Word Pairs

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Type the correct word in the boxes from the pairs of words [in brackets].
  • Click the button at the bottom to check your answers.
  • Press the "refresh" button on your browser to play again.

The words
Scientists from Macquarie University in Australia have made an [excitement / exciting] discovery about honey bees. The scientists found out [what / why] a bee's stinger keeps putting venom into a person's [skin / skinny] after it comes off the bee's body. The scientists used high-speed cameras to [movie / film] the tiny stinger, which is only two millimetres long. The video showed that the stinger works [like / such] a pump. It has two [smell / small] parts that move backwards and forwards. These parts push the stinger deeper [unto / into] a person's skin to help keep the venom [flower / flowing] . The lead researcher said the design [at / of] the pump was "unique". She hopes her discovery will help companies make tiny pumps [that / this] could give medicine to people.

A bee sting can [being / be] very painful. Most people have pain, redness and swelling [after / then] a sting. However, a sting can be dangerous [at / for] people who have allergies. Some people have a serious reaction and [go / take] into anaphylactic shock. Their face or throat may swell [down / up] , or they may have trouble breathing. If someone is stung, they should [removal / remove] the stinger as quickly as possible. This will help to stop more venom [for / from] entering their body. The person should also wash the area with soap and water. [In / On] addition, it is a good idea to put an ice pack over the sting [to / for] help reduce pain and swelling. If the person feels unwell, someone should call emergency services [immediately / quick] .

Back to the the honey bee stinger lesson.

Share this lesson

More Free Sites by Sean Banville

Online Activities