World War One Cloze activity - ESL worksheet by niajones8 - Free Printable

Let's solve this World War One worksheet step by step.

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Step 1: Fill in the blanks using the given words

Given words to choose from:
started, finished, Europe, team, one

Sentence:
"World War One started in _________. France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Serbia and Belgium were on _____ team and Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria were on the other _____. The World War _______ in 1914 and _______ in 1918."

Now, fill in the blanks:

- "World War One started in Europe." → This is historically accurate.
- "France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Serbia and Belgium were on one team..." → They were the Allies.
- "...and Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria were on the other team." → They were the Central Powers.
- "The World War started in 1914 and finished in 1918."

✔ So the completed sentence is:
World War One started in Europe. France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Serbia and Belgium were on one team and Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria were on the other team. The World War started in 1914 and finished in 1918.

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Step 2: Identify the images and label them

Below are the images with their correct labels:

1. Green grenade → Grenade
2. Black bomb with fuse → Bomb
3. Tank → Tank
4. Bottle with skull and crossbones → Poison gas (or Gas)
5. Soldier with machine gun → Machine gun
6. Red poppy flower → Poppy
7. Gas mask → Gas mask

So under each image, write:
- Bomb
- Tank
- Poison gas
- Machine gun
- Poppy
- Gas mask

> Note: The order of images matters. Based on the layout:
>
> Row 1:
> - Green grenade → Grenade
> - Black bomb → Bomb
> - Tank → Tank
> - Bottle with skull → Poison gas
>
> Row 2:
> - Soldier with machine gun → Machine gun
> - Red poppy → Poppy
> - Gas mask → Gas mask

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Step 3: Use the words you have found to complete the sentences

We now use the words from the images:
Grenade, Bomb, Tank, Poison gas, Machine gun, Poppy, Gas mask

#### First sentence:
"The ______ used weapons like _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______ to attack their enemy."

We need to fill in the blank for the group (the team), and list weapons.

From earlier, we know:
- The Allies or Central Powers (but the word "team" was already used) — but here, we can say "soldiers" or "armies", but we don’t have those words. But looking at context, likely they mean "soldiers".

But wait — the only word available from the list that fits is team? No, not really.

Wait — let’s re-read: "Use the words you have found" — meaning the words you labeled under the pictures.

So the words are: Grenade, Bomb, Tank, Poison gas, Machine gun, Poppy, Gas mask

But Poppy and Gas mask are not weapons.

So weapons are:
- Grenade
- Bomb
- Tank
- Machine gun
- Poison gas

And Gas mask is protection, not a weapon.

So the sentence becomes:

"The soldiers used weapons like grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, and poison gas to attack their enemy."

But "soldiers" isn't one of the words we found. Hmm.

Wait — perhaps the intended word is team?

But "The team used weapons..." sounds odd.

Alternatively, maybe it's expecting one team? But that doesn't fit.

Wait — perhaps the sentence is meant to be filled with one and team from the first part?

But the instruction says: "Use the words you have found" — meaning the ones under the pictures.

So the words under the pictures are:
1. Grenade
2. Bomb
3. Tank
4. Poison gas
5. Machine gun
6. Poppy
7. Gas mask

So among these, weapons: grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, poison gas
Protective gear: gas mask
Symbol: poppy

So likely:

"The soldiers used weapons like grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, and poison gas to attack their enemy."

But "soldiers" isn't one of the words we found.

Wait — perhaps the word team is used here?

Let’s try:
"The team used weapons like..." — possible, but awkward.

Alternatively, maybe the answer expects:
"The one team used weapons..." — no, doesn't make sense.

Hmm.

Wait — perhaps the word one from the first part is used here?

But the instruction says: "Use the words you have found" — i.e., the words you wrote under the pictures.

So the only logical option is to assume that “soldiers” is implied, and we just use the weapon names.

But since “soldiers” isn’t in the list, perhaps the sentence is meant to be:

"The team used weapons like grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, and poison gas..."

That’s acceptable.

But “team” is a bit vague.

Alternatively, perhaps the intended answer uses one?

No.

Wait — another possibility: maybe “one” refers to the side (e.g., one team), but again, awkward.

Perhaps the sentence is designed so that we use the weapons from the images.

Let’s look at the next sentence:

"The soldiers used ________ to protect themselves from poison gas."

This clearly needs gas mask.

So that one is easy.

Then the last sentence:

"In most countries, people wear ________ every November to remember dead soldiers."

That must be poppy.

So now we know:
- Gas mask → for protection
- Poppy → for remembrance

So back to the first sentence:

"The ______ used weapons like ________, ________, ________, ________, and ________ to attack their enemy."

We need to fill in the subject. The only word from the picture labels that could work is team? Or perhaps one?

But “one” doesn’t make sense as a subject.

Wait — perhaps the word team is used, and we accept it.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is supposed to be:

"The soldiers used weapons like..."

But since “soldiers” isn’t in our list, perhaps it’s an error, or we’re supposed to use one?

Wait — perhaps the word one is used in the sense of “the one team”?

But that’s not standard.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is meant to be:

"The team used weapons like..."

Yes, that’s the best fit.

So:

"The team used weapons like grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, and poison gas to attack their enemy."

(Using five weapons — all from the images.)

Now, second sentence:

"The soldiers used gas mask to protect themselves from poison gas."

Third sentence:

"In most countries, people wear poppy every November to remember dead soldiers."

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1: Fill in the blanks
> World War One started in Europe. France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Serbia and Belgium were on one team and Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria were on the other team. The World War started in 1914 and finished in 1918.

#### Part 2: Label the images
1. Green grenade → Grenade
2. Black bomb → Bomb
3. Tank → Tank
4. Bottle with skull → Poison gas
5. Soldier with machine gun → Machine gun
6. Red poppy → Poppy
7. Gas mask → Gas mask

#### Part 3: Complete the sentences
> The team used weapons like grenade, bomb, tank, machine gun, and poison gas to attack their enemy.
> The soldiers used gas mask to protect themselves from poison gas.
> In most countries, people wear poppy every November to remember dead soldiers.

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🔍 Explanation:

- The war began in Europe due to complex alliances and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- The Allied Powers (France, UK, Russia, etc.) and Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, etc.) were the two main teams.
- The war started in 1914 and finished in 1918.
- Weapons used included grenades, bombs, tanks, machine guns, and poison gas.
- Gas masks were essential for protection against chemical warfare.
- The poppy became a symbol of remembrance because it grew on battlefields and is worn on Remembrance Day (November 11).

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✔ All answers are consistent with historical facts and the clues provided.