Sight Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word fits: I ___ like a glass of juice, please.
A) wood
B) would
C) woud
D) wold
Would contains a silent l, making it easy to misspell. Wood is a real word meaning tree material, so first graders must choose carefully based on meaning and correct sight spelling.
2. Choose the right word: Is this ___ lunchbox on the bench?
A) you
B) your
C) yore
D) yur
Your shows ownership for the person addressed. It sounds like yore and you, so first graders must learn to see the letters and context clues before deciding which word is correct.
3. Which word completes: The kids asked ___ to play too.
A) they
B) them
C) than
D) then
Them is an object pronoun used after verbs. Distractors they, than, and then look similar but play very different grammar roles, so careful sight-word reading prevents meaning confusion.
4. Pick the correct word: I have a box ___ shiny new crayons.
A) off
B) of
C) oh
D) or
Of has an unexpected v sound at the end even though it is spelled with f. Off is a different word meaning away from, so sight recognition matters for accurate reading and writing.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. I would love to visit the library today.
Would expresses polite wishes and is spelled with a silent l. First graders who sight-read it quickly understand character feelings and write their own polite requests in classroom journal entries.
2. Please put on your rain boots before going outside.
Your shows ownership for the listener. Mixing it up with you're is common later, so early sight-word mastery builds a strong foundation for correct spelling in future grade-level writing.
3. The teacher gave them each a gold star sticker.
Them refers to a group receiving an action. Sight-reading it lets first graders write and read about groups of classmates, friends, and characters without stumbling over grammar during fluency practice.
4. The basket of apples sat on the kitchen table.
Of is one of the most common English words but defies phonics rules. Memorizing it by sight is essential because sounding it out always produces the wrong word off instead.
5. Remember to ask permission before leaving your seat.
Ask teaches polite classroom behavior. First graders who sight-read ask quickly follow reminders and directions in both written rules and teacher announcements during busy transitions between daily learning activities.