Sight Words Practice — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each word into the correct category.
Sight Word
becausewouldtheir Not a Sight Word
dinosaurelephantspaceship Because, would, and their are common Dolch sight words. Dinosaur, elephant, and spaceship are not sight words because they are longer, less common words.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I like apples because they taste sweet.
The sight word because connects the reason (they taste sweet) to the statement (I like apples).
2. We would like to play outside after school.
The sight word would shows what someone wants to do.
3. The children put their coats on before recess.
The sight word their shows that the coats belong to the children.
4. She has been to the store many times.
The sight word been tells us she has visited the store many times before.
5. Please wash your hands before you eat lunch.
The sight word wash means to clean with water.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word 'because' is a sight word.
True False
This is true because 'because' is a common Dolch sight word for second grade.
2. The word 'dinosaur' is a sight word.
True False
This is false because dinosaur is not a Dolch sight word.
3. Sight words are words you should know by heart.
True False
This is true because sight words are common words that students should recognize instantly.
4. The word 'spaceship' is a Dolch sight word.
True False
This is false because spaceship is not on the Dolch sight word list.