Work out a new word from the sentence around it
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 in the sentence. The kitten was timid and hid behind the sofa when visitors came. What does "timid" mean?
- A. greedy
- B. shy and easily scared
- C. brave
- D. noisy
Question 2
Use the clues to choose the right word. I was so (thirsty / sleepy) that I drank two glasses of water. Type the word that fits.
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Question 3
Use the clues in the sentence. Max was famished after the long walk and ate three sandwiches. What does "famished" mean?
- A. very cold
- B. very happy
- C. very tired
- D. very hungry
Question 4
Use the clues to choose the right word. The library is a (quiet / noisy) place, so please whisper. Type the word that fits.
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Question 5
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. clean and tidy
- B. big and empty
- C. messy and full
- D. dark and cold
Question 6
Use the clues to choose the right word. The library is a (quiet / noisy) place, so please whisper. Type the word that fits.
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Question 7
Use the clues in the sentence. The path was slippery, so we had to walk cautiously. What does "cautiously" mean?
- A. sadly
- B. loudly
- C. quickly
- D. carefully
Question 8
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 9
Use the clues in the sentence. The puppy was so drowsy that it fell asleep in my lap. What does "drowsy" mean?
- A. hungry
- B. angry
- C. sleepy
- D. noisy
Question 10
Use the clues to choose the right word. The library is a (quiet / noisy) place, so please whisper. Type the word that fits.
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Question 11
Use the clues in the sentence. The puppy was so drowsy that it fell asleep in my lap. What does "drowsy" mean?
- A. noisy
- B. sleepy
- C. angry
- D. hungry
Question 12
Use the clues to choose the right word. I was so (thirsty / sleepy) that I drank two glasses of water. Type the word that fits.
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Question 13
Use the clues in the sentence. Max was famished after the long walk and ate three sandwiches. What does "famished" mean?
- A. very happy
- B. very hungry
- C. very tired
- D. very cold
Question 14
Use the clues to choose the right word. The library is a (quiet / noisy) place, so please whisper. Type the word that fits.
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Question 15
Use the clues in the sentence. The mouse scurried across the floor and vanished under the door. What does "scurried" mean?
- A. swam
- B. jumped high
- C. ran quickly with little steps
- D. walked slowly
Question 16
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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