Gap Fills Exercise

Fill in the blanks.

You can do lots of good things ………………….. (for / with / on) the earth. Here are a few ideas to keep ………………. (on / in / within) mind. Keep your neighborhood clean. If you see trash ……………………….. (on / at / in) the ground, toss it ……………………. (on / in / at) a trash can.

Recycle cans, bottles, and paper. Save them ……………………. (at / in / on) home and at school, and help your family recycle them. Help keep the air clean. Ride your bicycle or walk ………………………… (to / on / in) school. Too many vehicles cause a lot of pollution. Save paper. Use both sides ……………………….. (of / on / with) your paper at school and at home. To clean ……………………….. (out / up / off) messes, use sponges or washable cloths instead of paper towels. Help save water. Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth.

Help save energy. Turn ………………………… (out / off / on) the lights when you leave the room. Turn off the TV when you’re finished watching it. Don’t leave the refrigerator door open. Get what you want quickly and close it immediately.

 Answers

You can do lots of good things for the earth. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind. Keep your neighborhood clean. If you see trash on the ground, toss it in a trash can.

Recycle cans, bottles, and paper. Save them at home and at school, and help your family recycle them. Help keep the air clean. Ride your bicycle or walk to school. Too many vehicles cause a lot of pollution. Save paper. Use both sides of your paper at school and at home. To clean up messes, use sponges or washable cloths instead of paper towels. Help save water. Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth. Help save energy. Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Turn off the TV when you’re finished watching it. Don’t leave the refrigerator door open. Get what you want quickly and close it immediately.