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Date ___________________
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RIVER
CARRY
TRAIN
TREE
DEER
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BROOM
DRUM
RUN
ORANGE

 

down 1.

John plays the snare ( ________ ) in the marching band.

Definition:
A musical instrument that you tap or beat with a stick or your hands.

down 4.

The men fixed the hole in the ( ________ ).

Definition:
A long path for vehicles, such as cars and bicycles, to travel on. If we didn't have any of these, it would be hard to get to other places!

down 5.

A robin built a nest in the elm ( ________ ).

Definition:
A tall plant with branches, roots, leaves, and a main stem called a trunk.

down 6.

I can't ( ________ ) the box by myself.

Definition:
To hold something while moving it somewhere.

down 8.

Mrs. Danner asked us to ( ________ ) the paper into strips.

Definition:
To tear something. If you climb a tree, you may do this to your pants!

across 2.

A cheetah can ( ________ ) faster than any other animal.

Definition:
To move quickly on your legs. If you meet an angry bear, it's a good idea to do this!

 

across 3.

Ernesto swept the kitchen with a ( ________ ).

Definition:
A brush with a long handle that is used for sweeping.

across 5.

The ( ________ ) that we are taking will leave on time from platform 3.

Definition:
A connected series of railroad cars running on tracks. You might ride on one of these to visit a friend.

across 7.

The ( ________ ) crossed the road.

Definition:
A mammal with hooves that can run fast. This animal likes to eat grass. Most males have antlers. Bambi was probably the most famous of this animal.

across 8.

When we were camping, we took a bath in the ( ________ ).

Definition:
A large stream of water. Sometimes these can cause a flood!

across 9.

Debbie likes ( ________ ) juice better than milk.

Definition:
A round, sweet, citrus fruit with a thick skin. In the morning, many people like to drink juice that is made from this fruit.

 

Answer Key
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2R
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5T
RAIN
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RANGEIR
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