Year 1 Printable Worksheets

Taking the leap from Reception to Year 1 can be overwhelming for children and their parents. Our fun and helpful resources will help support your child in their next learning step. Covering all the core subjects and much more, our worksheets will help your child practise key concepts and have been carefully designed in line with the national curriculum.

 

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Digraph: 'ew' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ew' cloze activity

Introducing the "ew" digraph to young learners can be an engaging and effective way to enhance their spelling skills. Here are some benefits of teaching "ew" words and digraphs:Benefits of teaching 'ew' words and digraphs:Phonemic awareness: Learning about digraphs like "ew" helps children develop their phonemic awareness by recognising that two letters together create a single sound.Spelling patterns: Understanding digraphs introduces students to specific spelling patterns, helping them become more proficient spellers.Reading fluency: Recognising digraphs contributes to improved reading fluency as students become more confident in decoding words.Vocabulary expansion: Introducing new words with the "ew" sound enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'oy' cloze activity

Digraph: 'oy' cloze activity

Teaching young learners about digraphs, like the 'oy' sound, is an essential part of developing their literacy skills. A digraph is a pair of letters that come together to represent a single sound. The 'oy' digraph is commonly found in words like "boy," "toy," and "enjoy." By introducing students to digraphs, you're providing them with tools to decode and spell words more effectively. Let's explore the benefits of teaching 'oy' words and how to introduce them through a worksheet.Benefits of teaching 'oy' words and digraphs:Phonemic awareness: Learning digraphs helps students recognise and understand specific sounds within words, enhancing their phonemic awareness.Spelling proficiency: Mastering 'oy' words improves students' spelling skills and empowers them to tackle more complex words.Reading fluency: Recognising digraphs leads to smoother and more fluent reading as students become more adept at blending sounds.Vocabulary growth: Exposure to 'oy' words expands students' vocabulary and comprehension of various texts.Encourage students to complete the fill-in-the-blank sentences using the 'oy' words provided.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ay' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ay' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ay' cloze worksheet This worksheet is all about the exciting 'ay' digraph! In this activity, pupils will get to practise words that have the 'ay' sound, which is often found in words like "day," "play," and "say." Pupils fill in the blanks in sentences and strengthen their understanding of this unique sound. Children will have fun while improving their spelling skills!Importance of learning spellingsLearning spellings is like unlocking a secret code to communication. When pupils learn how to spell correctly, they can express their thoughts and ideas clearly in writing. Knowing how to spell words helps us write stories and share information accurately. It also builds confidence in reading because children can recognise words easily. Just like putting together a puzzle, learning spellings helps us put letters in the right order to create meaningful words. So, by practising spellings, you're becoming a better communicator and a more confident reader and writer!

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'aw' cloze activity

Digraph: 'aw' cloze activity

Digraph: 'aw' cloze activityThis worksheet is all about the 'aw' sound! In this activity, pupils will practise recognising and using words that contain the 'aw' digraph. Pupils fill in the blanks with the words from the word bank. Words include draw, saw, claw, straw, paw, yawn, lawn, and crawl. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ou' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ou' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ou' cloze activityStudents will dive into learning words that contain the 'ou' digraph, where the two letters work together to create a unique sound. Through fun fill-in-the-blank sentences and word practice, young learners will enhance their reading and phonics skills while mastering words like 'mouse,' 'house,' and 'cloud.' 

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'er' cloze activity

Digraph: 'er' cloze activity

Digraph: 'er' cloze activityLearning digraphs provides students with essential skills that empower them to become confident and proficient readers and writers. Understanding digraphs assists students in spelling words correctly, as they learn that specific letter combinations produce distinct sounds. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet.

Age: 5 - 6
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KS1 The Titanic Reading Comprehension

KS1 The Titanic Reading Comprehension

The Titanic Reading Comprehension ActivityThis worksheet is crafted to introduce young learners to the fascinating story of the Titanic while incorporating interactive elements that promote comprehension and critical thinking. The worksheet highlights the importance of studying historical events like the Titanic. It encourages students to delve into the past, make connections to the present, and glean valuable lessons for the future. To assess comprehension and critical thinking, the worksheet includes multiple-choice questions. These questions are designed to test students' understanding of key facts from the passage. Incorporating the Titanic worksheet into your curriculum offers a unique opportunity to introduce young learners to historical events and concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate manner.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'oi' cloze activity

Digraph: 'oi' cloze activity

Digraph: 'oi' cloze activityThis handy literacy resource will help young learners by enhancing their phonics skills and helping them to read words more confidently. Exploring "oi" words expands pupils' vocabulary, introducing them to new and exciting words. It also boosts their confidence in writing tasks. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ow' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ow' cloze activity

Digraph: ow activityThis worksheet focuses on words with the "ow" sound, helping young pupils reinforce their phonics knowledge and sound-letter correspondence. The exercise allows pupils to work independently or in small groups and can be used in the classroom or at home. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ur' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ur' cloze activity

How will this spelling worksheet help pupils?By using words in sentences, pupils can see how the spelling words are used in real-life situations. This helps them understand the meaning and context of each word, making it easier to remember and apply them correctly.Reading and understanding the sentences improve language comprehension skills. Pupils learn to identify subject-verb agreement, word order, and punctuation while reinforcing their spelling skills.

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Using the prefix un–

Year 1 Using the prefix un–

Using the prefix un-By practicing words with the "un-" prefix, pupils will expand their vocabulary. They will learn how adding the prefix changes the meaning of a word, creating new words with an opposite or negating effect. This worksheet promotes vocabulary development, reading skills, critical thinking, and confidence in language usage. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Reading comprehension - Toby Goes On An Adventure

Reading comprehension - Toby Goes On An Adventure

This reading comprehension is great for testing your KS1 pupils' reading comprehension skills. Perfect for any English lesson, this worksheet can be used in a group or as a one-to-one activity. Encourage your young learners to read through the story, or read the story to your class and help them answer the accompanying questions. There are 5 questions for children to answer. Reading comprehension exercises expose students to new words and concepts, helping them expand their vocabulary. They learn to recognise and understand different word meanings and learn to extract information from the text.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'or' cloze activity

Digraph: 'or' cloze activity

Let's practise the 'or' sound!Reading sentences using "or" sound words helps children develop their reading comprehension skills as they understand the meaning and context of the sentences as a whole. Seeing and reading "or" sound words within sentences can reinforce children's spelling skills by helping them recognise and remember the correct letter combinations to represent the sound. Use this handy worksheet to help build your child's confidence and enjoyment in reading. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: horn, horse, storm, corn, born, sort, fork, and port.

Age: 5 - 6
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Cloze activity - 'ar' digraph

Cloze activity - 'ar' digraph

'ar' digraphChildren use the words from the word list to complete the sentences. This printable features words with the r-controlled vowel sound /är/ spelled ar. Words include: car, shark, park, far, card, farm, jar, and star. Use this worksheet in the classroom or at home to help children practise their reading and spelling.

Age: 5 - 6
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Short 'oo' digraph - Complete the sentences

Short 'oo' digraph - Complete the sentences

Short 'oo' digraph cloze activityStudents read and write the correct 'oo' word to complete the sentences. There are eight sentences to complete. This engaging worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: Long 'oo' cloze activity

Digraph: Long 'oo' cloze activity

Digraph: Long 'oo' activityThis handy English worksheet for year 1 students will help reinforce their phonics skills, expand their vocabulary, enhance reading fluency, and improve word recognition. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and includes an answer sheet.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'oa' cloze activity

Digraph: 'oa' cloze activity

How will this resource help young learners?Phonics reinforcement: This handy worksheet focuses on the "oa" sound, allowing young learners to practice recognising and associating the sound with specific letter combinations. This reinforces their phonics skills and helps them become more familiar with the corresponding sound.Vocabulary expansion: By engaging with words containing the "oa" sound, younger learners are exposed to new vocabulary. They learn new words which expands their vocabulary and helps them build a foundation for reading and comprehension.Reading practice: This English activity provides an opportunity for young learners to practice reading words with the "oa" sound in a fun and engaging way. They can read the words out loud, improving their reading fluency and building confidence in their reading abilities. There are eight sentences for children to complete.

Age: 5 - 6
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The 'igh' sound - Cloze activity

The 'igh' sound - Cloze activity

The 'igh' sound - Cloze activityReading sentences that incorporate familiar words provides opportunities for young learners to develop their vocabulary, comprehension skills, phonics knowledge, and reading fluency. This worksheet includes eight sentences for children to complete using words with the 'igh' sound. Use this engaging activity in the classroom or at home. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ee' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ee' cloze activity

How will this worksheet help my child? Reading sentences using "ee" sound words helps children develop their reading comprehension skills as they understand the meaning and context of the sentences as a whole. Seeing and reading "ee" sound words within sentences can reinforce children's spelling skills by helping them recognise and remember the correct letter combinations to represent the sound. Use this handy worksheet to help build your child's confidence and enjoyment in reading. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: feet, see, sweet, cheese, tree, keep, queen, and bee.

Age: 5 - 6
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Digraph: 'ai' cloze activity

Digraph: 'ai' cloze activity

Digraphs: ai cloze activity This handy worksheet will help young learners practice reading while reinforcing their understanding of words with the "ai" sound. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: paint, tail, chain, train, snail, rain, sail, and brain. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Spelling word search - a/e/i/o/u sounds

Spelling word search - a/e/i/o/u sounds

Spelling word search - Short vowel soundsThis engaging activity focuses on words containing the vowel sounds: A, E, I, O, and U. The grid is filled with a variety of words that highlight these specific sounds. This word search can be used as a supplementary tool during phonics/spelling lessons or as a fun activity to assess students' vowel sound knowledge. Encourage students to search for words horizontally and vertically within the grid.

Age: 5 - 6
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Spelling - Circle the word

Spelling - Circle the word

Circle the word that is spelled correctlyCircling the correct spelling of a word can greatly benefit young learners in their spelling development. This activity allows them to visually compare different spelling options and choose the correct one in each row. Choosing the correct spelling promotes attention to detail and encourages children to pay close attention to individual letter formations. It also provides a structured and focused way for students to practice spelling independently.

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 6)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 6)

How will this worksheet help my child?Word searches are an enjoyable activity for children. The interactive nature of searching for words in a puzzle format makes spelling practice more engaging and exciting for young learners. There are 5 words hidden in the puzzle for children to find. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home.  

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 5)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 5)

Year 1 spelling worksheetThis handy year 1 worksheet promotes vocabulary development, sentence construction, and comprehension skills. There are six fill in the blanks sentences for children to complete using the correct words from the spelling list. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 4)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 4)

Year 1 spelling activityBy filling in the blanks with the appropriate word, students reinforce their understanding of subject pronouns, verb tenses, and possessive pronouns. This exercise helps develop sentence construction skills and language comprehension. This year 1 spelling worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home.

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 3)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 3)

Year 1 spelling activityThese sentences allow students to practice using words like "come," "some," "one," "once," "ask," "friend," "school," and "put" in meaningful contexts. The exercise promotes vocabulary development, sentence structure, and comprehension skills. Students 'Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check' each spelling word by completing the table. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 2)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 2)

How will this resource help my child?These sentences provide opportunities for students to practise using possessive pronouns ("your," "they," "he," "me," "she," and "we") and the negation word "no." By filling in the blanks with the appropriate word, students reinforce their understanding of pronouns, express ownership, and learn to form sentences in a meaningful context.

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 1)

Year 1 Spelling Practice (set 1)

Year 1 Spelling PracticeThis handy English activity involves fill-in-the-blank sentences for 5-6-year-old students. It aims to reinforce their understanding and usage of common words such as "the," "a," "do," "to," "today," "of," "said," and "says." The exercise can be used by educators to promote language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and sentence construction. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Which is the heaviest?

Which is the heaviest?

Year 1 Measurement - Mass/weightStudents are asked to circle the heaviest object in each group. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Year 1 Maths Number and Place Value Workbook

Year 1 Maths Number and Place Value Workbook

Year 1 Maths Number and Place Value BookletThis handy maths booklet for year 1 pupils contains a variety of activities that will help your child master some of the key skills taught in the Year 1 programme of study - number and place value. This booklet will help your child to:count to and across 100count, read, and write numbers up to 100 in numeralsidentify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words

Age: 5 - 6
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Shapes subtraction

Shapes subtraction

Shapes subtraction activityUse this engaging Year 1 Subtraction Activity in the classroom or at home to help children practise subtraction calculations within 10. There are seven sums for children to complete using colourful pictorial representations. An answer sheet is also included for quick marking, or to help students practise self-marking.  How will this worksheet help my child?This worksheet will help your child: read and interpret mathematical statements involving subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 10

Age: 5 - 6
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Identify one less

Identify one less

Identify 1 lessWith this colourful maths worksheet, students are asked to complete the sums and identify 1 less than a given number when counting objects. This will help them with subtraction later on. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Thanksgiving Turkey Colour By Number

Thanksgiving Turkey Colour By Number

Thanksgiving Turkey Colour By Number ActivityChildren match the number to the colour and colour this cute illustration of a turkey. This colour-by-number activity will help children practise identifying numbers and colours. Use this as a fun activity in the month of November or if you are celebrating Thanksgiving. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Thanksgiving Word Scramble

Thanksgiving Word Scramble

Thanksgiving Word ScrambleChildren rearrange the letters in the Thanksgiving-related words and write the words on the lines. There are pictures to help them that they can colour in. This resource is great for children to learn key vocabulary related to Thanksgiving.  

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding to 20 Activity 2

Adding to 20 Activity 2

Adding to 20 worksheetThis maths activity for year 1 students is perfect for helping them learn their addition to 20. There are 12 sums for children to complete. Encourage children to count on in their heads.

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding to 20 Activity 1

Adding to 20 Activity 1

Adding to 20This maths worksheet for year 1 pupils is perfect for helping them learn their addition to 20. There are 12 sums for children to complete with a number line to help them count on. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding to 10 Activity 2

Adding to 10 Activity 2

Adding to 10 This handy worksheet is great for your year 1 students to practise adding one-digit numbers to 10. There are 12 sums for children to complete and a number line from 0-10 is included to help them with their counting. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding to 10 Activity 1

Adding to 10 Activity 1

Adding to 10 This handy worksheet is great for your year 1 students to practise adding one-digit numbers to 10. There are 12 sums for children to complete and a number line from 0-10 is included to help them with their counting. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Buttons Number Bonds

Buttons Number Bonds

Number bonds to 10Here is a simple, fun way for children to practise number bonds using buttons. They also learn subitizing, counting, and addition as well as number bonds. Children complete the number bonds by counting the number of different coloured buttons in each row and writing the missing numbers.What are number bonds?Number bonds are pairs of numbers that are added to make another number and help children visualise the connection between numbers. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Shapes Number Bonds

Shapes Number Bonds

Number bonds to 10Here is a simple, fun way for children to practise number bonds using shapes. They also learn subitizing, counting, and addition as well as number bonds. Children complete the number bonds by counting the number of white shapes and grey shapes and filling in the missing numbers.What are number bonds?Number bonds are pairs of numbers that are added to make another number and help children visualise the connection between numbers. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Addition to 10 - Counting Sticks

Addition to 10 - Counting Sticks

Addition to 10 using sticksUse this engaging worksheet to help your pupils develop the concept of addition. Pupils complete the addition sums and write their answers in the box. There are sticks included on the worksheet that children can use to count to work out which sum is being shown. There are five questions for pupils to answer. This worksheet can be used in the classroom as a mental maths exercise or at home for extra practice. Pupils can also use the handy answer sheet to mark their own work! 

Age: 5 - 6
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Addition to 10 with Counters

Addition to 10 with Counters

Addition to 10 using countersUse this engaging worksheet to help your pupils develop the concept of addition. Pupils complete the addition sums and write their answers in the box. There are counters included on the worksheet that children can use to count to work out which sum is being shown. There are five questions for pupils to answer. This worksheet can be used in the classroom as a mental maths exercise or at home for extra practice. Pupils can also use the handy answer sheet to mark their own work! 

Age: 5 - 6
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Subtraction within 10

Subtraction within 10

Subtraction within 10Use this handy maths activity to help your pupils develop the concept of subtraction. There are twelve questions included on this subtraction worksheet. Pupils complete the sums and write their answers in the box. This worksheet can be used in the classroom as a mental maths exercise or at home for extra practice. There is an answer sheet included to make marking quick and easy. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding 2 Worksheet

Adding 2 Worksheet

Given a number, identify two more This fun and colourful maths activity will keep children engaged in what they are learning and help them practise adding two more to a given number. Use this resource to help your children improve their adding and counting.  

Age: 5 - 6
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Adding 1 Worksheet

Adding 1 Worksheet

Given a number, identify one more This bright and colourful worksheet will keep children engaged in what they are learning and help them practise adding one more to a given number. Use this handy resource to help your pupils improve their adding and counting.  

Age: 5 - 6
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Sea Animals Counting Worksheet

Sea Animals Counting Worksheet

Count and read numbers up to 10This colourful worksheet will help your pupils practise their counting skills and number recognition. Children are asked to count the sea animals and circle the correct number. This activity uses sea animals to make the exercise more fun and engaging for younger learners.  This sheet can be laminated and used with markers over and over again. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Insects Counting Worksheet

Insects Counting Worksheet

Count and read numbers up to 10This colourful worksheet will help your children practise their counting skills and number recognition. Pupils are asked to count the insects and circle the correct number. This activity uses funny creepy crawlies to make the exercise more fun for your younger learners.  This sheet can be laminated and used with markers over and over again. 

Age: 5 - 6
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Woodland Animals Ten-Frame Counting Activity

Woodland Animals Ten-Frame Counting Activity

Ten-Frame Counting ActivityA year 1 woodland animals ten-frame counting activity. Children will have great fun counting the cute woodland animals with this colourful counting resource. Children count the animals and write the number in each box. Children can point to the animals if needed as they practise counting up to 10. This worksheet can also be used to help children identify 1 more and 1 less. Use this resource in the classroom or at home to help your children develop their maths skills. 

Age: 5 - 6
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