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Sight Word “was” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Was” is one of the most common words in stories: “Once upon a time there was…”, “it was sunny”. It is also one of the most often confused.
What’s on the “was” worksheet
Read and trace “was”, write it alone, circle it among saw, as, wax, has and wag, then trace “It was a sunny day.”
Prints on A4 or US Letter (choose “Fit to page”).
How to teach “was”
Was sounds like “wuz”, so it cannot be sounded out letter by letter. Write was and saw on two cards and show how they are mirror words. Tell a short story together that starts with “There was a…” and point to the word every time.
Sentences with “was”
- It was a sunny day.
- There was a big bear.
- She was very happy.
- Was it fun?
Game: Once there was…
Take turns adding one sentence to a story, and each one must use was: “There was a frog. He was green. He was hungry…” Write the story down and let your child circle every was.
Practise next
Try “saw” and “are” next: saw is the word it is most often confused with, and are is another form of the same verb.
Questions about “was”
Why is was so tricky?
It does not sound the way it looks, and it is the reverse of saw. Lots of practice in real sentences helps.
How do I stop my child reading was as saw?
Ask them to put a finger on the first letter and say its sound before reading the rest.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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