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Reading – Vocabulary in Context

Reading · Level 2 · CCSS: L.2.4, RI.2.4 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · Practice Set 9

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 peculiar noise coming from the attic made everyone curious.

2. He felt invincible after winning three races in a row.

3. The frantic shopper searched every aisle for the last box of candles.

4. The teacher's explanation was concise, using just a few clear sentences.

2 Clue Detective

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

The detective was perplexed by the mysterious footprints that seemed to vanish halfway across the yard.

What does the bold word mean?

What clue helped you?

The audience was captivated by the singer's voice, sitting silently until the last note ended.

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 strange confused amazed rushed clear

Sentence	Swap Word
The peculiar sound outside made the dog bark.
The scientist looked perplexed by the odd results.
The movie's ending left everyone captivated.
The frantic traveler ran to catch the last train.
Her directions were short and concise.

4 Use It in a Sentence

✍️ Write your own sentence using each vocabulary word.

Use the word: peculiar

Use the word: invincible

Use the word: frantic

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 9.

Topic words: market, basket, fruit, price

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

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