Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct word from the list of
blends (words starting with *sn, sk, sp, sl, sm*) to complete each sentence logically and grammatically.
Words to choose from:
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sneer
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skate
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spark
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slurp
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smile
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skunk
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sleep
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snail
-
smoke
-
spill
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1. Last year my dog was sprayed by a ________ and he smelled!
- The dog was sprayed and smelled bad → likely a
skunk.
✔ Answer: skunk
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2. I couldn't help but ________ when I saw Joe’s new puppy.
- Seeing a cute puppy would make someone happy →
smile.
✔ Answer: smile
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3. In the winter, we like to ________ at the outdoor ice rink.
- Ice rink → activity is
skating.
✔ Answer: skate
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4. Mom and dad always ________ late on Sunday morning.
- "Late" suggests they are resting →
sleep.
✔ Answer: sleep
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5. The milk is going to ________ if you keep throwing that ball.
- Throwing a ball near a cup of milk → it could
spill.
✔ Answer: spill
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6. When you sip from your cup at dinner, never ________ your tea.
- Sipping tea → don’t drink it too loudly or messily →
slurp.
✔ Answer: slurp
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7. Sitting at the fire, I jumped when a ________ landed on my leg.
- Something small and fast landing on a leg → could be a
snail or
spark?
- A
snail moves slowly, not something that makes you jump.
- A
spark from the fire could land suddenly and surprise you.
✔ Answer: spark
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8. We watched the ________ slowly cross the room for an hour.
- "Slowly" and "for an hour" →
snail is very slow.
✔ Answer: snail
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9. He blew out the 50 candles and there was tons of ________.
- Blowing out candles → creates
smoke.
✔ Answer: smoke
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10. I saw Brantley ________ at me when I was picked first.
- Being picked first → someone might react negatively →
sneer (a scornful expression).
- "Smile" would be positive, but "sneer" fits a negative reaction.
✔ Answer: sneer
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Final Answers:
1.
skunk
2.
smile
3.
skate
4.
sleep
5.
spill
6.
slurp
7.
spark
8.
snail
9.
smoke
10.
sneer
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✔ All answers use words from the given list and fit contextually and grammatically.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of s blend worksheets.
