1st Grade Language Arts Worksheets

Go beyond books with our printable collection of 1st grade language arts worksheets with answer keys and get the extra bit of practice for the wannabe English scholars. Demonstrate a command of grammar practicing the parts of speech: nouns, adjectives, verbs and more; followed by punctuations, and making sentences; build vocabulary with synonyms, antonyms, suffix, prefix, homophones; develop reading skills with reading comprehensions; and get creative with our writing prompts. Our free English worksheets for grade 1 kids will leave you yearning for more!

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Writing the Missing Letters in Alphabetical Order

What child could resist this alphabetic train journey? The railroad cars in this pdf worksheet are missing some letters. Get first grade kids on board to write the missing letters in ABC order on the railroad cars.

Choosing the Homophones

Look at the pictures, identify them, and check the correct spelling from the two given homophones.

Building Your Synonym Snowmen

Cut the circles with synonyms and match them with the words on the snowman's hat, glue them together.

Matching Antonyms

Carve out some fun with this 1st grade printable English worksheet and get kids practicing for the Opposite Day as they match the words with their antonyms, taking hints from the pictures.

Prefix | Chart

Print this chart and comprehend what a prefix is with a precise definition and examples.

Choosing the Correct Suffix

Choose a suitable suffix for each word, and add suffixes to the words in the parentheses to complete sentences.

Identifying the Affix

Circle the words that have a suffix or a prefix, and identify the words with affixes in sentences and underline them too.

Identifying the Shades of Meaning in Verbs

Cut the word cards, put words with similar meanings together and glue them.

Completing the Animal Analogies

Comprehend the relation between the two words in one part of the analogy and write the missing word in the other part.

Means of Transportation | Word Search

Comb the grid for the 10 means of transportation listed on the bus and circle them.

Finding the Rhyming Words

Hunt for words that rhyme with the picture and check the correct options.

Color Crossword

Recognize each color splotch and write its name to solve the crossword puzzle.

Shades of Meaning | Chart

Have a glimpse of what shades of meanings are and comprehend the subtle differences in the meaning of words.

Connecting the Dots Alphabetically

Connect the dots in alphabetic order to reveal the picture and color it too.

Matching Homographs

Look for the homographs (words that have the same written form) in the pictures and match them using numbers.