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Context Clues 2nd grade

Total questions: 147

Worksheet time: 3hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sarah was tired after the long walk. She needed to rest. What does "rest" mean?

a)

Play

b)

Sleep or relax

c)

Jump

d)

Dance

2.

The puppy was so tiny it could fit in my hand. What does "tiny" mean?

a)

Small

b)

Loud

c)

Happy

d)

Big

3.

The baby giggled and laughed while playing with the toy. What does "giggled" mean?

a)

Cried

b)

Laughed

c)

Ran

d)

Jumped

4.

The lake was calm and peaceful in the early morning. What does "peaceful" mean?

a)

Noisy

b)

Quiet

c)

Dirty

d)

Bright

5.

The bright flowers made the garden cheerful and happy. What does "cheerful" mean?

a)

Sad

b)

Happy

c)

Tired

d)

Angry

6.

The room was dark, but the hallway was bright. What does "bright" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Shiny or full of light

c)

Quiet

d)

Small

7.

He felt brave when he saw the small spider, but his sister felt scared. What does "brave" mean?

a)

Scared

b)

Excited

c)

Not afraid

d)

Sad

8.

The ice cream was cold, but the soup was hot. What does "cold" mean?

a)

Warm

b)

Frozen

c)

Spicy

d)

Hard

9.

Mom's car is clean, but Dad's car is dirty. What does "dirty" mean?

a)

Messy

b)

Neat

c)

Shiny

d)

Pretty

10.

The big dog was friendly, but the small dog was mean. What does "friendly" mean?

a)

Angry

b)

Nice

c)

Tired

d)

Lazy

11.

Sam ate several fruits, like apples, oranges, and bananas. What does "fruits" mean?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Sweet and healthy foods

c)

Drinks

12.

My dad always wears a hat, cap, or baseball cap when it’s sunny. What does "cap" mean?

a)

A scarf

b)

A type of hat

c)

A shoe

d)

A coat

13.

We saw some animals, such as deer, rabbits, and squirrels. What does "animals" mean?

a)

Living creatures like people

b)

Creatures like deer, rabbits, and squirrels

c)

Plants and trees

d)

Houses

14.

The dessert was delicious, like cake, pie, and ice cream. What does "dessert" mean?

a)

Sweet food

b)

Vegetables

c)

Breakfast

d)

Bread

15.

At the zoo, we saw reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and turtles. What does "reptiles" mean?

a)

Animals with feathers

b)

Animals with scales

c)

Animals with fur

d)

Big animals

16.

A thermometer measures temperature, or how hot or cold something is. What does "temperature" mean?

a)

How big something is

b)

How hot or cold something is

c)

How fast something moves

d)

How loud something is

17.

The kitten purred, meaning it made a soft sound to show it was happy. What does "purred" mean?

a)

Barked loudly

b)

Made a soft, happy sound

c)

Ran away

d)

Jumped high

18.

A globe is a round model of Earth that shows where countries and oceans are located. What does "globe" mean?

a)

A round map of Earth

b)

A picture of a building

c)

A toy

d)

A type of animal

19.

A firefighter extinguishes fires, meaning they put them out. What does "extinguishes" mean?

a)

Starts fires

b)

Puts out fires

c)

Builds houses

d)

Watches fires

20.

A library is a place where you can borrow books. What does "library" mean?

a)

A store

b)

A place to read and borrow books

c)

A place to eat lunch

d)

A playground

21.

The snow was fluffy and soft like a pillow. What does "fluffy" mean?

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Heavy

d)

Cold

22.

The children were excited and full of energy as they played on the swings. What does "excited" mean?

4 lines
23.

The clown made everyone laugh with his silly jokes. What does "silly" mean?

a)

Funny

b)

Serious

c)

Quiet

d)

Angry

24.

The road was so bumpy that the car jumped up and down as we drove. What does "bumpy" mean?

a)

Smooth

b)

Rough and uneven

c)

Flat

d)

Straight

25.

The chef chopped the carrots into tiny pieces before cooking them. What does "chopped" mean?

a)

Cut

b)

Ate

c)

Grew

d)

Threw

26.

The soup was hot, but the ice cream was cold. What does "cold" mean?

a)

Warm

b)

Frozen or chilly

c)

Hard

d)

Smooth

27.

The bright sun was warm, but the shade under the tree was cool. What does "cool" mean?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Not too hot

d)

Bright

28.

My shoes were wet from the puddles, but my jacket was dry. What does "dry" mean?

a)

Clean

b)

Not wet

c)

Heavy

d)

Warm

29.

The kitten was playful, but the older cat was lazy and liked to sleep. What does "playful" mean?

a)

Full of energy and fun

b)

Quiet and tired

c)

Hungry

d)

Scared

30.

The park was noisy, but my room was quiet. What does "quiet" mean?

a)

Loud

b)

Calm and silent

c)

Busy

d)

Empty

31.

The sun was shining brightly, making the day feel warm. What does "brightly" mean?

a)

Quietly

b)

Slowly

c)

With a lot of light

d)

Dimly

32.

The mountain was tall and majestic, towering over the valley. What does "majestic" mean?

a)

Small

b)

Ordinary

c)

Impressive and grand

d)

Flat

33.

The river flowed swiftly, carrying leaves and twigs along. What does "swiftly" mean?

a)

Quietly

b)

Quickly

c)

Gently

d)

Slowly

34.

The garden was full of colorful flowers and green plants. What does "colorful" mean?

a)

Full of colors

b)

Quiet

c)

Dark

d)

Empty

35.

The book was interesting, and I couldn't stop reading it. What does "interesting" mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Fascinating

c)

Heavy

d)

Old

36.

The cake was delicious, and everyone wanted a second piece. What does "delicious" mean?

a)

Cold

b)

Tasteless

c)

Yummy

d)

Hard

37.

The night sky was clear, and we could see many stars. What does "clear" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Bright

c)

Cloudy

d)

Without clouds

38.

The music was loud, and everyone could hear it. What does "loud" mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Soft

c)

Noisy

d)

Silent

39.

The kitten was curious, exploring every corner of the room. What does "curious" mean?

a)

Afraid

b)

Uninterested

c)

Sleepy

d)

Eager to learn or know

40.

The night sky was clear, and the stars were twinkling. What does "twinkling" mean?

a)

Shining brightly

b)

Falling down

c)

Moving quickly

d)

Making noise

41.

The forest was dense, filled with tall trees and thick bushes. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Empty

c)

Quiet

d)

Full of trees and plants

42.

The kitten was curious, exploring every corner of the room. What does "curious" mean?

a)

Scared

b)

Interested and eager to learn

c)

Hungry

d)

Sleepy

43.

The sun was shining brightly, making the day warm. What does "brightly" mean?

a)

Dimly

b)

With a lot of light

c)

Slowly

d)

Quietly

44.

The cake was sweet, but the lemon was sour. What does "sour" mean?

a)

Sweet

b)

Tart or acidic

c)

Salty

d)

Bitter

45.

The book was interesting, and I couldn't put it down. What does "interesting" mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Heavy

c)

Old

d)

Fascinating

46.

The ocean was vast, stretching as far as the eye could see. What does "vast" mean?

a)

Small

b)

Huge and wide

c)

Deep

d)

Shallow

47.

The old clock ticked slowly, marking each second. What does "ticked" mean?

a)

Fell down

b)

Made a regular sound

c)

Stopped

d)

Moved quickly

48.

The mountain was steep, making it hard to climb. What does "steep" mean?

a)

Flat

b)

Sloping sharply

c)

Easy

d)

Short

49.

The sun was shining brightly, making the day warm and pleasant. What does "brightly" mean?

a)

Dimly

b)

With a lot of light

c)

Quietly

d)

Slowly

50.

The cake was moist and delicious, perfect for the party. What does "moist" mean?

a)

Old

b)

Hard

c)

Wet and soft

d)

Dry

51.

The wind was gentle, barely moving the leaves on the trees. What does "gentle" mean?

a)

Strong

b)

Soft and mild

c)

Cold

d)

Hot

52.

The room was spacious, allowing plenty of room to move around. What does "spacious" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Large and open

c)

Small

d)

Crowded

53.

The wind was gentle, making the leaves rustle softly. What does "gentle" mean?

a)

Strong

b)

Soft and mild

c)

Cold

d)

Hot

54.

The music was loud, filling the entire room. What does "loud" mean?

a)

Slow

b)

High in volume

c)

Soft

d)

Quiet

55.

The puppy was energetic, running around the yard. What does "energetic" mean?

a)

Sleepy

b)

Hungry

c)

Tired

d)

Full of energy

56.

The mountain was steep, making the climb difficult. What does "steep" mean?

a)

Sharp and inclined

b)

Easy

c)

Gentle

d)

Flat

57.

The kitten was playful, chasing its tail around the room. What does "playful" mean?

a)

Full of energy and fun

b)

Serious

c)

Sleepy

d)

Hungry

58.

The forest was dense, filled with many trees and plants. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Thin

b)

Full and thick

c)

Empty

d)

Clear

59.

The cake was sweet, but the lemon was sour. What does "sour" mean?

a)

Bitter

b)

Sweet

c)

Tart or acidic

d)

Salty

60.

The cat was sleepy, lying in the sun all afternoon. What does "sleepy" mean?

a)

Hungry

b)

Tired

c)

Playful

d)

Energetic

61.

The mountain was tall, reaching high into the sky. What does "tall" mean?

a)

Short

b)

Flat

c)

High

d)

Wide

62.

The puppy was energetic, running around the yard. What does "energetic" mean?

a)

Lazy

b)

Full of energy

c)

Sleepy

d)

Hungry

63.

The water in the pool was refreshing on a hot day. What does "refreshing" mean?

a)

Dirty

b)

Warm

c)

Cooling and pleasant

d)

Salty

64.

The sun set, and the sky turned a beautiful shade of orange. What does "shade" mean?

a)

A type of animal

b)

A type of tree

c)

A type of fruit

d)

A color or hue

65.

The music was so loud that it echoed through the hall. What does "echoed" mean?

a)

Was silent

b)

Repeated sound

c)

Stopped suddenly

d)

Was soft

66.

The ice cream melted quickly in the hot sun. What does "melted" mean?

a)

Stayed solid

b)

Disappeared

c)

Turned to liquid

d)

Froze

67.

The river was calm, but the waterfall was loud. What does "calm" mean?

a)

Fast

b)

Quiet and peaceful

c)

Noisy

d)

Rough

68.

The mountain was majestic, towering over the valley. What does "majestic" mean?

a)

Ordinary

b)

Small

c)

Impressive and grand

d)

Flat

69.

The kitten was playful, chasing its tail around the room. What does "playful" mean?

a)

Lazy

b)

Full of energy and fun

c)

Serious

d)

Quiet

70.

The wind was gentle, barely moving the leaves on the trees. What does "gentle" mean?

a)

Strong

b)

Hot

c)

Soft and mild

d)

Cold

71.

The soup was hot, and steam was rising from the bowl. What does "hot" mean?

a)

Warm

b)

Frozen

c)

Very warm

d)

Cold

72.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

73.

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

a)

explore

b)

judge

c)

allow

74.
Many seahorses live in tropical areas where the water is always warm.
a)
a place that is very hot
b)
a place that gets cold during parts of the year
c)
a place off the coast of Alaska
d)
a place in Missouri
75.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
76.
Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....
a)
Not important 
b)
Very important 
c)
Acceptable 
77.
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a)
a. homonym
b)
b. a synonym
c)
c. an antonym
d)
d. an explanation
78.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________.
   Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
a)
a. delete
b)
b. find
c)
c. color
d)
d. add
79.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
80.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left. 
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
81.

Choose all the antonyms of the underlined word.

My coffee is too hot to drink!

a)

steaming

b)

cold

c)

freezing

d)

drink

82.

Choose the synonym for the underlined word.

I saw a gigantic dog! It was as big as me!

a)

puppy

b)

cat

c)

large

d)

small

83.

What does the prefix "re" mean?

Hint: replay, review, rewind

a)

not

b)

again

c)

wrong

84.

Which of the following words have two meanings?

(Hint: there is more than one right answer choice)

a)

Mean

b)

No

c)

Bark

d)

Kind

85.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
86.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
87.
I was excited for school break to begin. 
a)
Happy / Joyful
b)
Upset
c)
Tired
d)
Sleepy
88.
Today, I woke up very exhausted in the morning. 
a)
Happy
b)
Hungry
c)
Tired
d)
Bored
89.
I fell and injured my leg outside. 
a)
Ran
b)
Hurt
c)
Jumped
d)
Fixed
90.
I had to put my _____ on because it was cold outside. 
a)
Coat
b)
Shoes
c)
Headphones
d)
Watch
91.
enjoy playing board games with my friends. 
a)
Do not like
b)
To like something
c)
To do something
d)
To repeat something
92.
The _______ flew away when I ran towards it.
a)
Cat
b)
Dog
c)
Iguana
d)
Bird
93.
I ate some ___________ because it was hot outside. 
a)
Ice Cream
b)
Food
c)
Soup
d)
Spaghetti
94.

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

food

b)

party

c)

drinks

95.

The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

objects made by humans

b)

bodies of water

c)

natural objects

96.

Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

kind

b)

rude

c)

having good manners

97.

Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.

a)

dull

b)

frightening

c)

funny

98.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
99.
The cheetah was quick. What is quick
a)
slow
b)
angry
c)
fast
d)
busy
100.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
101.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
102.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
103.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
104.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
105.
The cheetah was quick. What is quick
a)
slow
b)
angry
c)
fast
d)
busy
106.
The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?
a)
not
b)
very
c)
cool
d)
nice
107.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim
108.
Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
a)
fragile
b)
sturdy
c)
pretty
d)
prickly
109.
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.
a)
flying
b)
feeding
c)
sitting
d)
eating
110.
Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art.
a)
bored
b)
angered
c)
punished
d)
deeply interested
111.
The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
a)
smelly
b)
dirty
c)
old
d)
wet
112.
Sam cleaned the floor so well that he didn't leave a single particle of dust on the floor.
a)
paper
b)
piece
c)
trash
d)
plate
113.

Wolves like to stay in their pack. They do not like to leave the group.


What does pack mean in this sentence?

a)

a bag

b)

a box

c)

a group

d)

a wolf

114.

We bought our groceries at the store that gets food from local farms. The farms are near our town.


What does local mean in this sentence?

a)

near our town

b)

country

c)

old

d)

hot

115.

In the winter, a tree's branches are bare.


What does bare mean?

a)

a big animal

b)

empty

c)

full of leaves

d)

with lots of fruit

116.

The wet and hungry animal was helpless.


What does helpless mean?

a)

strong

b)

cute

c)

could not help itself

d)

amazing

117.

The squirrel dashed into the street. My mom tried not to hit it with the car!


What does dashed mean?

a)

crawled

b)

danced

c)

ran quickly

d)

walked slowly

118.

The man who owns the bank is wealthy. He has a lot of money.


Wealthy means...

a)

smart

b)

funny

c)

rich

d)

sad

119.

Today in class, we learned the numeral 8.


What does numeral mean?

a)

number

b)

letter

c)

adding

d)

subrracting

120.

We did not do well on our homework, so our teacher made us redo it.


Redo means...

a)

forget it

b)

throw it away

c)

color it

d)

do it again

121.

Please give me a moment to figure out how to do the math problem!

a)

a little bit of time

b)

joke

c)

an idea

122.

How do you feel about using context clues?

a)

It's easy!

b)

It's sometimes easy, sometimes hard.

c)

I need help!

123.

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

a)

vacation

b)

principal

c)

teacher

d)

job

124.

My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters.

a)

calm

b)

nice

c)

extreme

d)

fast

125.

When my cousin got chicken pox, he felt miserable and had to stay away from his friends.

a)

terrible

b)

wonderful

c)

excited

d)

nervous

126.

The big roller coaster frightened the boy. His legs started shaking as he stepped on the ride.

a)

calmed

b)

scared

c)

very cold

d)

huge

127.

The gap in the fence provided enough space for the dog to slip out and escape.

a)

covering

b)

treat

c)

hole

d)

broken

128.

Jim and Brad are sitting on the bank of the river.

Which meaning makes the most sense for this word?

a)

A place to keep money

b)

The side or edge

c)

A car

129.

Queen Ann is a kind and fair ruler.

Which meaning makes the most sense for this word?

a)

Someone who makes the rules

b)

An animal

c)

A stick used to measure

130.

My family will fly to Florida on Friday.

Which meaning makes the most sense for this word?

a)

To run fast

b)

An insect with wings

c)

To ride on an airplane

131.

My dad bore a hole in the wood.

Which meaning makes the most sense for this word?

a)

To drill or dig

b)

Not interesting

c)

To eat

132.

The sailors were happy to see land ahead.

Which meaning makes the most sense for this word?

a)

To come down to earth

b)

Solid, dry ground

c)

To finish something

133.

What does the word brief mean?

Are you going for a brief time or for a long time?

a)

short

b)

long

c)

fat

d)

tall

134.

What does the word poured mean?

The rain poured down on the house, and it began to flood.

a)

ran

b)

fell

c)

splash

d)

kick

135.

What does the word rush mean?

Kendell woke up late. He had to rush to catch his bus on time.

a)

drive

b)

sleep

c)

jump

d)

hurry

136.

What does the word help mean?

Jaimee likes to help her dad clean the house.

a)

to work hard

b)

to make something

c)

to have good behavior

d)

to do things for others

137.

What does the word soil mean?

The farmer planted his seeds in the soil so they could grow.

a)

dirt

b)

barn

c)

wet clothes

d)

plant

138.

What does the word quantity mean?

The school had a large quantity of supplies at the beginning of the school year.

a)

amount

b)

value

c)

money

d)

children

139.

What does the word bashful mean?

Corvey was too bashful to talk in front of the class.

a)

funny

b)

tall

c)

shy

d)

sad

140.

What does the word idle mean?

Kimaya is sweeping the floor, but Lazane is idle.

a)

not working

b)

not singing

c)

working

d)

playing

141.

What does the word conserve mean?

We need to conserve water. We shouldn’t waste it.

a)

save

b)

try

c)

waste

d)

play

142.

What does the word farewell mean?

We said farewell to our cousins as they left to go home.

a)

to say hello

b)

to say good-bye

c)

to say thank you

d)

to say I'm sorry

143.

What does the word tread mean?

Do not tread on the floor. Mom just washed it.

a)

fall

b)

walk

c)

crawl

d)

sleep

144.

What does the word clever mean?

My cat is very clever. He can turn on the water and get a drink.

a)

smart

b)

shy

c)

sad

d)

sleepy

145.

What does the word sowed mean?

The farmer sowed the field with corn.

a)

planted

b)

watered

c)

cut the grass

d)

repaired his clothing with a needle and thread

146.

What does the word miserable mean?

Eating that much candy made her feel miserable.

a)

mad

b)

happy

c)

ill/bad

d)

tricky

147.

What does the word weary mean?

Jamarion worked all day long at school. He must be weary.

a)

scared

b)

confused

c)

silly

d)

tired