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Reading – Vocabulary in Context

Reading · Level 2 · CCSS: L.2.4, RI.2.4 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · Practice Set 7

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 generous neighbor gave half his garden vegetables to the food pantry.

2. The path through the woods was treacherous, full of loose rocks and steep drops.

3. He gave a reluctant nod, clearly not wanting to agree.

4. The kitten's fur was immaculate after its bath, without a single speck of dirt.

2 Clue Detective

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

The chef was meticulous about every ingredient, measuring each one twice before adding it.

What does the bold word mean?

What clue helped you?

The toddler was mischievous, hiding everyone's shoes just to see their surprised faces.

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 careful playful risky unwilling kind

Sentence	Swap Word
The generous donor paid for the whole class trip.
Climbing the icy trail felt treacherous.
She gave a reluctant answer when asked to share.
The scientist was meticulous while recording her data.
The mischievous puppy hid a sock under the couch.

4 Use It in a Sentence

✍️ Write your own sentence using each vocabulary word.

Use the word: generous

Use the word: treacherous

Use the word: immaculate

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 7.

Topic words: farm, barn, goat, gate

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

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