Use Colour Words
Colours have names that are spelled with letters. 'Red' is r-e-d. 'Blue' is b-l-u-e. Foundation kids learn to read and spell the basic colour words: red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, pink, brown, black, white.
Worked examples
Which colour word matches a fire truck?
Fire trucks are RED. The colour word for that bright fire-engine colour is 'red'.
Answer: red
Which colour word matches the sky on a sunny day?
A clear sunny sky is BLUE. The colour word is 'blue'.
Answer: blue
Tips
- •Learn the basic 10 colour words first.
- •Match the colour you see in real life to its word.
- •Some colour words sound the same as other words — read carefully.
Key words
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