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Grade 2 Reading Worksheet

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Read the passage. Circle the meaning of the word.

  1. Read this first

    The Lost Puppy

    A frightened puppy huddled under the porch. Its fur was soaked, and it whimpered softly. Nina spoke in a gentle voice and offered a bowl of food, and the puppy came out.

  2. frightened

    • very wet
    • scared
    • made small, sad sounds
  3. huddled

    • very wet
    • pressed close together
    • scared
  4. whimpered

    • scared
    • pressed close together
    • made small, sad sounds
  5. soaked

    • pressed close together
    • made small, sad sounds
    • very wet
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Context Clues

Answer Key - Grade 2 Reading Worksheet

Read the passage. Circle the meaning of the word.

  1. Read this first

    The Lost Puppy

    A frightened puppy huddled under the porch. Its fur was soaked, and it whimpered softly. Nina spoke in a gentle voice and offered a bowl of food, and the puppy came out.

  2. frightened

    • very wet
    • scared
    • made small, sad sounds
  3. huddled

    • very wet
    • pressed close together
    • scared
  4. whimpered

    • scared
    • pressed close together
    • made small, sad sounds
  5. soaked

    • pressed close together
    • made small, sad sounds
    • very wet