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English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview

2nd Grade Vocabulary Words

Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.

This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.

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300 words
Words 201–210 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
201tablenounGrade 2 reading worda piece of furniture with a flat topWe placed the map on the table.
202blewverbGrade 2 reading wordmoved air or was moved by airA strong wind blew leaves across the road.
203facenounGrade 2 reading wordthe front part of the headA smile spread across her face.
204helpfuladjectivemultisyllable wordwilling or able to give useful helpThe helpful guide showed us the correct path.
205purpleadjectiveGrade 2 reading wordhaving a color made from red and blueA purple flower grew beside the gate.
206knewverbGrade 2 reading wordunderstood or had learned somethingOmar knew the answer to the riddle.
207niceadjectiveGrade 2 reading wordkind, pleasant, or enjoyableIt was nice of Jo to share the markers.
208thankfuladjectivemultisyllable wordfeeling pleased and gratefulWe were thankful for the warm shelter.
209bottlenounGrade 2 reading worda container with a narrow openingMy water bottle fits inside the backpack.
210drewverbGrade 2 reading wordmade a picture with a pencil, pen, or similar toolLina drew a map of the playground.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Page 21 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 21.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. A smile spread across her ___.

Answer: face

2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.

Answer: helpful

3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.

Answer: purple

4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.

Answer: knew

5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.

Answer: nice

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These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.

English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview

2nd Grade Vocabulary Words

Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.

This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.

Open the basic text version — works without JavaScript and is suitable for printing.

Your private study tools

Track your learning with My Vocabulary

Use the three small controls beside any word. Your choices stay attached to your account and appear in your My Vocabulary record.

  • Star a difficult word to practise it again.
  • Check a word when you have learned it.
  • Add a note with a memory clue, synonym, or reminder.

These controls work during your free visits and save privately on this browser. Sign in to move them into your account’s My Vocabulary record.

Printable study sheet

Create a PDF worksheet

Choose any start-to-end page range and meaning language, then include or omit each practice section.

Include practice sections
300 words
Words 201–210 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
201tablenounGrade 2 reading worda piece of furniture with a flat topWe placed the map on the table.
202blewverbGrade 2 reading wordmoved air or was moved by airA strong wind blew leaves across the road.
203facenounGrade 2 reading wordthe front part of the headA smile spread across her face.
204helpfuladjectivemultisyllable wordwilling or able to give useful helpThe helpful guide showed us the correct path.
205purpleadjectiveGrade 2 reading wordhaving a color made from red and blueA purple flower grew beside the gate.
206knewverbGrade 2 reading wordunderstood or had learned somethingOmar knew the answer to the riddle.
207niceadjectiveGrade 2 reading wordkind, pleasant, or enjoyableIt was nice of Jo to share the markers.
208thankfuladjectivemultisyllable wordfeeling pleased and gratefulWe were thankful for the warm shelter.
209bottlenounGrade 2 reading worda container with a narrow openingMy water bottle fits inside the backpack.
210drewverbGrade 2 reading wordmade a picture with a pencil, pen, or similar toolLina drew a map of the playground.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Page 21 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 21.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. A smile spread across her ___.

Answer: face

2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.

Answer: helpful

3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.

Answer: purple

4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.

Answer: knew

5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.

Answer: nice

Sources and curriculum references

These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.