Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 2

What does the word "gigantic" mean in the sentence: "The gigantic elephant walked through the forest"?

• Very small

• Very large

• Very fast

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word means "to move quickly"?

• Stroll

• Sprint

• Sit

• Sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What is the meaning of "whisper" in the sentence: "She had to whisper so she wouldn't wake the baby"?

• Shout loudly

• Speak softly

• Sing a song

• Laugh loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Match the word "brave" with its definition.

• Feeling scared

• Showing courage

• Being tired

• Feeling sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word "delicious" in a sentence.

• The cake was so delicious that everyone wanted more.

• The cake was so delicious that everyone wanted to sleep.

• The cake was so delicious that everyone wanted to run.

• The cake was so delicious that everyone wanted to cry.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "ancient" mean in the sentence: "The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore"?

• Very new

• Very old

• Very clean

• Very small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Which word means "to look at something quickly"?

• Glance

• Stare

• Sleep

• Listen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Identify the meaning of "giggle" in the sentence: "The children began to giggle during the funny movie."

• Cry loudly

• Laugh quietly

• Yell angrily

• Sing softly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Match the word "enormous" with its definition.

• Very small

• Very large

• Very fast

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Use the word "curious" in a sentence.

• The curious cat explored every corner of the house.

• The curious cat slept all day.

• The curious cat ignored everything.

• The curious cat ran away.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4