Sight Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word correctly completes: The letter ___ in the mail today.
A) came
B) come
C) cane
D) coma
Came is the irregular past tense of come. Distractors like cane and coma look similar but mean very different things, so first graders must read carefully letter by letter.
2. Choose the right word: ___ wants to share a snack?
A) How
B) Who
C) Why
D) What
Who asks about a person. The other question words ask about method, reason, or object. First graders must learn to match the right question word to the information they truly need.
3. Which word fits: ___ do you spell your name?
A) Who
B) Why
C) How
D) Were
How asks about a process or method. It sounds different from who even though both start with h. Recognizing how by sight helps first graders read directions and curious questions.
4. Pick the correct word: I have ___ red apples to share.
A) son
B) sum
C) some
D) same
Some looks like it should follow the long-o silent-e rule but does not. Distractors son, sum, and same are real words with different meanings, so careful sight recognition is essential.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The bird came back to its nest at sunset.
Came is irregular past tense. Memorizing it helps first graders write narrative sentences about events that already happened without incorrectly writing comed in their journals and storybooks.
2. I ate some grapes after lunch today.
Some is a quantity word that breaks the silent-e phonics rule. First graders who memorize it by sight read food, recipe, and sharing stories with much greater confidence and accuracy.
3. Who left the crayons on the floor?
Who begins with a silent w, so it cannot be sounded out correctly. Sight recognition lets first graders ask and read questions about characters and classmates throughout the school day.
4. How does the caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
How is a key question word in science lessons. Instant recognition helps first graders explore curiosity about how plants grow, seasons change, and simple machines work in their world.
5. The painter cleaned his brushes after art class.
His describes something belonging to a male. The z sound of the s tricks young spellers, so memorizing this sight word supports clear pronoun use in personal and character narratives.