CVC Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word means a place where pigs live?
A) den
B) pen
C) van
D) hut
A den is a small shelter where animals like pigs can live and rest, so den is the place pigs would call home.
2. Which CVC word rhymes with pop?
A) pad
B) peg
C) hop
D) hid
Hop ends with the same -op sound as pop, which is what makes the two words rhyme.
3. What do you call a round cooking pot?
A) wok
B) wick
C) wed
D) wag
A wok is the round, deep cooking pot with curved, sloped sides that is often used to stir-fry food.
4. Which word means to push gently?
A) tug
B) nab
C) nudge
D) nod
Nudge means to push something gently with your hand or elbow. Tug means to pull, nab means to grab, and nod means to tilt your head, so nudge is the only word that means a soft push.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The fox hid in its den.
Foxes rest and hide in a small, hidden shelter called a den, which keeps them safe and out of sight.
2. She tied a bow in the ribbon.
A bow is a knot tied with two loops, like the kind you make in a ribbon or a shoelace.
3. I saw a slug crawl under the rock.
A slug is a small, slow, slimy creature without a shell that crawls along the ground in damp places like under rocks.
4. The lamp has a bulb on top.
The round glass part on top of a lamp that lights up when the lamp is on is called a bulb.
5. He gave a nod to say hello.
A nod is a small up-and-down movement of the head, and people often nod as a friendly way to say hello.