Sight Words Set 2: Sight Words in Sentences — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 1 spelling patterns & rules worksheet.
Sight Words Set 2: Sight Words in Sentences — Answers
Part A: Pick the word
Read the sentence. Circle the word that fits. Read it again to check it makes sense.
1. (answer space) are my friend.
- AGo
- BYou
- CSee
Answer: You
You are my friend.
2.The cake (answer space) hot.
- Awas
- Bwe
- Cmy
Answer: was
The cake was hot.
3. (answer space) can run fast.
- AMy
- BAre
- CWe
Answer: We
We can run fast.
4.This is (answer space) hat.
- Asaid
- Bmy
- Cgo
Answer: my
This is my hat.
5.The cats (answer space) in the box.
- Aare
- Bsee
- Cmy
Answer: are
The cats are in the box.
6.I can (answer space) the moon.
- Ago
- Bare
- Csee
Answer: see
I can see the moon.
7."Hi!" (answer space) Sam.
- Asaid
- Blike
- Clook
Answer: said
"Hi!" said Sam.
8.I (answer space) my dog.
- Aare
- Blike
- Cwas
Answer: like
I like my dog.
9. (answer space) at the bird!
- AWe
- BMy
- CLook
Answer: Look
Look at the bird!
10.Let us (answer space) to the park.
- Ago
- Bwas
- Cmy
Answer: go
Let us go to the park.
Part B: Your turn
11.Write a sentence with the word like.
Model answer: Any sentence using like, e.g. I like my cat. We like to play.
Success criteria:
- The sentence uses the word like
- It starts with an uppercase letter and ends with an end mark
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.