Context Clues in Sentences

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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

1. 1.

   "steep": "The path was steep, so we walked up slowly and got tired."

   • wet and slippery
   • going up at a sharp slant
   • a likeness, looking alike
2. 2.

   "exhausted": "Dad was exhausted after working all day, so he fell asleep fast."

   • very tired
   • very angry
   • very happy
3. 3.

   "timid": "The puppy was timid and hid behind the chair when guests came."

   • droop and lose strength
   • shy and easily scared
   • hungry and tired
4. 4.

   "enormous": "The elephant was enormous. It was bigger than our car."

   • very loud
   • very big
   • very slow
5. 5.

   "thrilled": "Ben was thrilled to get a new bike. He jumped up and cheered."

   • very excited and happy
   • careful not to waste
   • quite sleepy
6. 6.

   "scalding": "The soup was scalding. Jo blew on it so it would not burn her tongue."

   • very hot
   • very cold
   • very thick