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High Frequency Words

20 questions

KG - Kindergarten

English

High Frequency Words is a free printable English worksheet for kindergarten students who are developing early word-recognition skills. It contains 20 multiple-choice items in which students select the correct high-frequency word from a set of answer choices, building accuracy and familiarity with common words such as “are.” Use this worksheet for guided practice, independent work, or a quick check of students’ ability to recognize high-frequency words. Teachers can review the choices aloud, ask students to identify the word they know, and discuss why the selected word matches the item. The worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.

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High Frequency Words

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

she

b)

he

c)

me

d)

see

2.
a)

it

b)

in

c)

on

d)

he

3.
a)

the

b)

I

c)

a

d)

we

4.
a)

and

b)

the

c)

a

d)

we

5.

are

a)

in

b)

I

c)

and

d)

are

6.
a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

a

7.
a)

in

b)

be

c)

he

d)

she

8.
a)

do

b)

be

c)

no

d)

the

9.
a)

for

b)

from

c)

be

d)

my

10.
a)

have

b)

he

c)

no

d)

be

11.
a)

his

b)

he

c)

by

d)

how

12.
a)

I

b)

me

c)

you

d)

a

13.
a)

if

b)

for

c)

no

d)

me

14.
a)

in

b)

on

c)

you

d)

I

15.
a)

is

b)

on

c)

I

d)

if

16.
a)

on

b)

in

c)

off

d)

up

17.
a)

or

b)

off

c)

on

d)

up

18.
a)

see

b)

if

c)

you

d)

she

19.
a)

the

b)

if

c)

on

d)

a

20.
a)

with

b)

we

c)

no

d)

up

Answer Key

High Frequency Words

Total questions: 20

1.
b)

he

2.
a)

it

3.
c)

a

4.
a)

and

5.
d)

are

6.
c)

at

7.
b)

be

8.
a)

do

9.
a)

for

10.
a)

have

11.
a)

his

12.
a)

I

13.
a)

if

14.
a)

in

15.
a)

is

16.
a)

on

17.
a)

or

18.
a)

see

19.
a)

the

20.
a)

with

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FAQs

What does the High Frequency Words worksheet help kindergarten students practice?

This worksheet helps kindergarten students recognize high-frequency words by selecting the correct word in each of 20 multiple-choice items. Comparing the target word with choices such as “in,” “I,” “and,” and “are” gives students repeated practice identifying common words accurately.

How can I use this worksheet to teach high-frequency word recognition?

Begin by reviewing a few high-frequency words aloud, then model how to compare the target word with the multiple-choice options before choosing an answer. After students complete the items, have them read selected words aloud and explain how they recognized the correct choice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this high-frequency words worksheet?

Students may choose a familiar distractor instead of the target word, especially when several short words appear together in the answer choices. Watch for students who guess without looking closely at the whole word, and ask them to compare each letter before selecting an answer.

How do I assign and grade the High Frequency Words worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking all 20 multiple-choice items. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to grade it efficiently.

How can I differentiate this kindergarten high-frequency words worksheet?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or font size to make the multiple-choice word options easier to distinguish. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font for students who benefit from that presentation.

Where can I find more free worksheets like this from Wayground?

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