Context Clues in Sentences

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet

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

1. 1.

   "ravenous": "The hikers were ravenous after the long climb, so they ate everything in their bags."

   • wet from rain
   • droop and lose strength
   • very sleepy
   • extremely hungry
2. 2.

   "identical": "The twins looked identical, so even their teacher mixed them up."

   • very loud
   • very tall
   • exactly alike
   • very different
3. 3.

   "hilarious": "Grandpa's stories are hilarious. Everyone laughs until their sides hurt."

   • very scary
   • very funny
   • very long
   • very old
4. 4.

   "murky": "The pond water was murky. We could not see the rocks on the bottom."

   • cloudy and hard to see through
   • warm and shallow
   • unpredictable, changing suddenly
   • clean and clear
5. 5.

   "sturdy": "The scouts built a sturdy shelter that did not fall down in the strong wind."

   • strength to keep going
   • quick and easy
   • bright and colorful
   • strong and well made
6. 6.

   "hesitated": "Ella hesitated at the door, unsure if she should knock or walk away."

   • hurried inside
   • paused because she was not sure
   • unpredictable, changing suddenly
   • knocked loudly