VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 1
Dont say said say
How many alternatives can you think of?
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 2
Dont say said say
Who might speak in this way? When? Why?
grumble whisper shout
sigh exclaim neigh
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 3
Dont say said say
Who might speak in this way? When? Why?
groan bellow moo
stutter announce whimper
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 4
Dont say said say
Who might speak in this way? When? Why?
cackle snap bark
yell beg giggle
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 5
Dont say said say
Who might speak in this way? When? Why?
gabble mutter scream
plead whine demand
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 6
Dont say said say
Who might speak in this way? When? Why?
Screech moan squeak
Prattle squawk cheer
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 7
Dont say said say
Replace said with a better word:
Oh no, not more homework, said the children.
Wow, a new bike said George.
Im going to turn you into a frog, said the witch.
Ive lost my mummy, said the little girl.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 8
Dont say said say
Replace said with a better word:
Can I stay up late tonight, said Anna.
Stop this noise at once, said the teacher.
This is delicious grass, said the cow.
Now Im going to make this watch disappear, said the magician.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 9
Dont say said say
Replace said with a better word:
Can I stay up late tonight, said Ruby.
Stop this noise at once, said the teacher.
This is delicious grass, said the cow.
Now Im going to make this watch disappear, said the magician.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 10
Dont say said say
Replace said with a better word:
Get out of my way, said the big boy.
What shall we play today, I said.
Lets get some ice cream from the freezer, said my sister.
I wish it wasnt raining again, I said.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 11
Dont say said say
Replace said with a better word:
No, you cant have any chocolate, said Mum.
This is a brilliant party, said Amy.
Dadda Dadda, said the baby.
Thats a really funny joke, said Ben.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 12
Dont say went say
How many alternatives can you think of?
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 13
Dont say went say
Who might move in this way?
march stamp crawl
slither dawdle skip
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 14
Dont say went say
Who might move in this way?
hop leap stumble
stagger waddle stride
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 15
Dont say went say
Who might move in this way?
clamber shuffle hop
dance strut scurry
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 16
Dont say went say
Who might move in this way?
slide gallop creep
race flutter stomp
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 17
Dont say went say
Who might move in this way?
prance dodge wander
amble scamper toddle
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 18
Dont say went say
Replace went with a better word:
The old man went down the road.
The soldiers went up the hill.
The baby went towards her mum.
The frog went into the pond.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 19
Dont say went say
Replace went with a better word:
The horse went round the field.
The angry teacher went into the classroom.
The tired children went home.
The excited girl went to a party.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 20
Dont say went say
Replace went with a better word:
The huge giant went around the village.
The slug went down the path.
The proud lady went into the shop.
The fairy went around the fairy ring.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 21
Dont say went say
Replace went with a better word:
The squirrel went up a tree.
The daydreaming girl went around the playground.
The burglar went up the stairs.
The boy went over the slippery rocks at the beach.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 22
Dont say went say
Replace went with a better word:
The worm went over the mud.
The wizard went into a cave.
The excited boy went after his friend.
The tired mum went home with all her heavy shopping.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 23
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
What could these adjectives be describing?
beautiful strong mysterious
delicate ferocious spooky
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 24
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
What could these adjectives be describing?
amazing fierce ancient
enormous fluttery smooth
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 25
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
What could these adjectives be describing?
wizened enchanted tiny
hideous gentle peaceful
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 26
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
What could these adjectives be describing?
precious wonderful spiky
terrifying faraway gloomy
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 27
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
What could these adjectives be describing?
magical brave slithery
furry bendy unique
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 28
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things?
princess forest blanket
cat cave mum
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 29
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things?
baby snake king
jewel owl castle
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 30
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things?
monster teacher cottage
mountain ring sword
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 31
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things?
alien mouse box
dream dress bear
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 32
An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object.
Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things?
frog crown dragon
tree beach giant
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 34
An verb is an action word like run, play or build.
An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing?
What other actions could the adverb describe?
The prince bravely
The exhausted man wearily
The baby happily
.
The snake smoothly
.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 35
An verb is an action word like run, play or build.
An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing?
What other actions could the adverb describe?
The soldier calmly
..
The teacher carefully
.
The giant angrily
.
The princess tearfully
.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 36
An verb is an action word like run, play or build.
An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing?
What other actions could the adverb describe?
The boy happily
The baby eagerly
The old lady nervously
The tiger fiercely
.
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 37
An verb is an action word like run, play or build.
An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing?
What other actions could the adverb describe?
The mouse quickly
.
The king royally
.
The fireman heroically
The girl selfishly
VCOP Vocabulary quick activity 38
An verb is an action word like run, play or build.
An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing?
What other actions could the adverb describe?
The kitten playfully
The burglar sneakily
.
The shark hungrily
The fairy delicately
.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 1
but or so? Which is the best connective?
I went to the park
. It was too wet to go on the slide.
The slide was wet
. I went back home again.
I was hungry
Mum made me a sandwich.
I love sandwiches
. I dont like eating the crusts.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 2
but or so? Which is the best connective?
Its nearly my birthday
Mum and Dad said I can have a party.
Theyre letting me have a party
they said I cant invite too many children.
We were supposed to do outside PE today
. It rained.
It was too wet to go outside
we had to stay inside instead.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 3
but or so? Which is the best connective?
It was very dark outside
. I took my torch.
I heard an owl hooting
I couldnt see it anywhere.
I love making cakes
I dont like doing all the washing up afterwards.
I was really good at the weekend
so Mum let me do some baking with her.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 5
but or so? Which is the best connective?
It was nearly November 5th
. I made a Guy with my friends.
I love watching fireworks
. The bangs scare me.
The prince reached the castle
. Everybody was asleep.
The prince loved the beautiful princess
. He kissed her.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 6
but or so? Which is the best connective?
I go to swimming lessons
. Im not very good yet.
I love swimming
Dad takes me every week.
Jack was very brave
he climbed to the top of the beanstalk.
The giant chased Jack
he couldnt catch him.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 7
but or so? Which is the best connective?
I flew my rocket up into space
. I didnt have enough fuel to go to Jupiter.
I saw an alien
I asked if he wanted to be my friend.
Spiders spin webs
. they can catch flies.
Spiders webs look delicate
they are made out of a very strong material.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 8
before or because? Which is the best connective?
Mum was cross
. I broke her favourite vase.
Mum shouted at me
she sent me to my room.
I did all my work
. I had a choosing time.
My teacher said I could play
. I had finished all my work.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 9
before or because? Which is the best connective?
I bought a present for my brother
. Its his birthday.
I wrapped the present
I wrote his card.
My dog likes going for walks
hes full of energy.
My dog chased his ball
he looked for other dogs to play with.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 10
before or because? Which is the best connective?
I paid for my shopping
. I put it in my shopping bag.
I dont have much money left
my shopping was very expensive.
I went on a train to Hastings
it was too far to walk.
I bought a train ticket
I waited for the train to arrive.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 11
before or because? Which is the best connective?
I took my bucket and spade to the beach
. I wanted to build a sandcastle.
I put a flag on top of my sandcastle
I decorated it with shells.
The dragon flapped his enormous wings
. He breathed fire at the knight.
The knight was scared
the dragon was so fierce.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 12
before or because? Which is the best connective?
The pirate dug a big hole
he hid his treasure.
The pirate didnt want anybody to find his treasure
they might steal it.
I had to promise mum that Id get up for school in the morning
. She would let me
stay up late.
Im really tired today
I stayed up too late last night.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 13
before or because? Which is the best connective?
I spread butter on my toast
I spread the jam.
My fingers are all sticky
. They are covered in jam.
The mermaid swam on to the rock
. She combed her long golden hair.
Mermaids have to swim everywhere
they dont have any legs.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 14
before or because? Which is the best connective?
I put on my old clothes
Mum thought Id get muddy at the park.
I put on my socks
. I put on my trainers.
Dad always locks the door
he goes to bed.
Dad locks the door
he doesnt want anybody to get into our house.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 15
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
The wizard waved his magic wand
nothing happened.
Either the wand was broken
. The wizard had forgotten his magic words.
Mum said I could have a yogurt for my pudding
I could have a cake.
Mum said that I could choose one
she wouldnt let me have both.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 16
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
The shark chased the diver
the diver managed to escape.
The diver must have been a very fast swimmer
the shark was old and slow.
After tea I might play in the garden
I might play in my bedroom.
I was going to play in the garden
it was too dark.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 17
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
Cinderella was going to wear a diamond necklace to the ball
ruby necklace.
Cinderella wanted to stay at the ball all night
she had to leave before midnight.
The burglar tried to creep quietly through the house
he woke up the dog.
The burglar must have climbed in through the lounge window
through the kitchen window.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 18
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
I wanted to go the park
the beach.
I love the park and the beach
Mum said we had to go shopping.
I loved the funny clown at the party
. He scared my baby sister.
The clown said that I could choose a red balloon
. A blue balloon.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 19
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
Do you want apple juice
orange juice?
You can have juice
you cant have a fizzy drink.
The boy was terrified of the huge monster
. The monster was very friendly.
The monster wondered if they boy would run away
if the boy would be his friend.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 20
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
I couldnt decide whether to wear my trainers
my sandals.
I was going to wear my sandals
mum said it was too cold.
The mouse wondered whether to try and steal some cheese
some bread.
The mouse didnt see the cat
the cat did see the mouse.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 21
however or or ? Which is the best connective?
The prince had to choose whether to marry the older princess
the younger
princess.
The prince chose the younger princess
. She didnt want to marry him.
I might use felt tips or pencil crayons
Im not allowed to use paints.
I might colour my picture red
I might colour my picture blue.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 22
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
You must brush your teeth
you might get little holes in them.
You must put toothpaste on your toothbrush
it doesnt matter what colour
toothpaste you use.
The mole was very good at tunnelling
. He couldnt really see where he was going.
I think the mole should have worn glasses
he might bump into things.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 23
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
I love drawing
. Im not very good at it.
Im going to practise and practise
Ill never get any better.
Snow White mustnt eat the poisoned apple
. She might die.
Snow White did collapse
she woke up when the piece of apple came out of her
mouth.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 24
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
You should exercise every day
. You wont get fit.
It doesnt matter what sort of exercise you do
its best to find something that
you enjoy.
Goldilocks ate Baby Bears porridge
she should have asked him first.
The 3 Bears should lock their door
. Goldilocks might come back in.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 25
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
The goldfish just swam round and round his little bowl
. He didnt seem to be bored.
Fish need water
. They cant breathe.
Little Red Riding Hood should stay on the path
. She might get lost.
The wolf seemed very friendly
.. he was really just trying to trick her.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 26
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
The boy didnt have to have a plaster
his knee was bleeding.
He must be more careful
hell hurt himself again.
You have to wear sun cream on very sunny days
your skin could get burned.
You dont have to wear sunglass on a sunny day
they will help to protect your eyes.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 27
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
The snake wasnt poisonous
it was still very dangerous.
The mouse scurried away quickly
the snake would have caught him.
The mermaid liked her beautiful tail
sometimes she wished that she had legs.
The mermaid had to stay in the sea
. Something terrible might happen.
VCOP Connectives quick activity 28
otherwise or although ? Which is the best connective?
The prince put on his armour
. The dragon might hurt him.
The prince went out to might the dragon
. He felt very frightened.
You should eat some fruit and vegetables every day
. You wont stay healthy.
You should eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables every day
it doesnt matter what
sort of fruit or vegetables you eat.
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 1
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Look at the state of those boots!
How did they get so muddy?
Put them outside now.
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 2
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
The mouse ran across the floor.
Look out! Its a cat!
Will the mouse be able to escape?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 3
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
The pirate dug and dug.
Do you think hell find anything?
What an enormous treasure chest!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 4
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Stop thief!
That man stole a necklace out of my jewellery shop.
Will the police catch him?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 5
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Are you hungry yet?
Ill make you some lunch.
You want 30 sandwiches!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 6
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Help!
Im sure I saw a ghost.
Do you think it was a real ghost?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 7
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
What a fierce shark!
Hes swimming over there.
Is he going to gobble up those fish?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 8
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Father Christmas is coming down the chimney.
Hes stuck!
Will he be able to get out?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 9
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Can I go to the park?
Ive done all my homework.
Hurrah!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 10
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Be quiet!
This class is getting too noisy.
Have you forgotten how to work quietly?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 11
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Im going to fly to space.
Do you want to come with me?
5,4,3,2,1, Blast off!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 12
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Abracadabra!
The wizard waved his wand.
Whats going to happen next?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 13
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Can I play with your kitten?
Ow! She just scratched me!
That really hurt.
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 14
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Watch out!
That brick nearly landed on you.
Are you OK?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 15
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
The princess went to the ball.
What a handsome prince!
Will she marry him?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 16
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
I dont want to go to bed yet.
Can I stay up 10 more minutes?
Please!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 17
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Ben is going to blow out the candles on his cake.
Is it time to cut the cake now?
Thanks!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 18
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
The giant stomped down the hill.
Hes coming this way!
Does he look angry?
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 19
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
What a strange noise!
Is it a fox?
Foxes do come out at night.
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 20
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Ive never read this book before.
Have you read it?
Its so exciting!
VCOP Punctuation quick activity 21
Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark?
Whats that noise?
Its a monster!
It was only my brother tricking me.
