Spelling Skills 3, Week 1
1. said (v., past of say) – used when someone spoke words in the past
She said hello to her teacher.
My dad said we could go to the park.
2. ask (v.) – to say something because you want an answer
I will ask my mom for help.
He asked the teacher a question.
3. stand (v.) – to be on your feet and not sit or lie down
We stand up when our teachers comes into the classroom.
She always stands next to her best friend.
4. catch (v.) – to grab and hold something that is moving
I can catch the ball.
He can throw and catch a ball in the garden.
5. eight (n.) – the number 8
I have eight crayons in my box.
There are eight birds in the tree.
6. afraid (adj.) – feeling scared
The little cat is afraid of the dog.
I am afraid to walk alone at night.
7. away (adj./adv.) – not here; in another place
He ran away from the playground.
My grandma lives far away.
8. always (adv.) – at all times; every time
She always brushes her teeth at night.
We always eat dinner together.
9. playing (v.+ing) – doing something fun or a game
The children are playing soccer.
She is playing the piano.
10.
waved (v., past simple) – moved your hand back and forth to say hello or
goodbye
He waved at me from the bus.
She waved goodbye to her friends.
11.
takes (v., present simple) – gets or carries something
He takes the bus to school.
She takes an apple from the basket.
12.
than (conjunction) – used to compare two things
She is taller than her brother.
Apples taste better than lemons.
13.
great (adj.) – very good
We had a great time at the park.
That is a great idea!
14.
they (pronoun) – used to talk about people, animals, or things
They are my best friends.
They live in the big house near our school.
15.
prey (n./v.) – (n.) an animal that is hunted by another animal; (v.) to hunt
another animal
The mouse is prey for the cat. (n.)
Lions prey on zebras. (v.)
16.
paint (n./v.) – (n.) a colored liquid for coloring; (v.) to put color on
something
I used blue paint for my picture. (n.)
She will paint the wall green. (v.)
17.
space (n.) – an empty area; the area outside Earth with stars and planets
There is space in the box for your toys.
The astronaut went to space.
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