Worksheet 3
Replace Lists with Bigger Words
30 minutes25-30 minutes
Use one simple category word instead of a long list of examples.
Task 1
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
She likes apples, bananas, and oranges.
Hint
What bigger word includes apples, bananas, and oranges?
Words: 0
Task 2
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
He plays soccer, tennis, and basketball after school.
Hint
What bigger word includes soccer, tennis, and basketball?
Words: 0
Task 3
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
The store sells pencils, notebooks, and erasers.
Hint
These are things students use at school.
Words: 0
Task 4
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
My sister watches cartoons, movies, and music videos on weekends.
Hint
What general word can include cartoons, movies, and music videos?
Words: 0
Task 5
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
The festival had ramen, curry, fried chicken, and ice cream.
Hint
In a summary, do you need the names of all the foods?
Words: 0
Task 6
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
Students cleaned the classroom, the hallway, and the playground.
Hint
What short phrase can cover all three places?
Words: 0
Task 7
Shorten the sentence by replacing the list with one bigger word.
The children saw lions, elephants, and penguins at the zoo.
Hint
What bigger word includes lions, elephants, and penguins?
Words: 0