Here's the completed worksheet with the correct words filled in, along with an explanation for each answer:
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1. Tom has a _pet_ dog.
✔ Explanation: A “pet” is an animal kept for companionship. Since it’s a dog that belongs to Tom, “pet” is the most logical and grammatically correct choice.
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2. The _hen_ lays ten eggs daily.
✔ Explanation: Hens are female chickens known for laying eggs. None of the other words fit biologically or contextually.
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3. The red _car_ belongs to my dad.
✔ Explanation: “Car” is a common possession that can be described by color (“red”) and owned by someone (“my dad”). Other options like “hut” or “tub” don’t typically come in red for personal ownership in this context.
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4. It is _not_ nice to be mean.
✔ Explanation: This is a moral statement. “Not” is the only word that makes sense here — it negates “nice,” forming the phrase “It is not nice to be mean,” which is a common saying.
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5. I bathe my puppy in the _tub_.
✔ Explanation: A “tub” is a container for bathing — whether for people or pets. “Tub” fits perfectly with the action of bathing a puppy.
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6. Mike and Dan made a _hut_ to play in.
✔ Explanation: A “hut” is a small shelter or structure — often built by children for play. It’s the only word that describes something you’d build to play inside.
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7. I did a good _job_ helping my friend.
✔ Explanation: The phrase “did a good job” is idiomatic and means you performed well. “Job” fits naturally here.
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8. The hot cross _bun_ was baked by mum.
✔ Explanation: A “hot cross bun” is a traditional spiced sweet bun marked with a cross on top, commonly baked around Easter. This is a fixed phrase.
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9. My dog likes to _tug_ on his leash.
✔ Explanation: “Tug” means to pull sharply. Dogs often tug on their leashes when excited or pulling during walks. This verb fits the behavior described.
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10. The _fog_ makes it hard to see.
✔ Explanation: Fog is a weather condition that reduces visibility. It’s the only word that logically explains why it would be “hard to see.”
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. pet
2. hen
3. car
4. not
5. tub
6. hut
7. job
8. bun
9. tug
10. fog
All answers are chosen based on context, grammar, and common usage. Great job practicing vocabulary and sentence completion! 🎉
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