Here's the completed “Vocabulary Fill in the Blank” worksheet with explanations for each answer:
---
1) Southern Chile is a _region_ that is rugged.
✔ Explanation: “Region” refers to a geographical area with distinct characteristics. Southern Chile is known for its rugged terrain (mountains, fjords, etc.), so “region” fits perfectly.
---
2) Cows _graze_ on grass on Mary’s farm during the spring, summer, and fall.
✔ Explanation: “Graze” means to feed on grass or pasture. Cows are herbivores that spend much of their time grazing — this is the correct verb for what they do.
---
3) The farmworkers use dogs to help them keep the sheep in a _herd_.
✔ Explanation: A “herd” is a group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, kept together. Sheepdogs help keep the herd together and prevent straying.
---
4) A knitted sweater is an example of a woolly _product_.
✔ Explanation: A “product” is something made or grown for sale or use. A sweater is manufactured from wool — it’s a finished product.
---
5) Some farmers _harvest_ vegetables such as spinach and eggplant.
✔ Explanation: “Harvest” means to gather crops when they’re ripe. Farmers harvest vegetables at the end of their growing season.
---
6) When the weather is warm it is time to _shear_ the sheep.
✔ Explanation: “Shear” means to cut off the wool from sheep. This is typically done in warmer months so the sheep don’t overheat.
---
7) England has a mild _climate_ but Chile’s is cold.
✔ Explanation: “Climate” refers to the average weather conditions in an area over time. England is known for its mild, temperate climate, while parts of Chile (especially southern) are colder.
---
8) Pumas come down from the mountains to _attack_ the sheep.
✔ Explanation: “Attack” means to assault or prey upon. Pumas (mountain lions) are predators that may attack livestock like sheep.
---
9) Ice cream is an example of a _dairy_ product.
✔ Explanation: “Dairy” refers to products made from milk (like cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream). Ice cream is made from milk and cream — so it’s a dairy product.
---
10) _Crops_ are plants or products that can be grown.
✔ Explanation: “Crops” are plants cultivated for food, fiber, or other uses. The definition given (“plants or products that can be grown”) matches “crops” exactly.
---
✔ Final Answers:
1) region
2) graze
3) herd
4) product
5) harvest
6) shear
7) climate
8) attack
9) dairy
10) crops
Let me know if you’d like this formatted as a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fill in the blank vocabulary worksheet.
