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Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks for “Signs of Spring.” This is a fun word game where you think of common spring things that fit each clue. Each blank needs one or more words to complete the phrase.

We’ll go category by category:

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WEATHER

1. ______ BREEZES → Think: What kind of breezes come in spring? Gentle, warm, soft? Most common answer: WARM
2. ______ DAYS → Spring days get longer and warmer → LONGER or SUNNIER — but “LONGER” fits better with daylight changes
3. ______ SUNLIGHT → More sunlight in spring → MORE
4. LOTS OF ______ → Rain! Spring showers → RAIN

✔ Weather: WARM, LONGER, MORE, RAIN

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INSECTS

1. ______ TRAVEL NORTH → Birds? No — insects. Butterflies migrate north → BUTTERFLIES
2. ______ COME OUT OF EARTH → Worms! They surface after rain → WORMS
3. ______ START FINDING SUGAR → Bees look for nectar (sugar) → BEES
4. ______ MAKE HONEY → Again, bees → BEES

Wait — we can’t use “bees” twice? Let’s check: The clues are different. One is “start finding sugar,” another is “make honey.” Both are bees. But maybe the first one is “ANTS”? Ants also seek sweet things. But bees are more iconic for sugar/nectar. Actually, let’s keep both as BEES — it’s acceptable unless instructed otherwise. Alternatively, perhaps “FLIES” for sugar? Not really. Better to stick with:

→ BUTTERFLIES, WORMS, BEES, BEES

But if we want variety, maybe:

- First: BUTTERFLIES
- Second: WORMS
- Third: ANTS (they love sugary stuff too)
- Fourth: BEES

That works!

✔ Insects: BUTTERFLIES, WORMS, ANTS, BEES

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LANDSCAPE

1. ______ BLOOM → Flowers bloom → FLOWERS
2. ______ BUD → Trees bud → TREES
3. ______ SPROUT → Grass sprouts → GRASS
4. ______ TURNS GREEN → Grass again? Or lawns? → LAWNS or FIELDS — “GRASS” already used? Let’s say LAWNS
5. ______ & ______ MELT → Snow and ice melt → SNOW, ICE

✔ Landscape: FLOWERS, TREES, GRASS, LAWNS, SNOW & ICE

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CLOTHING

1. ______ COLORS → Bright colors in spring → BRIGHT
2. ______ JACKETS → Light jackets → LIGHT
3. ______ & SHORTS → T-shirts and shorts → T-SHIRTS
4. ______ ON FEET → Sandals! → SANDALS

✔ Clothing: BRIGHT, LIGHT, T-SHIRTS, SANDALS

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SPORTS

Clues are partial words:

1. ______ R → Could be “SOCCER”? Ends with R? No. “BASEBALL”? Too long. “RUNNER”? Maybe. Wait — think spring sports: Baseball, soccer, track, biking…

Look at the pattern:

- ___ R → Maybe “SOCCER” doesn’t fit. How about “TRACK”? No R at end. “BIKE RIDE”? That’s later.

Actually, looking at the last one: “RIDE _____” → probably “BIKES”

So:

1. ______ R → Could be “SOCCER” — no. “BASEBALL” — no. “RUNNER” — yes! People start running in spring → RUNNER

But wait — maybe it’s “SPRING” related abbreviations?

Alternative approach: These might be shortened forms.

Common spring activities:

- Run → RUNNER? Or just “RUN”? But it says “___ R” — so 3 letters + R = 4 letter word ending in R.

Possibilities: SOFTBALL? No. TRACK? No. BIKE? No.

Wait — maybe it’s “GOLF”? Doesn’t end in R.

Another idea: “HOPPER”? Like grasshoppers? Not a sport.

Perhaps it’s “SKATER”? Roller skating? Possible.

But let’s look at next:

2. ______ L → Could be “BASEBALL” — ends with L? No. “SOFTBALL” — yes! Ends with L → SOFTBALL

Then:

3. B______ → Baseball? Starts with B → BASEBALL

4. RIDE ______ → Ride bikes → BIKES

Now back to #1: ______ R → If #2 is SOFTBALL, #3 is BASEBALL, then #1 could be “SOCCER” — but doesn’t end in R. Unless it’s “RUNNER” — which is a person, not a sport. Hmm.

Maybe #1 is “TRACK” — but doesn’t end in R.

Wait — perhaps it’s “JOGGER”? Still a person.

Alternatively, maybe it’s “FRISBEE”? Ends with E.

I think there’s a better fit: “ROLLER” — as in rollerblading? But not standard.

Let me reconsider: Maybe the first one is “SOCCER” and the “R” is a typo? Unlikely.

Another thought: “SPRINTER”? Too long.

Perhaps it’s “BIKER” — someone who rides bikes. Then “RIDE BIKES” later would match.

Yes! That makes sense:

1. ______ R → BIKER (person who bikes)
2. ______ L → SOFTBALL
3. B______ → BASEBALL
4. RIDE ______ → BIKES

Perfect! All relate to spring outdoor activities.

✔ Sports: BIKER, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BIKES

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ANIMALS

1. ______ SING → Birds sing in spring → BIRDS
2. ______ FLY NORTH → Birds migrate north → BIRDS again? Or geese? → GEESE or DUCKS — but “birds” is general. Let’s use BIRDS for both? Or differentiate.

Better:

- First: BIRDS (sing)
- Second: GEESE (fly north in V formation)
- Third: ______ & ______ SHED THEIR COATS → Animals like dogs and cats shed winter fur → DOGS & CATS
- Fourth: ______ COME FROM HIBERNATION → Bears, frogs, etc. → BEARS

✔ Animals: BIRDS, GEESE, DOGS & CATS, BEARS

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Now let’s compile all answers clearly:

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WEATHER
- WARM BREEZES
- LONGER DAYS
- MORE SUNLIGHT
- LOTS OF RAIN

INSECTS
- BUTTERFLIES TRAVEL NORTH
- WORMS COME OUT OF EARTH
- ANTS START FINDING SUGAR
- BEES MAKE HONEY

LANDSCAPE
- FLOWERS BLOOM
- TREES BUD
- GRASS SPROUT
- LAWNS TURNS GREEN
- SNOW & ICE MELT

CLOTHING
- BRIGHT COLORS
- LIGHT JACKETS
- T-SHIRTS & SHORTS
- SANDALS ON FEET

SPORTS
- BIKER
- SOFTBALL
- BASEBALL
- RIDE BIKES

ANIMALS
- BIRDS SING
- GEESE FLY NORTH
- DOGS & CATS SHED THEIR COATS
- BEARS COME FROM HIBERNATION

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Total points: Count how many blanks filled.

Each line has one or more blanks — but instructions say “each sign is worth a point”. So count total items listed.

Weather: 4
Insects: 4
Landscape: 5
Clothing: 4
Sports: 4
Animals: 4
Total = 4+4+5+4+4+4 = 25

But the “TOTAL” line at bottom is for scoring — student adds up their own points. We don’t need to calculate total unless asked. The task is to fill blanks.

Final Answer should list all completed phrases.

But since user didn’t specify format, and this is homework help, I’ll provide the filled-in version per section.

However, note: Some answers may have alternatives (e.g., “worms” vs “earthworms”, “ants” vs “flies”), but these are most logical and commonly accepted.

Also, in Sports, “BIKER” might be debated — some might prefer “RUNNER”, but “BIKER” pairs well with “RIDE BIKES”.

All set.

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Final Answer:
WEATHER: WARM, LONGER, MORE, RAIN
INSECTS: BUTTERFLIES, WORMS, ANTS, BEES
LANDSCAPE: FLOWERS, TREES, GRASS, LAWNS, SNOW & ICE
CLOTHING: BRIGHT, LIGHT, T-SHIRTS, SANDALS
SPORTS: BIKER, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, BIKES
ANIMALS: BIRDS, GEESE, DOGS & CATS, BEARS