1. Names of Animals (Male, Female, Child, and Group)
- Cow:
Male - Bull
Female - Cow
Child - Calf
Group - Herd - Deer:
Male - Buck or Stag
Female - Doe
Child - Fawn
Group - Herd - Chicken:
Male - Rooster or Cock
Female - Hen
Child - Chick
Group - Flock - Horse:
Male - Stallion
Female - Mare
Child - Foal
Group - Herd or Team - Duck:
Male - Drake
Female - Duck
Child - Duckling
Group - Flock or Raft (on water)
2. Similes and Their Meanings
- As clear as a bell - Very easy to hear or understand.
Example: The instructions were as clear as a bell. - As free as a bird - Completely free, without worries or restrictions.
Example: After school, I felt as free as a bird. - As light as a feather - Very light in weight.
Example: The balloon was as light as a feather. - As brave as a lion - Very brave and courageous.
Example: The firefighter was as brave as a lion. - As busy as a bee - Very busy and hardworking.
Example: Mom was as busy as a bee preparing dinner.
3. Object Pronouns in Sentences
Object pronouns replace the object of a sentence (the person or thing the action is done to). Common object pronouns are: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
- Can you help me with my homework?
- I saw her at the park.
- They invited us to the party.
- He gave the book to him.
- We watched them play soccer.
4. Word Blends (Fill in the blanks)
Blends are two or three letters together where you hear both sounds. Let's complete the words:
- _ _ an (swan): The blend is 'sw' - swan
- si_ _ (sink): The blend is 'nk' - sink
- ri_ _ (ring): The blend is 'ng' - ring
Other examples of blends are: 'bl' in black, 'cl' in clap, and 'st' in stop.