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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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | curieux | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | science | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | astronomie | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | atlas | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. terre 2. sol | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | océan | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. île 2. ile | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | falaise | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | planète | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. lunette 2. télescope | We saw the moon through a telescope. |
A Curious Look at Earth
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Ravi is curious about the night sky. In science, he studies astronomy and finds Earth in a star atlas. He learns that our planet travels around the sun.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | univers | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | instrument | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | inventer | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. conception 2. plan 3. design | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mesure 2. mesurer | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | gravité | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | solde | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. accoupler 2. connecter | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | insecte | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | lézard | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. veau 2. velle | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | troupeau | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | griffe | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | grignoter | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. abri 2. refuge | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rassembler 2. recueillir 3. collectionner | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. s'apercevoir 2. remarquer | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | découvrir | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | expliquer | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. exposer 2. présenter | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ smooth stones beside the river.
Answer: collect
2. Did you ___ the tiny paw print?
Answer: notice
3. During each trip, the hikers ___ something new.
Answer: discover
4. Can you ___ how the model works?
Answer: explain
5. Our group will ___ the project on Friday.
Answer: present
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | accident | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | accident | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. être d'accord 2. consentir 3. accorder | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | arriver | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | attention | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. prix 2. médaille 3. trophée | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. attentif 2. en alerte 3. en éveil | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | banderole | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nu 2. nue | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | base | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | plage | We built a sandcastle on the beach. |
A Bare Foot at the Beach
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Nora and Ben agree to wear sandals at the beach. Ben takes one off and steps with a bare foot near the base of a rock. By accident, he touches a sharp shell, so he puts the sandal back on.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What do Nora and Ben agree to wear?
They agree to wear sandals.
2. Where does Ben step?
He steps near the base of a rock.
3. What happens by accident?
Ben touches a sharp shell.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. His ___ feet left prints in the sand.
Answer: bare
2. The lamp has a wide, heavy ___.
Answer: base
3. We built a sandcastle on the ___.
Answer: beach
4. The spilled paint was an ___.
Answer: accident
5. We ___ that the blue poster is clearest.
Answer: agree
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | besides | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. de plus 2. en plus 3. en outre | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | planche | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | rebond | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cerveau 2. cervelle 3. encéphale | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | courageux | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. brillant 2. clair 3. luisant | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | cage | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | calme | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | carrière | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. centre 2. milieu | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. applaudir 2. acclamer | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. mâcher 2. mordiller 3. mastiquer | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. clarifier 2. éclaircir 3. clair | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | club | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trognon 2. noyau 3. cœur | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. coin 2. angle | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. couple 2. paire 3. époux | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | monceau | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. humide 2. moite 3. mouillé | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dangereux 2. périlleux 3. périculeux | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sprint 2. bondir 3. se précipiter | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. se lever 2. aube 3. aurore | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | profond | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | démolir | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rejeter 2. écarter | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. plongeon 2. se plonger 3. plonger | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dôme 2. coupole | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | douter | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | douzaine | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ennemi 2. ennemie | The story's hero tried to understand his enemy. |
Cleaning the Pond
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A plastic dome floats in the pond. Maya does not doubt that it could hurt a duck that tries to dive. She removes it, but she will not demolish it or discard it; she cleans it for an art project.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. crépuscule 2. soir 3. soirée | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | exactement | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. en excès 2. en trop | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. usine 2. fabrique 3. manufacture | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. beau 2. belle 3. joli | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. fameux 2. célèbre 3. connu | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. festin 2. banquet | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. champ 2. terrain | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | enfin | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | battre | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | flotter | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | inondation | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | plier | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. effrayer 2. terrifier 3. redouter | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. carburant 2. combustible | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. interruption 2. solution de continuité | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. regard 2. fixer | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. avide 2. cupide 3. avaricieux | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. mal 2. tort 3. dommage | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. pensée 2. idée | Tariq shared an idea for saving water. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The helmet protects your head from ___.
Answer: harm
2. Tariq shared an ___ for saving water.
Answer: idea
3. A dry leaf can ___ on water.
Answer: float
4. The ___ closed the road near the river.
Answer: flood
5. ___ the paper in half carefully.
Answer: fold
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | leader | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chef 2. leader 3. dirigeant | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sauter 2. bondir | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | local | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. seul 2. désert 3. abandonné | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | luxe | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | marcher | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | mentionner | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | moteur | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nerveux | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. pâle 2. hâve | The pale yellow moon rose slowly. |
The Lonely Calf
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A local farmer sees a lonely calf beside the fence. The herd’s leader gives a small leap and returns to it. The warm barn is not a luxury; it is a safe place for all the animals.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. parade 2. défilé | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | après | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cime 2. sommet 3. pic | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | preuve | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. refléter 2. réfléchir | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rumeur 2. bruit | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sûr | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. savant 2. érudit 3. intellectuel | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | phoque | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | chercher | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | régler | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. frisson 2. frissonner | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. timide 2. timoré | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. compétence 2. habileté 3. capacité | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. insignifiant 2. léger | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. doux 2. facile 3. lisse | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. terre 2. sol | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. régulier 2. lisse | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | grève | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. couler 2. s'écouler 3. ruisseau | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. soutien 2. appui 3. soutenir | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | équipe | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | minuscule | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | tour | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | voyager | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trembler 2. vibrer | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | village | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. avertir 2. alerter | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. faible 2. débile | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. riche 2. nanti | The wealthy merchant donated books to the school. |
A Warning for the Village
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Strong winds approach the village. The mayor will warn every family, including the wealthy family on the hill. Neighbors support people with weak roofs by helping them move to the town hall.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chuchotement 2. chuchoter 3. susurrer | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sage | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. se demander 2. conjecturer | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. s'inquiéter 2. inquiéter | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. yard 2. verge | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | zigzag | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. additionner 2. ajouter 3. sommer | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. se remplir 2. remplir 3. emplir | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | poupée | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. se cacher 2. cacher 3. dissimuler | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | boire | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. laver 2. se laver 3. faire sa toilette | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | douze | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | occupé | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. en retard 2. tard 3. tardif | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | queue | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rester 2. demeurer | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | mordre | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. abeille 2. mouche à miel | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | grand | A large package waited by the door. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ some water after exercise.
Answer: drink
2. ___ your hands before lunch.
Answer: wash
3. There are ___ months in a year.
Answer: twelve
4. The ___ baker prepared fifty rolls.
Answer: busy
5. The ___ bus arrived after nine.
Answer: late
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | always | adverbGrade 2 reading word | toujours | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. fermer 2. boucher 3. clore | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. essayer 2. tenter 3. tâcher | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mot à dire 2. dire | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | œil | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | hier | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. semer 2. ensemencer 3. graine | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | tarte | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. manteau 2. paletot 3. pardessus | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cheveux 2. poils 3. cheveu | Her wet hair curled around her face. |
The Day We Tried
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Yesterday, Asha tried to build a paper bird. “Keep one eye on the folds,” her teacher says. Asha looks close at the model and finishes both wings.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | lier | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chèvre 2. bouc 3. bique | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. train 2. rame | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | enseigner | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. lier 2. ex aequo | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | crapaud | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | escalier | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. moyenne 2. signifier 3. vouloir dire | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | gorge | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. an 2. année | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | genou | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. calme 2. silencieux 3. tranquille | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. orteil 2. doigt de pied | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | propre | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hibou 2. chouette | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. démonstration 2. montrer | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. vache 2. femelle | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | lapereau | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | nuage | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cuisinier 2. cuisinière 3. cuistot | We cook the soup over low heat. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ grazed beside the red barn.
Answer: cow
2. The ___ hopped into the garden.
Answer: bunny
3. One dark ___ covered the sun.
Answer: cloud
4. We ___ the soup over low heat.
Answer: cook
5. I bent my ___ to examine the footprint.
Answer: knee
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | pretty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | joli | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. le vôtre 2. la vôtre 3. les vôtres | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | chanter | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | corps | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lumière 2. clarté | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. heureux 2. heureuse 3. content | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | baleine | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. apporter 2. amener | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | porter | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bien 2. fermement 3. serré | The lid was too tight to open. |
The Pretty Song
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“Is this blue scarf yours?” asks Leo. Mia wraps it tight around the body of her toy bear. The bear looks pretty, so Mia makes it sing a funny song.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What item might be yours?
The blue scarf might be yours.
2. Where does Mia wrap it?
She wraps it around the toy bear's body.
3. What does Mia make the bear do?
Mia makes the bear sing.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The lid was too ___ to open.
Answer: tight
2. The ___ shells shone in the sunlight.
Answer: pretty
3. The green notebook is ___.
Answer: yours
4. We ___ together during morning meeting.
Answer: sing
5. Exercise helps keep your ___ strong.
Answer: body
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | penny | nounGrade 2 reading word | penny | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. large 2. ample | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hauteur 2. haut | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. rendre disponible 2. prêt 3. prête | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. sûr 2. sûre 3. certain | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | généreux | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | haut | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. pleur 2. pleurer | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | glace | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. plein 2. rempli | The basket was full of clean towels. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I found a shiny ___ on the sidewalk.
Answer: penny
2. The ___ river moved slowly.
Answer: wide
3. We measured the ___ of the sunflower.
Answer: height
4. The runners were ___ at the starting line.
Answer: ready
5. I am ___ that I packed my lunch.
Answer: sure
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | table | nounGrade 2 reading word | table | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | souffler | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. visage 2. figure 3. face | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. utile 2. serviable 3. aidant | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. pourpre 2. violet | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. savoir 2. connaître | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. beau 2. joli 3. bon | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | reconnaissant | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | bouteille | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. dessiner 2. tirer | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
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
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | deux fois | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | plein d'espoir | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. beau 2. belle | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. peu 2. peu de 3. petit | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | peu | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ville 2. cité 3. grande-ville | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | terre | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | envoyer | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | soi | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | SOCKS | My wet socks hung beside the heater. |
A Letter from the City
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Aunt Jo sent me a letter from the city. She wrote that only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees. The letter ends with a question about each reader’s sense of self.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | verre | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | épais | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. moitié 2. demi | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. coup 2. frapper | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ouest 2. occident 3. ponant | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. s'arrêter 2. reposer | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chance 2. veine 3. bol | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. étude 2. étudier | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. palper 2. toucher 3. feutre | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. drôle 2. amusant 3. marrant | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | sel | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. questionner 2. interroger 3. question | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. sur 2. à | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sec | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. grange 2. fenil | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | maïs | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. terre 2. boue | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. carte 2. fiche | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | entrepôt | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | personne | Each person chose one library book. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Each ___ chose one library book.
Answer: person
2. The soup needs only a little ___.
Answer: salt
3. Nia raised her hand to ask a ___.
Answer: question
4. ___ reaching the top, we stopped to rest.
Answer: upon
5. Leave the painting flat until it is ___.
Answer: dry
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | third | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. tierce 2. troisième 3. trois | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | oublier | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. nombrer 2. nombre 3. numéro | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | brûler | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. partie 2. organe | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | oublier | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. postérieur 2. plus tard 3. après | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. faire mal 2. blesser | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ferme 2. domaine 3. exploitation agricole | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lecteur 2. lectrice | A careful reader looks for clues in the text. |
The Third Number
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
During the safety drill, Max must remember the third emergency number. He writes it on one part of a card so he will not forget. An adult explains that children should never touch a burn.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. durant 2. pendant | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | dollar | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. fond 2. face inférieure | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. quatrième 2. quatre | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | râteau | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | oreille | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | voir | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. est 2. orient 3. levant | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. dame 2. madame 3. lady | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | dent | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | sourire | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. place 2. siège | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. tôt 2. de bonne heure 3. en avance | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | talon | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. pierre 2. caillou 3. roc | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | feuille | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. lentement 2. doucement | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. libre 2. disponible 3. gratuit | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | page | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | laisser | We leave school at three o'clock. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A red ___ fell from the maple tree.
Answer: leaf
2. The turtle moved ___ across the path.
Answer: slowly
3. The rescued bird was finally ___.
Answer: free
4. Turn to ___ twenty in your workbook.
Answer: page
5. We ___ school at three o'clock.
Answer: leave
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | lately | adverbmultisyllable word | dernièrement | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | endormi | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. sinon 2. autrement | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. petit déjeuner 2. déjeuner | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | ciel | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | croire | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | pile | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. murs 2. remparts 3. mur | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. clou 2. ongle | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. foyer 2. résidence universitaire 3. salle | Our footsteps echoed in the empty hall. |
A Cat in the Hall
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lately, our cat has slept in the hall. She curls up beside the wall under a picture hung on a nail. By bedtime, she is always asleep.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where has the cat slept lately?
The cat has slept in the hall.
2. What hangs on a nail?
A picture hangs on a nail.
3. When is the cat asleep?
The cat is asleep by bedtime.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We hung the calendar on the ___.
Answer: wall
2. Dad tapped the ___ into the wood.
Answer: nail
3. Our footsteps echoed in the empty ___.
Answer: hall
4. The mornings have been colder ___.
Answer: lately
5. The puppy was ___ in its basket.
Answer: asleep
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | dinner | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. déjeuner 2. dîner 3. souper | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. balade en mer 2. balade en voilier 3. naviguer | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | glisser | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | rue | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | ombre | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. dessiner 2. tirer | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | écouter | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | roue | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | étole | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ramper 2. marcher à quatre pattes | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. jusque 2. jusqu'à 3. jusqu'à ce que | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | joue | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | phrase | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. presque 2. quasiment | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | mois | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | contre | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | riz | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | bras | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sale | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. centime 2. cent | The old button cost only one cent. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wait here ___ the bell rings.
Answer: until
2. A raindrop rolled down my ___.
Answer: cheek
3. Begin each ___ with a capital letter.
Answer: sentence
4. The glass was ___ full.
Answer: almost
5. February is the shortest ___.
Answer: month
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
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.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | curieux | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | science | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | astronomie | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | atlas | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. terre 2. sol | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | océan | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. île 2. ile | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | falaise | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | planète | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. lunette 2. télescope | We saw the moon through a telescope. |
A Curious Look at Earth
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Ravi is curious about the night sky. In science, he studies astronomy and finds Earth in a star atlas. He learns that our planet travels around the sun.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | univers | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | instrument | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | inventer | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. conception 2. plan 3. design | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mesure 2. mesurer | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | gravité | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | solde | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. accoupler 2. connecter | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | insecte | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | lézard | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. veau 2. velle | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | troupeau | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | griffe | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | grignoter | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. abri 2. refuge | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rassembler 2. recueillir 3. collectionner | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. s'apercevoir 2. remarquer | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | découvrir | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | expliquer | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. exposer 2. présenter | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ smooth stones beside the river.
Answer: collect
2. Did you ___ the tiny paw print?
Answer: notice
3. During each trip, the hikers ___ something new.
Answer: discover
4. Can you ___ how the model works?
Answer: explain
5. Our group will ___ the project on Friday.
Answer: present
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | accident | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | accident | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. être d'accord 2. consentir 3. accorder | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | arriver | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | attention | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. prix 2. médaille 3. trophée | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. attentif 2. en alerte 3. en éveil | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | banderole | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nu 2. nue | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | base | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | plage | We built a sandcastle on the beach. |
A Bare Foot at the Beach
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Nora and Ben agree to wear sandals at the beach. Ben takes one off and steps with a bare foot near the base of a rock. By accident, he touches a sharp shell, so he puts the sandal back on.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What do Nora and Ben agree to wear?
They agree to wear sandals.
2. Where does Ben step?
He steps near the base of a rock.
3. What happens by accident?
Ben touches a sharp shell.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. His ___ feet left prints in the sand.
Answer: bare
2. The lamp has a wide, heavy ___.
Answer: base
3. We built a sandcastle on the ___.
Answer: beach
4. The spilled paint was an ___.
Answer: accident
5. We ___ that the blue poster is clearest.
Answer: agree
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | besides | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. de plus 2. en plus 3. en outre | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | planche | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | rebond | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cerveau 2. cervelle 3. encéphale | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | courageux | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. brillant 2. clair 3. luisant | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | cage | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | calme | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | carrière | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. centre 2. milieu | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. applaudir 2. acclamer | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. mâcher 2. mordiller 3. mastiquer | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. clarifier 2. éclaircir 3. clair | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | club | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trognon 2. noyau 3. cœur | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. coin 2. angle | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. couple 2. paire 3. époux | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | monceau | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. humide 2. moite 3. mouillé | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dangereux 2. périlleux 3. périculeux | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sprint 2. bondir 3. se précipiter | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. se lever 2. aube 3. aurore | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | profond | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | démolir | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rejeter 2. écarter | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. plongeon 2. se plonger 3. plonger | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dôme 2. coupole | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | douter | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | douzaine | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ennemi 2. ennemie | The story's hero tried to understand his enemy. |
Cleaning the Pond
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A plastic dome floats in the pond. Maya does not doubt that it could hurt a duck that tries to dive. She removes it, but she will not demolish it or discard it; she cleans it for an art project.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. crépuscule 2. soir 3. soirée | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | exactement | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. en excès 2. en trop | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. usine 2. fabrique 3. manufacture | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. beau 2. belle 3. joli | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. fameux 2. célèbre 3. connu | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. festin 2. banquet | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. champ 2. terrain | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | enfin | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | battre | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | flotter | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | inondation | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | plier | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. effrayer 2. terrifier 3. redouter | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. carburant 2. combustible | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. interruption 2. solution de continuité | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. regard 2. fixer | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. avide 2. cupide 3. avaricieux | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. mal 2. tort 3. dommage | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. pensée 2. idée | Tariq shared an idea for saving water. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The helmet protects your head from ___.
Answer: harm
2. Tariq shared an ___ for saving water.
Answer: idea
3. A dry leaf can ___ on water.
Answer: float
4. The ___ closed the road near the river.
Answer: flood
5. ___ the paper in half carefully.
Answer: fold
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | leader | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chef 2. leader 3. dirigeant | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sauter 2. bondir | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | local | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. seul 2. désert 3. abandonné | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | luxe | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | marcher | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | mentionner | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | moteur | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nerveux | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. pâle 2. hâve | The pale yellow moon rose slowly. |
The Lonely Calf
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A local farmer sees a lonely calf beside the fence. The herd’s leader gives a small leap and returns to it. The warm barn is not a luxury; it is a safe place for all the animals.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. parade 2. défilé | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | après | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cime 2. sommet 3. pic | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | preuve | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. refléter 2. réfléchir | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rumeur 2. bruit | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sûr | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. savant 2. érudit 3. intellectuel | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | phoque | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | chercher | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | régler | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. frisson 2. frissonner | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. timide 2. timoré | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. compétence 2. habileté 3. capacité | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. insignifiant 2. léger | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. doux 2. facile 3. lisse | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. terre 2. sol | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. régulier 2. lisse | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | grève | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. couler 2. s'écouler 3. ruisseau | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. soutien 2. appui 3. soutenir | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | équipe | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | minuscule | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | tour | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | voyager | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trembler 2. vibrer | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | village | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. avertir 2. alerter | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. faible 2. débile | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. riche 2. nanti | The wealthy merchant donated books to the school. |
A Warning for the Village
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Strong winds approach the village. The mayor will warn every family, including the wealthy family on the hill. Neighbors support people with weak roofs by helping them move to the town hall.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chuchotement 2. chuchoter 3. susurrer | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sage | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. se demander 2. conjecturer | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. s'inquiéter 2. inquiéter | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. yard 2. verge | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | zigzag | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. additionner 2. ajouter 3. sommer | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. se remplir 2. remplir 3. emplir | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | poupée | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. se cacher 2. cacher 3. dissimuler | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | boire | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. laver 2. se laver 3. faire sa toilette | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | douze | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | occupé | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. en retard 2. tard 3. tardif | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | queue | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rester 2. demeurer | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | mordre | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. abeille 2. mouche à miel | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | grand | A large package waited by the door. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ some water after exercise.
Answer: drink
2. ___ your hands before lunch.
Answer: wash
3. There are ___ months in a year.
Answer: twelve
4. The ___ baker prepared fifty rolls.
Answer: busy
5. The ___ bus arrived after nine.
Answer: late
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | always | adverbGrade 2 reading word | toujours | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. fermer 2. boucher 3. clore | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. essayer 2. tenter 3. tâcher | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mot à dire 2. dire | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | œil | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | hier | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. semer 2. ensemencer 3. graine | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | tarte | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. manteau 2. paletot 3. pardessus | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cheveux 2. poils 3. cheveu | Her wet hair curled around her face. |
The Day We Tried
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Yesterday, Asha tried to build a paper bird. “Keep one eye on the folds,” her teacher says. Asha looks close at the model and finishes both wings.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | lier | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chèvre 2. bouc 3. bique | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. train 2. rame | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | enseigner | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. lier 2. ex aequo | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | crapaud | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | escalier | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. moyenne 2. signifier 3. vouloir dire | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | gorge | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. an 2. année | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | genou | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. calme 2. silencieux 3. tranquille | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. orteil 2. doigt de pied | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | propre | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hibou 2. chouette | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. démonstration 2. montrer | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. vache 2. femelle | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | lapereau | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | nuage | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cuisinier 2. cuisinière 3. cuistot | We cook the soup over low heat. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ grazed beside the red barn.
Answer: cow
2. The ___ hopped into the garden.
Answer: bunny
3. One dark ___ covered the sun.
Answer: cloud
4. We ___ the soup over low heat.
Answer: cook
5. I bent my ___ to examine the footprint.
Answer: knee
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | pretty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | joli | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. le vôtre 2. la vôtre 3. les vôtres | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | chanter | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | corps | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lumière 2. clarté | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. heureux 2. heureuse 3. content | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | baleine | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. apporter 2. amener | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | porter | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bien 2. fermement 3. serré | The lid was too tight to open. |
The Pretty Song
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“Is this blue scarf yours?” asks Leo. Mia wraps it tight around the body of her toy bear. The bear looks pretty, so Mia makes it sing a funny song.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What item might be yours?
The blue scarf might be yours.
2. Where does Mia wrap it?
She wraps it around the toy bear's body.
3. What does Mia make the bear do?
Mia makes the bear sing.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The lid was too ___ to open.
Answer: tight
2. The ___ shells shone in the sunlight.
Answer: pretty
3. The green notebook is ___.
Answer: yours
4. We ___ together during morning meeting.
Answer: sing
5. Exercise helps keep your ___ strong.
Answer: body
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | penny | nounGrade 2 reading word | penny | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. large 2. ample | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hauteur 2. haut | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. rendre disponible 2. prêt 3. prête | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. sûr 2. sûre 3. certain | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | généreux | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | haut | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. pleur 2. pleurer | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | glace | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. plein 2. rempli | The basket was full of clean towels. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I found a shiny ___ on the sidewalk.
Answer: penny
2. The ___ river moved slowly.
Answer: wide
3. We measured the ___ of the sunflower.
Answer: height
4. The runners were ___ at the starting line.
Answer: ready
5. I am ___ that I packed my lunch.
Answer: sure
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | table | nounGrade 2 reading word | table | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | souffler | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. visage 2. figure 3. face | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. utile 2. serviable 3. aidant | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. pourpre 2. violet | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. savoir 2. connaître | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. beau 2. joli 3. bon | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | reconnaissant | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | bouteille | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. dessiner 2. tirer | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
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
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | deux fois | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | plein d'espoir | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. beau 2. belle | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. peu 2. peu de 3. petit | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | peu | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ville 2. cité 3. grande-ville | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | terre | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | envoyer | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | soi | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | SOCKS | My wet socks hung beside the heater. |
A Letter from the City
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Aunt Jo sent me a letter from the city. She wrote that only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees. The letter ends with a question about each reader’s sense of self.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | verre | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | épais | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. moitié 2. demi | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. coup 2. frapper | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ouest 2. occident 3. ponant | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. s'arrêter 2. reposer | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chance 2. veine 3. bol | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. étude 2. étudier | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. palper 2. toucher 3. feutre | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. drôle 2. amusant 3. marrant | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | sel | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. questionner 2. interroger 3. question | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. sur 2. à | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sec | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. grange 2. fenil | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | maïs | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. terre 2. boue | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. carte 2. fiche | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | entrepôt | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | personne | Each person chose one library book. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Each ___ chose one library book.
Answer: person
2. The soup needs only a little ___.
Answer: salt
3. Nia raised her hand to ask a ___.
Answer: question
4. ___ reaching the top, we stopped to rest.
Answer: upon
5. Leave the painting flat until it is ___.
Answer: dry
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | third | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. tierce 2. troisième 3. trois | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | oublier | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. nombrer 2. nombre 3. numéro | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | brûler | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. partie 2. organe | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | oublier | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. postérieur 2. plus tard 3. après | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. faire mal 2. blesser | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ferme 2. domaine 3. exploitation agricole | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lecteur 2. lectrice | A careful reader looks for clues in the text. |
The Third Number
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
During the safety drill, Max must remember the third emergency number. He writes it on one part of a card so he will not forget. An adult explains that children should never touch a burn.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. durant 2. pendant | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | dollar | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. fond 2. face inférieure | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. quatrième 2. quatre | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | râteau | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | oreille | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | voir | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. est 2. orient 3. levant | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. dame 2. madame 3. lady | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | dent | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | sourire | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. place 2. siège | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. tôt 2. de bonne heure 3. en avance | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | talon | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. pierre 2. caillou 3. roc | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | feuille | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. lentement 2. doucement | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. libre 2. disponible 3. gratuit | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | page | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | laisser | We leave school at three o'clock. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A red ___ fell from the maple tree.
Answer: leaf
2. The turtle moved ___ across the path.
Answer: slowly
3. The rescued bird was finally ___.
Answer: free
4. Turn to ___ twenty in your workbook.
Answer: page
5. We ___ school at three o'clock.
Answer: leave
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | lately | adverbmultisyllable word | dernièrement | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | endormi | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. sinon 2. autrement | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. petit déjeuner 2. déjeuner | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | ciel | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | croire | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | pile | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. murs 2. remparts 3. mur | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. clou 2. ongle | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. foyer 2. résidence universitaire 3. salle | Our footsteps echoed in the empty hall. |
A Cat in the Hall
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lately, our cat has slept in the hall. She curls up beside the wall under a picture hung on a nail. By bedtime, she is always asleep.
French translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where has the cat slept lately?
The cat has slept in the hall.
2. What hangs on a nail?
A picture hangs on a nail.
3. When is the cat asleep?
The cat is asleep by bedtime.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We hung the calendar on the ___.
Answer: wall
2. Dad tapped the ___ into the wood.
Answer: nail
3. Our footsteps echoed in the empty ___.
Answer: hall
4. The mornings have been colder ___.
Answer: lately
5. The puppy was ___ in its basket.
Answer: asleep
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | dinner | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. déjeuner 2. dîner 3. souper | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. balade en mer 2. balade en voilier 3. naviguer | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | glisser | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | rue | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | ombre | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. dessiner 2. tirer | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | écouter | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | roue | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | étole | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ramper 2. marcher à quatre pattes | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. jusque 2. jusqu'à 3. jusqu'à ce que | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | joue | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | phrase | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. presque 2. quasiment | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | mois | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | contre | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | riz | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | bras | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sale | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. centime 2. cent | The old button cost only one cent. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wait here ___ the bell rings.
Answer: until
2. A raindrop rolled down my ___.
Answer: cheek
3. Begin each ___ with a capital letter.
Answer: sentence
4. The glass was ___ full.
Answer: almost
5. February is the shortest ___.
Answer: month
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words