Sight Words — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. an
2. as
3. by
4. him
5. has
6. her
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I have an apple in my bag.
'An' is a sight word because first graders must recognize it instantly to read smoothly. It is spelled simply but is used constantly, so memorizing it by sight helps reading flow without stopping.
2. Tom is as tall as Sam.
'As' looks short and simple, but its meaning depends on context. First graders learn to read 'as' by sight so they can handle comparing sentences without slowing down.
3. The bird flew by the window.
'By' is tricky because the letter y makes a long i sound — you cannot sound it out the usual way. Learning 'by' by sight teaches first graders that some common words break the rules.
4. The dog has a red collar.
'Has' is a sight word because it changes form from 'have' in ways young readers must memorize. Recognizing 'has' instantly lets first graders focus on meaning, not decoding.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word 'an' is used before words that start with a vowel sound.
True False
'An' comes before vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) to make speech flow. This is a grammar rule first graders meet early, and 'an' is on the Dolch sight word list because it appears so often.
2. The word 'by' is spelled with the letters b-i.
True False
'By' is spelled b-y, not b-i, even though it sounds like it has a long i. This irregular spelling is exactly why 'by' is taught as a sight word — you recognize it, you don't sound it out.
3. The word 'her' is a sight word first graders learn to read quickly.
True False
'Her' appears in almost every story a first grader reads. It is on the Dolch sight word list so students can recognize it instantly and keep their reading smooth and confident.