Let’s go through each sentence one by one and fill in the blanks with words that make sense based on what we see.
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1. The ______ are in the ______.
We see carrots inside a basket.
So: “The
carrots are in the
basket.”
✔ Makes sense — carrots are plural, so we use “are”. Basket is where they’re placed.
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2. The ______ is on the ______.
We see a hammer resting on a ladder.
So: “The
hammer is on the
ladder.”
✔ Hammer is singular → “is”. Ladder is what it’s sitting on.
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3. The ______ has a ______.
We see a pillow with a bow on it.
So: “The
pillow has a
bow.”
✔ Pillow is the main object. It “has” something attached — the bow.
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4. The ______ is on the ______.
We see a dog standing on a couch.
So: “The
dog is on the
couch.”
✔ Dog is singular → “is”. Couch is what it’s standing on.
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5. The ______ is on the ______.
We see a ring lying on a carpet or rug.
So: “The
ring is on the
rug.” (or “carpet” — both work, but “rug” is simpler for kindergarten)
✔ Ring is small and singular. Rug is the soft floor covering.
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Final Answer:
1. The
carrots are in the
basket.
2. The
hammer is on the
ladder.
3. The
pillow has a
bow.
4. The
dog is on the
couch.
5. The
ring is on the
rug.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of two syllable words worksheet.