Each card shows a word on one side and its meaning on the next — ideal for self-quizzing
or small-group drills. Index-card size fits a pocket review set. Pair with a short speaking
game so learners hear the words before they write them.
Index card
Index cards, words only for 1000 basic English words: M 1
One word per card, with its meaning on the following card.
Words in this worksheet
- machine
- main
- make
- male
- man
- many
- map
- mark
- market
- marry
- matter
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