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: S 5
One word per card, with its meaning on the following card.
Words in this worksheet
- silly
- silver
- similar
- simple
- single
- since
- sing
- sink
- sister
- sit
- six
- size
- skill
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