WorksheetsShort i words
Total questions: 10
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Answer KeyShort i words
Total questions: 10
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dip, Dip
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chip, Chip
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lip, Lip
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zip, Zip
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tip, Tip
6.
rip, Rip
7.
bib, Bib
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rib, Rib
9.
six, Six
10.
fix, Fix
Short i words
Created by Kimberly Green
10 questions
KG
ELA
Updated Sept 2026
This free printable worksheet helps kindergarten students identify and read short i words in simple CVC patterns. Across 10 fill-in-the-blank items, students look at a prompt and choose the correct form of words such as dip, chip, lip, zip, tip, rip, bib, rib, six, and fix, reinforcing recognition of the short /i/ sound and accurate word reading. Use it for early phonics practice, guided reading review, independent work, or a quick check of short i word recognition. The paired lowercase and capitalized choices also give students practice noticing how the same word can appear with different initial letter forms. This English worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes a complete answer key for convenient checking.
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What does the Short i words worksheet cover?
This kindergarten English worksheet covers recognizing short i CVC words through 10 fill-in-the-blank items. Students identify words such as dip, chip, lip, bib, six, and fix, then choose the matching lowercase or capitalized form, building early decoding and word-recognition skills.
How can I use this worksheet to teach short i words?
Introduce the short /i/ sound by modeling how to say and blend words such as lip, zip, and fix. Then have students name each prompt, stretch the sounds, and explain why they selected the lowercase or capitalized answer before completing the remaining fill-in-the-blank items independently.
What mistakes should I watch for on the Short i words worksheet?
Watch for students who substitute another vowel sound when reading the short i words, especially in similar-looking pairs such as lip and rip or bib and rib. Students may also recognize the word but choose the wrong capitalized or lowercase form, so ask them to compare the first letter with the form shown in the answer choices.
How do I assign and grade this short i worksheet?
The Short i words worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade the 10 fill-in-the-blank items.
How can I differentiate this short i worksheet for my students?
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font size or spacing so the short i word choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the prompts and word options.
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