CKLA 2nd Grade Knowledge 1 Vocabulary

It displeases the baseball players when their game is cancelled due to rain. What does displeases mean?

• to feel unhappy

• to feel happy

• to feel wet

The puppy was curious about the new-fallen snow.

• happy

• had a desire to learn more about something

• wanted a blanket because it was cold

Part of the king's fortune included castles, jewels, and very fine horses. What does fortune mean?

• to be very poor

• to wear pretty clothes

• to have great riches

The students were sorrowful when their favorite teacher moved away. What does sorrowful mean?

• very happy

• confused

• feeling sad

Lewis and Clark explored the frontier with a skilled group of woodsmen. What does frontier mean?

• unsettled part of the American West

• settled part of the American East

• unsettled part of the ocean

The cowboy tamed his wild horse. What does tamed mean?

• trained to run free

• trained to destroy

• trained to obey people

The math problem was a challenge, but the students were happy when they solved it. What does challenge mean?

• an easy thing to do

• a difficult thing to do

• quick to complete

Liz had a great deal of admiration for her younger sister, who always tried her best.

• to try your best

• a deep respect for someone

• to not like someone

The acrobat landed gracefully on the mat after the last of her amazing feats. What does feats mean?

• to break a leg

• to fall because you were weak

• deeds that show courage or strength

Ruby knew she was in an enchanted forest because there were jewels growing on the trees. What does enchanted mean?

• place with very large trees

• place with many flowers

• under a magic spell