The Lost Key

Match the Words with Their Meanings

1. backpack              a. feeling happy because a problem is over
2. pocket                b. a bag carried on the back
3. shiny                 c. a small part of a bag used to hold things
4. relieved              d. pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done
5. safe                  e. giving back light; bright
6. proud                 f. protected from danger or loss
7. lesson                g. something learned from an experience

Fill in the blanks with the words below:

backpack - shiny - relieved - safe - proud - lesson - pocket

1. Liam looked in his ______ for his key.
2. He looked in every ______ of his backpack.
3. He saw something small and ______ under the bench.
4. Liam felt ______ when he found his key.
5. He put the key somewhere ______.
6. Liam felt ______ because he had learned from his mistake.
7. Liam learned an important ______ about keeping his keys safe.

Odd One Out

1. backpack - bag - schoolbag - window

2. pocket - zipper - backpack - soccer

3. shiny - bright - glowing - dark

4. relieved - happy - pleased - worried

5. safe - protected - secure - lost

6. proud - pleased - happy - disappointed

7. lesson - advice - learning - key

Answer with True or False

1. Liam lost his key after coming home from school.
2. Liam found the key in his lunch bag.
3. Liam went back to the park to look for the key.
4. The key was under a bench.
5. A woman had seen the key.
6. Liam put the key in a small pocket in his backpack.
7. Liam never checked his backpack again.

1. Where did Liam first look for his key?

a. In his backpack
b. Under a bench
c. At school
d. In the park

2. Where had Liam been after school?

a. At the library
b. At the park
c. At a friend's house
d. At a store

3. Where did Liam find his key?

a. Near the swings
b. On the path
c. Under a bench
d. In his lunch bag

4. Who saw the key?

a. Liam's friend
b. His teacher
c. A woman
d. His mother

5. Where did Liam put the key after finding it?

a. In his pocket
b. In his lunch bag
c. In a small pocket in his backpack
d. Under the bench

6. How did Liam feel after finding his key?

a. Angry
b. Relieved
c. Worried
d. Tired

7. What lesson did Liam learn?

a. Always play soccer after school.
b. Never go to the park.
c. Always keep your keys safe and check before you go.
d. Always ask someone for help.

Put the Events in Order

1. ___ Liam came home from school.
2. ___ Liam found his key under a bench.
3. ___ Liam looked through his backpack.
4. ___ A woman told Liam she had seen the key.
5. ___ Liam put the key in a small pocket.
6. ___ Liam walked back to the park.
7. ___ Liam opened his front door.

Find a phrase from the story that supports each statement.

1. Liam could not find his key at home.
2. Liam had been at the park after school.
3. Liam searched different places in the park.
4. The key was easy to see.
5. A woman helped Liam find the key.
6. Liam changed where he kept his key.
7. Liam learned to check his backpack before leaving.

Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Verb

Past Simple

1. Liam ______ home from school. (come)
2. He ______ in his backpack for his key. (look)
3. He ______ back to the park. (walk)
4. He ______ something shiny under a bench. (see)
5. Liam ______ the key in his backpack. (put)
6. He ______ his front door. (open)
7. Liam ______ an important lesson. (learn)

Choose the Correct Preposition

1. Liam came home (from / under / between) school.
2. He looked (in / on / at) his backpack.
3. He walked back (to / from / under) the park.
4. The key was (under / between / from) a bench.
5. A woman was sitting (near / into / from) the bench.
6. Liam put the key (in / on / between) his backpack.
7. He walked (to / under / between) home.

Choose A, AN, or THE

1. Liam looked for ___ key.
2. He walked back to ___ park.
3. He saw ___ small object under the bench.
4. It was ___ shiny key.
5. ___ woman was sitting near the bench.
6. Liam opened ___ small pocket in his backpack.
7. He learned ___ important lesson.

Change to the Past Tense

1. Liam comes home from school.
2. He looks in his backpack.
3. He walks back to the park.
4. He sees something shiny.
5. Liam finds his key.
6. He puts the key in his backpack.
7. He opens his front door.

Make the Sentences Negative

1. Liam found his key in his backpack.
2. Liam knew where his key was.
3. The key was on the bench.
4. The woman ignored Liam.
5. Liam put the key in his lunch bag.
6. Liam lost his key again.
7. Liam forgot his lesson.

Turn the Sentences into Questions

1. Liam came home from school.
2. He looked in his backpack.
3. Liam walked back to the park.
4. He found the key under a bench.
5. A woman saw the key.
6. Liam put the key in his backpack.
7. Liam learned an important lesson.

Find the adjectives in each phrase.

1. small pocket
2. shiny key
3. happy Liam
4. important lesson
5. small object
6. proud Liam
7. good feeling

Find the adverb in each sentence.

1. Liam looked carefully for his key.
2. He walked slowly back to the park.
3. He looked everywhere for the key.
4. Liam was very happy.
5. He thanked the woman politely.
6. He never lost his key again.
7. He always checked his backpack before leaving.

Do you think Liam was careful with his key?

1. What would you do if you lost your house key?

2. Would you go back to the last place you visited?

3. Would you ask someone for help?

4. Where would you keep your key?

5. Would you use a zipper pocket for your key?

6. Would you thank someone who found your key?

7. Would you check your bag before leaving home?

1. How easy was the story to understand?

1 = Very difficult
5 = Very easy

2. How worried was Liam?

1 = Not worried
5 = Very worried

3. How helpful was the woman?

1 = Not helpful
5 = Very helpful

4. How important was the lesson?

1 = Not important
5 = Very important

5. How happy was Liam when he found the key?

1 = Not happy
5 = Very happy

6. How responsible was Liam at the end?

1 = Not responsible
5 = Very responsible

7. How useful was the story's lesson?

1 = Not useful
5 = Very useful

Write a new ending for the story. Keep the story the same until Liam finds the key, but change what happens after he finds it.

Write a dialogue between Liam and the woman after Liam finds the key.