Second Term English Phonics Worksheet (2)
Unit 2: A Hilarious Case

A: ‘-ian/ -ese/ -ish’.  These word endings often describe the people and languages they speak from some countries.  Examples:  Canadian/Indian, Chinese/Japanese, Scottish.

I. Read the Rhyming Chant.

  

It’s a wonderful world that we live in,
Either Chinese, Japanese or Canadian.
We all live together and I have one wish,
That we all get along- Indians, Portuguese or Scottish.

II. Listen to the teacher and write –ian/-ese or –ish in the blanks.

1. The Brit____ isles are very beautiful.
2. I ate Ital____ food for dinner at the restaurant.
3. The Chin____ people celebrate New Year in February.
4. Canad_____ winters are very long and cold.
5. I like the Span____ football league the most.

 

 

 

 

 

B. ‘-ist/ -or’. These word endings talk about what a person does. Examples:  A person who acts in an actor.  A person that tours in another city or country is a tourist.

I. Listen and Circle the correct ending sound.

II. Who am I?  Use the clue at the end of the sentence to help you.

1.  I help sick people and work in a hospital.  I am a ________________. (or)
2. I like to draw and paint pictures.  I am an _______________. (ist)
3. I write books. I am an _______________. (or)
4. I make movies and direct people in them.  I am a ___________. (or)
5. I can make your teeth shiny and clean.  I am a ______________. (ist)