Context Clues in Sentences

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Read the sentence. Circle the meaning of the word before it.

1. 1.

   "intricate": "The plan seemed simple, but it was intricate, with dozens of small steps."

   • easy to remember
   • quick to finish
   • paused because she was not sure
   • complicated, with many parts
2. 2.

   "isolated": "The new student felt isolated at lunch because she sat alone and no one talked to her."

   • believable, likely to be true
   • alone and apart from others
   • very hungry
   • proud of herself
3. 3.

   "appalling": "Mom said the mess in my room was appalling, so I spent the afternoon cleaning."

   • a little funny
   • gave a sudden fright
   • surprisingly small
   • so bad it is shocking
4. 4.

   "plausible": "The scientist's idea was plausible, and the class agreed it could be true."

   • not wanting to do something
   • certain to be wrong
   • believable, likely to be true
   • hard to say out loud
5. 5.

   "precious": "The jewel was precious, so the museum kept it in a locked glass case."

   • very common
   • very valuable
   • full of fun and play
   • very light
6. 6.

   "concise": "The captain gave a concise speech of just two sentences, and everyone went home."

   • long and boring
   • funny and silly
   • loud and angry
   • short and clear