The sun gives off heat. The heat makes us feel warm.
Target word: heat
heat → warmth; energy that makes things warm or hot
The astronaut wore a helmet ___ gloves in space.
(and / but / or)
An astronaut’s radio suddenly goes silent while they are exploring Mars.
Q: What might have happened, and how could the astronaut fix it?
The radio might have broken, run out of power, or been blocked by a storm or terrain. The astronaut could check the equipment, replace batteries, or move to a clearer area to restore the signal.
The plant needs ______ to grow.
A. water
B. rocks
C. sand
A. Water
I eat _____ school.
Before/After
Before
Plants need water to grow. Without water, the plant wilts.
Target word: wilts
wilts → droops or bends because it needs water
The rocket was ready, ___ it did not launch on time.
(and / but / so)
But
Two astronauts argue about which direction to take during a spacewalk.
Q: Why is teamwork important here, and how could they solve the problem?
Answer: Teamwork is important because astronauts must make safe decisions together. They could listen to each other’s ideas, check mission data, or follow the mission leader to resolve the disagreement.
Scientists use a ______ to look at tiny things.
A. microscope
B. ruler
C. chair
A. Microscope
I brush my teeth___dinner.
Before/After
After
A magnet can attract metal objects like paper clips.
Target word: attract
attract → pulls something toward it
The astronaut trained for months. The mission was very difficult.
👉 Use a conjunction to combine them into one sentence.
Because
A rover finds unusual tracks on the moon’s surface.
Q: What could have made the tracks, and how should scientists respond?
Answer: The tracks could have been made by a rover, a human mission, or even a natural object moving across the surface. Scientists should document them, take images, and analyze the pattern.
The sun gives us ______ and light.
A.Snow
B.Heat
C. dirt
B. Heat
_____ we go outside, we clean the classroom.
Before/After
Before
The ice melted when it got warm and turned into water.
Target word: melted
melted → changed from solid (ice) to liquid (water)
A space station alarm goes off during a routine experiment.
Q: Why might the alarm be sounding, and what should the crew do first?
Answer: The alarm might indicate a system failure, pressure issue, or equipment malfunction. The crew should stay calm, check safety systems, and follow emergency procedures.
Ice turns into ______ when it melts.
A. water
B.water
C. metal
B. water
____ finishing her homework, she watched TV.
After/Before
After
The scientist observed the butterfly carefully and wrote down what she noticed.
Target word: observed
observed → watched carefully or looked closely at something
The space ship went up to the sky made so much smoke
An astronaut notices a tool is missing from their supply kit before a mission.
Q: How could the tool have gone missing, and why is it important to find it quickly?
Answer: The tool could have been misplaced, left in another module, or used and not returned properly. It’s important to find it quickly because missing tools could affect mission safety and performance.
A magnet attracts ______ objects.
A. metal
B. paper
C. glass
Answer: A. metal
____ starting the science experiment, the students reviewed the safety rules and gathered their materials.
Before/After
Before/After