Practice using context clues in sentences to find the meanings of new words.
Read each sentence carefully. Use the words around the underlined word to figure out what it means. Write your answer in a complete sentence when asked.
Use words in a sentence to figure out meaning
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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The kitten was tiny, so it fit inside a small shoe box. What does tiny mean?
- 2
Mia was joyful when she saw the balloons, cake, and presents at her party. What does joyful mean?
- 3
The soup was too hot to eat, so Dad waited for it to cool. What does hot mean in this sentence?
- 4
Ben whispered because the baby was sleeping. What does whispered mean?
- 5
The brave firefighter ran into the building to help the family. What does brave mean?
- 6
The desert was dry, with no rain for many months. What does dry mean?
- 7
Lena was exhausted after running three laps, so she sat down to rest. What does exhausted mean?
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The glass was fragile, so Mom carried it carefully. What does fragile mean?
- 9
The room was silent after the music stopped. What does silent mean?
- 10
The dog was eager to go for a walk and wagged its tail by the door. What does eager mean?
- 11
The puzzle was difficult, and it took Sam a long time to finish it. What does difficult mean?
- 12
The turtle moved at a sluggish pace, taking a long time to cross the path. What does sluggish mean?
- 13
Ava shared her crayons with Leo because she was generous. What does generous mean?
- 14
The class was curious about the mystery box and asked many questions. What does curious mean?
- 15
The old toy was broken, but Max repaired it with tape and glue. What does repaired mean?