Sight Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sight word means 'to move through the air with wings'?
A) walk
B) fly
C) jump
D) swim
'Fly' is a sight word because the y makes a long i sound, which breaks the usual rules. First graders learn 'fly' by sight to read stories about birds, planes, and kites confidently.
2. Which sight word is the opposite of 'new'?
A) old
B) big
C) little
D) good
'Old' is a short sight word with a tricky silent-l feel — the o sounds long. First graders must recognize 'old' instantly because it appears often in stories about age, time, and family.
3. Which sight word means 'to use your mind to figure something out'?
A) thank
B) this
C) think
D) then
'Think' starts with the 'th' digraph and ends with 'nk', two tricky letter blends. Recognizing 'think' by sight helps first graders read about characters' ideas and problem-solving.
4. Which sight word means 'shaped like a circle'?
A) round
B) square
C) long
D) flat
'Round' has the 'ou' vowel team and a silent feel at the end. It is a sight word because the spelling does not match its sound clearly. First graders see 'round' in shape and object descriptions.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Please stop at the red light.
'Stop' is a very common sight word seen on signs every day. First graders learn it early so they can read safety words and follow directions in books and life.
2. Birds can fly high in the sky.
'Fly' ends with y making a long i sound. First graders recognize 'fly' by sight because it does not follow normal spelling rules, and it appears in many animal and adventure stories.
3. My grandfather is very old.
'Old' is used to describe age and time. First graders read it often in family and history stories, so recognizing it instantly keeps their reading smooth and meaningful.
4. I think the answer is seven.
'Think' teaches first graders two tricky parts: the 'th' start and 'nk' end. As a sight word, 'think' helps students read about characters' thoughts and feelings in stories.
5. The ball rolled round and round.
'Round' uses the 'ou' vowel team, which is common in sight words. Recognizing 'round' instantly helps first graders read shape words, rhymes, and songs without slowing down.