Dolch Sight Word · Primer · Difficulty: ⭐⭐
How to read this word
was"a" says /uh/ (schwa), not /a/ as in "cat"Green = sound it out · Red heart = learn by heart
Example Sentence
He was happy to see us.
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Yes, “was” is a Dolch sight word in the Primer list. Sight words are high-frequency words that children should recognize instantly by sight.
Use flashcards with repetition, practice in context with example sentences like “He was happy to see us.”, and reinforce with games and printable worksheets.
“was” is typically taught in Primer. It is ranked #44 in its word group by frequency.