Grade 1 Essential Skills

What is the first step in reading a book?

• Choose a book

• Recite the alphabet backwards

• Open the book upside down

• Close your eyes and hope for the best

Write the number 5 in words.

• five

• six

• seven

• four

How many sides does a triangle have?

• 4

• 3

• 6

• 5

What is the study of stars and planets called?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geography

Who was the first President of the United States?

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What colors can you mix to make purple?

• Orange and pink

• Blue and red

• Black and white

• Yellow and green

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

• angry

• joyful

• sad

• excited

How many legs does a spider have?

• 10

• 6

• 4

• 8

What is the capital of France?

• Madrid

• Berlin

• Paris

• London

What do you use to paint a picture?

• paintbrush

• hammer

• crayon

• paintroller