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 Using 'a' or 'an'


   a       rock

 1. _______ tree 

2. _______ chair

 3. _______ apricot

 4. _______elephant


Add a prefix to these words (use a different one each time) 

5. _______kind

6 _______appear

 7._______cycle


 Write the following verbs in the past tense: 

8. jump       _______________________  

 9. run          _______________________ 

10. cry        _________________________


11-13







Write the correct answers on the lines. 

14. I want to _______________ around the world.
A. travel to     B. travel     C. travelling


15. Are you _______________ spiders?

A. afraid with         B. afraid to         C. afraid of

16. Don't _______________ your tickets _______________!

A. throw … away         B. throw … down         C. throw … back

17. He _______________ his jacket and put it in the laundry.

A. took off B. took over C. took away


In my opinion educational video games are helpful for many reasons. Kids spend lots of time playing games, so why not learn while playing games? Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team.  Video games also allow you to be creative. Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.  

Educational video games let children work at their own speed. It’s fun to beat a level of a game. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. Kids can also see how they are improving. If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.  

You can learn with your friends and help each other if you play games online. Working as a team makes learning more exciting. Playing games can also help kids remember things. If it’s fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more. Playing video games make kids want to learn. These are the reasons that kids should play educational video games in the classroom.


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