “cans.” This is a common everyday object.
8. The cat sleeps in the _mat_.
✔ *Explanation:* Cats love to sleep on soft surfaces like a “mat.” It’s a cozy, logical place for a cat to nap.
9. My dad is a _man_.
✔ *Explanation:* “Man” is the correct word for an adult male — fitting for “dad.” Also ends in “-an”.
10. The _bat_ flies at night.
✔ *Explanation:* Bats are nocturnal animals — they fly at night. Perfect fit for the sentence!
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Final Answer Key:
1. pan
2. fan
3. cat
4. van
5. rat
6. ran
7. can
8. mat
9. man
10. bat
All words are selected from the box and match either the “-at” or “-an” pattern as instructed. Each choice makes logical sense in the context of the sentence.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complete the sentence worksheet.
