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Reading – Vocabulary in Context

Reading · Level 2 · CCSS: L.2.4, RI.2.4 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · Practice Set 10

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 What Does the Word Mean?

📖 Read each sentence. Look at the bold word. Use clues in the sentence to figure out what it means. Circle the best answer.

1. The reckless driver sped through the parking lot without looking.

2. The choir's performance was flawless, without a single wrong note.

3. The reluctant cat hid under the bed instead of going to the vet.

4. The abandoned mine felt ominous, with dark tunnels stretching into the distance.

2 Clue Detective

🕵️ Read each sentence. Write what you think the bold word means AND what clue helped you figure it out.

The firefighter remained composed during the emergency, giving clear instructions without ever raising her voice.

What does the bold word mean?

What clue helped you?

The toddler's tantrum was relentless, lasting nearly twenty minutes without a single pause.

What does the bold word mean?

What clue helped you?

3 Word Swap

🔄 Replace the bold word with a word from the word bank that means the same thing.

Word Bank careless calm endless unwilling perfect

Sentence	Swap Word
The reckless skater ignored every warning sign.
The nurse stayed composed during the busy shift.
The rainstorm felt relentless, lasting all weekend.
The choir's song was truly flawless.
The reluctant student finally raised her hand.

4 Use It in a Sentence

✍️ Write your own sentence using each vocabulary word.

Use the word: reckless

Use the word: flawless

Use the word: ominous

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 10.

Topic words: science lab, model, test, result

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?