📖 Dolch 1st Grade

Is "give" a Sight Word?

Yes — "give" is a Dolch 1st Grade sight word. Its spelling doesn't fully match its sound, so it's taught to be recognized instantly rather than sounded out.

First Grade Level
1 Syllable
give
give

Example Sentence

Please give me the book.

Why "give" Is a Sight Word

The silent-e rule would normally make "give" rhyme with "five" or "dive" — but it doesn't. The "i" stays short, making "give" an exception to a rule a child has usually just learned, which is exactly why it's taught by sight.

Teaching Tip

Contrast "give" with "five" — same silent-e pattern, different vowel sound — so your child sees it's a rule-breaker on purpose.

Practice

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Flash Cards

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