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2nd Grade Choose the Word That Fits worksheets

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Choose the Word That Fits

Grade 2 Spelling Worksheet

NameDate

Select the right word to complete each sentence.

Word bank
  • brave
  • mend
  • nibble
  • peaceful
  • puzzled
  • sprint
  1. The mouse will on a small piece of cheese.

  2. Mom will the torn shirt with a needle and thread.

  3. The girl was not afraid to climb the tall tree.

  4. The lake was calm and at sunrise.

  5. Ben looked because he did not understand the game.

  6. I had to to catch the bus.

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About this worksheet

A word fits a sentence when its meaning matches the clues around it. In 'The ____ kitten looked inside every box,' the clue is that the kitten looked inside every box, so the word is curious. Choosing the right word from a list is a good way to practice new vocabulary, because the child has to use what the word means, not just recognize it. This worksheet gives six sentences with a blank and a word bank of six words at the top.

Each word is used once, so a child can cross off a word after using it and the last ones get easier. Ask your child to read the whole sentence, say it with each possible word, and listen for the one that sounds right and makes sense. If two seem close, look again at the clue words.

What your child will learn

  • Use the clues in a sentence to choose a word
  • Use each word in the word bank once
  • Read the whole sentence aloud to check

Common Core standard: L.2.4

Worked example

The ____ kitten looked inside every box. A kitten that looks inside every box wants to know what is there, so the word is curious.

Common mistake

Choosing a word because it is familiar, without checking that the sentence makes sense with it.

Helpful hint

Read the sentence with each word. Which one makes sense?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with choose the word that fits?

Choosing a word because it is familiar, without checking that the sentence makes sense with it.

How can I help my child with choose the word that fits?

Read the sentence with each word. Which one makes sense?

Are these 2nd grade spelling worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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