Bill and his brother Tom were having an excellent time paddling around the lake, their canoe moving as gracefully through the water as a swan. "Nothing could spoil this peaceful time," thought Bill. But he was wrong. He noticed that his feet were getting wet. When he looked down at the bottom of the boat, he saw a ___________.

The bull came charging across the open field. Only the fence kept him from running away. The fence was too strong to break, and too high to jump. It kept the people who were watching safe from the huge ____________.

Big boxes can be used for a lot of different things. You need them to move things like washing machines and TVs. You can also use them to pack your things in if you have to move to a new house. But you can play with boxes, too, and make neat forts or toy cars. Boxes have a lot of different ____________.

Real plants depend on sunlight and water for nourishment to help them live and grow. Their leaves stay green because of a certain chemical called chlorophyll. Artificial plants, on the other hand, can be just as pretty, but they are made of plastic or silk. Since they are not alive, they don't need light or water, and their green leaves have no ______________.

Jane had a typical teenager's problem. She wanted to go to the homecoming party at school, but she hadn't bought any new clothes in such a long time. She couldn't find anything to wear that didn't look ________________.

Sam didn't enjoy being the youngest child in the family at all. In some families with lots of children it was a beneficial thing, because all the older brothers and sisters would do creative things to make the youngest child feel special. But it was different at Sam's house. Sam's brothers and sisters always made him go last, no matter what. He couldn't wait until he grew up. At last he would be able to go _________.

Rose's mother had taught her how to separate the dark clothes and the light clothes when she did her laundry. On most days, she did a very good job keeping them all sorted. But today she must have put something red in with her load of white clothes. All of her white clothes were now _________.

What kind of business would you start if you could start your own business? Doubtless, it would be a lot of work. You would have to gather all your supplies and materials, use arithmetic to figure out a budget, and perhaps hire people to work for you. You might want to do some advertising. It would be worth all the work, though, if you ended up making ___________.

The moonlight was casting an eerie glow over the pasture land. The boys could see the outlines of the cows as they grazed, but it was too dark to tell what colors they were. Jim hoped the cows would remain peaceful and uninterested while he and his friend camped in the field. If they did, it promised to be an enjoyable ______________.

Mom wanted a sandwich with ham, turkey, and cheese. She put ham and turkey on the bread. She took a bite. She remembered she forgot the _________.

Lee had a pretend friend. He went everywhere with Lee. He made Lee feel very brave, and kept him from feeling lonely when he was by himself. Lee knew he had a friend that no one else could _______.

The skinny cat walked among the dented, metal garbage cans in the back alley. It was all alone, and was meowing miserably. The hunger pangs tormented his stomach inside. It didn't care that it didn't have a comfortable place to sleep, or anyone to be his friend. All he wanted right now was some ____________.

Mike liked hamburgers, especially when they were grilled outside. But he didn't like catsup, mustard, pickles, cheese, mayonnaise, buns, or anything else on them. Mike liked to eat his hamburgers ________.

The three brothers tripped and fell over each other as they ran to answer the phone. They were expecting a long distance phone call. Their father had been gone on business all week. They missed him most at dinner, because their table seemed incomplete without him. Soon, he would be home, and all the chairs at the table would be __________.

Jim tried to ride his bike, but it wasn't working. He checked the gears, and they seemed fine. Then he checked his chain. No problem there. He looked at the tires. That explained it. His back tire was ________.

The stapler was jammed, the scissors were dull, and the electric pencil sharpener whirled and made noise, but it didn't sharpen pencils very well. Ed couldn't find a pen that wrote. It seemed that everything in the office was __________.

As it got darker, the steep path began to look scarier to the hikers. Loose gravel was tumbling down the hillside, and they were afraid that their feet might _______.

I want a yellow bedroom. My bedroom is green, but yellow is prettier. I will ask my dad if we can go and buy some _________.

Bob wants to make cookies. He uses flour, sugar, and butter to make his cookies. He turns on the oven so that it will be warm. He puts the flour, sugar, and butter in the bowl and mixes them. He puts spoonfuls on the cookie sheet. Then, he must cook them. He puts them in the ______________.

Different nations around the world have different customs, or traditional ways of doing things. In many Central and South American countries, it is customary to take a siesta in the afternoon after lunch. A siesta is a time for resting or napping. All of a town's shops will close after lunch, so that the shopkeepers can go home to ________.

Mom is fixing a sandwich. She uses ham, turkey, cheese, and mayonnaise. Mom put the turkey, ham, and cheese on the bread. She took a bite. She remembered that she forgot ____________.

Children get very hungry after a long day of swimming. On Saturday, the children played in the water all day. Mom made sandwiches for dinner. When the children came in from playing, they were very __________.

I can never decide what I like to do best after school. Sometimes I like to swing. Sometimes I like going down the slide. At other times I like to build roads in the sandbox. After school, I love going to the ________.

In Europe, it is not uncommon for people to travel between towns on fast-moving trains. The trains run on a very exact schedule. For example, a train might be scheduled to leave at 6:02 rather than 6:00. They are almost always right on time. You probably won't be able to get on the train that you want if you are _____________.

The castle walls were dark and moist. A cool breeze blew through the open windows. There was moistness in the air, making it chilly even for the visitors who wore sweaters. In the wintertime the castle was very _______.

The museum guard was upset. The key was stuck in the lock of the museum's front door. If he couldn't get it out, no one could see the art. A class field trip from the neighborhood school was supposed to arrive at 8:00 AM. Unless he could get the door open, the children would not be able to get inside to see the __________.

Scotland is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its rocky crags and hills often bloom purple with heather and wild mountain flowers. There are beautiful sweeping landscapes, which run to the sea. It also has lovely beaches, where tiny fishing villages dot the coast. Perhaps Scotland is best known for its many lakes, called lochs, which reflect the turquoise and azure blue of the skies. Scotland's countryside has a great deal of _______________.

The worker put all of his tools into the rear toolbox of his truck. He did this at the end of every workday. By locking his tools in the back, he knew they would be kept safe until he needed them again. Once, someone had broken into the front part of his truck, but he had never lost anything from the _________.

The sun is our closest star. The sun makes life on Earth possible. Its energy provides heat and light. Without the sun, we could not ________.

Tom hadn't seen his striped shirt since last winter. Now that it was getting cold, it was time to wear it again. He took it out of the closet and put it on. He had grown. The sleeves were too _________.

Coal is mined from deep in the ground. The coal miners must go down long shafts on trains into the earth. It is a dangerous job, because if the shaft caves in, the miners could be _________.

A weathered old fisherman and his lively and jolly wife lived in a small cottage by the sea. He had fished all of his life, and was known and respected in the area for being an accomplished fisherman. But lately his luck had not been as good. His wife's heart was sad for her husband. Today as she swept the front porch of the cottage she watched him bring his boat to shore. She was hoping that he might have had better __________.

Bobby wanted to help his father and his uncle drive the herd of cattle up the canyon. Once the cattle were there, they would find more green food for the spring and summer months. But Bobby had to prove that he was able to ride a horse well and still manage the herd. They couldn't risk letting any of them stray. In the wintertime his family would depend on the cattle not only for beef, but to take to the market to sell for butchering. To lose cattle in the canyons would be unfortunate. They were far too ____________.

Our teacher writes on the chalk board everyday. I like to help erase the board after class. Then the chalk board will be ________.

I love to play games at the fair. My favorite prize is a stuffed animal. When I win, I pick the big ___________.

The policeman sped down the road on his motorcycle, light flashing and siren wailing. The last time that he had pursued a lawbreaker, the lawbreaker had gotten away. Although the policeman had given the chase his best effort, he had still felt frustrated. As he followed this criminal down the highway, he was determined that this would be one that he would _________.

Ms. Sims said you must study to get good grades. Tommy wants good grades in school. He started to ________.

The boys made a plan to recapture their snow fort from the neighborhood intruders. They would sneak up from behind the hose. At just the right minute, the cold water would come on, and the invaders would ________.

Tom glanced over his shoulder as he raced home from school. This was undoubtedly his least favorite time of day. He panted as he rounded the corner, hoping he could make it to the safety of his neighborhood before being seen by the _______________________.

Peg was waiting for her turn to go on stage. This was the first time she had ever been able to dance in front of a live audience, even though she had wanted to be a ballerina all her life. Her stomach fluttered with excitement. She went over the dance routine in her mind, and knew she was ready to _________.

Dinner started at 6:00. Bob sat down at the table first. Jen came in second. Bob and Jen were eating salad. Then Nat came in. He was ________.

Chad was a great singer. He sang every day on a show. He drank tea every morning to help his throat. This morning Chad went to get some tea. He was out of tea. Chad sang all day. His throat was __________.

Frog eggs are found in ponds and lakes. When they are born, tiny tadpoles come out. The tadpoles eat and grow. They go from swimming to hopping. They can only hop after they have grown legs. When we see big frogs hopping, it is easy to forget that they started as tiny animals in the _________.

Running is faster than walking. Susan is excited about going to grandma's after school. She wants to get there as fast as she can. She decides to _______.

I miss my mother. I miss my father. I even miss my little brother. I want to see my _________.

Today is my birthday, and I am hoping I will get lots of special things. I want a new bicycle, a Game Boy, and a new book to read. One of the best things about birthdays is that you get a lot of ___________.

The mother fox wanted to take care of all her babies. When she heard the noise outside their den, she jumped to her feet and ran to the door. She wanted her babies to be _________.

My puppy ran away from home. He had never run away before. I called his name as I walked up and down the street near my house. I asked my friend if she had seen my __________.

Brushing your teeth daily helps your teeth stay healthy. If you do not take care of your teeth, you can lose them. Greg brushes his teeth everyday. His teeth are __________.

Plants need many things to help them grow. One thing they need is water. They also need sunlight. Without water and light, plants might _________.

It is quiet in the library. It is a good place to ________.

We went to the farm. We saw pigs, sheep, and horses. A farm has many __________.

The math problem seemed too hard for him. He couldn't remember how the teacher had shown him to do it. He tried and tried, but he couldn't come up with the _________.

Cows and pigs live on a ________.

The boys ran ____________ when they heard the strange sound.

The pie is baking in the ______.

Sam was playing in the dirt when the rain began. By the time he got home, his shoes were covered with ________.

Mac was playing soccer. He fell and tripped over the ball. His leg was hurting. The doctor took an x-ray. He had to wear a cast. His leg was ________.

Birds eat ________.