Shades of Meaning
Grade 2 - Reading - On Level
Which word best completes the sentence? "Ana was not scared, only ___ about the test."
- worried
- scared
- terrified
Which word best completes the sentence? "Maya was more than angry. She was ___ and stomped away."
- angry
- furious
- annoyed
These words tell how dark a place is. Which one is the STRONGEST?
- dark
- dim
- pitch-black
These words tell how good something is. Which one is the MILDEST?
- fantastic
- great
- good
These words tell how bright a light is. Which order goes from mildest to strongest?
- dazzling → bright → glowing
- glowing → dazzling → bright
- dazzling → glowing → bright
- glowing → bright → dazzling
Which word best completes the sentence? "Coach said not to run yet, only to ___ one easy lap."
- jog
- run
- sprint
Which word best completes the sentence? "Knocking did not wake Dad, so I had to ___ on the door."
- tap
- pound
- knock
These words tell how hard someone cries. Which one is the STRONGEST?
- sob
- cry
- whimper
These words tell how much someone laughs. Which one is the MILDEST?
- roar
- laugh
- giggle
These words tell how nice something looks. Which order goes from mildest to strongest?
- pretty → beautiful → gorgeous
- beautiful → pretty → gorgeous
- gorgeous → beautiful → pretty
- pretty → gorgeous → beautiful