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2nd grade (Year 3 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.2.4.A · England: Y2 Reading (vocabulary), KS1 SATs Reading

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Question 1
Use the clues to choose the right word. The bag was too (heavy / light) for me to lift on my own. Type the word that fits.
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Question 2
Use the clues in the sentence. The mouse scurried across the floor and vanished under the door. What does "scurried" mean?
- A. jumped high
- B. swam
- C. walked slowly
- D. ran quickly with little steps
Question 3
Use the clues to choose the right word. The night was so (dark / bright) that we needed a torch. Type the word that fits.
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4
Question 4
Use the clues in the sentence. The room was so cluttered that I couldn't find my shoes under all the toys. What does "cluttered" mean?
- A. big and empty
- B. messy and full
- C. dark and cold
- D. clean and tidy
Question 5
Use the clues to choose the right word. The ice cream began to (melt / freeze) in the hot sun. Type the word that fits.
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6
Question 6
Use the clues in the sentence. Ella was elated when she won the art prize. She jumped for joy! What does "elated" mean?
- A. very happy
- B. very bored
- C. very cross
- D. very worried
Question 7
Use the clues to choose the right word. The night was so (dark / bright) that we needed a torch. Type the word that fits.
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8
Question 8
Use the clues in the sentence. The soup was scalding, so we waited for it to cool down. What does "scalding" mean?
- A. very cold
- B. very salty
- C. very hot
- D. very thick
Question 9
Use the clues to choose the right word. The ice cream began to (melt / freeze) in the hot sun. Type the word that fits.
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Question 10
Use the clues in the sentence. The soup was scalding, so we waited for it to cool down. What does "scalding" mean?
- A. very cold
- B. very thick
- C. very salty
- D. very hot
Question 11
Use the clues to choose the right word. The night was so (dark / bright) that we needed a torch. Type the word that fits.
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12
Question 12
Use the clues in the sentence. The tiny ant looked minuscule next to the elephant. What does "minuscule" mean?
- A. very small
- B. very fast
- C. very loud
- D. very old
Question 13
Use the clues to choose the right word. The library is a (quiet / noisy) place, so please whisper. Type the word that fits.
Answer
14
Question 14
Use the clues in the sentence. The mouse scurried across the floor and vanished under the door. What does "scurried" mean?
- A. jumped high
- B. ran quickly with little steps
- C. walked slowly
- D. swam
Question 15
Use the clues to choose the right word. The night was so (dark / bright) that we needed a torch. Type the word that fits.
Answer
16
Question 16
Use the clues in the sentence. The tiny ant looked minuscule next to the elephant. What does "minuscule" mean?
- A. very loud
- B. very old
- C. very fast
- D. very small

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