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 | 1. उत्सुक 2. जिज्ञासु | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. शास्त्र 2. विज्ञान 3. साइंस | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. खगोल शास्त्र 2. खगोल | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. मानचित्रावली 2. एटलस 3. अटलस | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. पृथ्वी 2. धरती 3. धरा | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. सागर 2. महासागर 3. समुद्र | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. द्वीप 2. टापू 3. जज़ीरा | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | चट्टान | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ग्रह 2. बुध | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. दूरदर्शी 2. दूरबीन | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. ब्रह्माण्ड 2. ब्रह्मांड 3. यूनिवर्स | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. साधन 2. उपकरण 3. यंत्र | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | आविष्कार करना | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. डिज़ाइन 2. अभिकल्प 3. डिजाइन | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. माप 2. नाप 3. मापन | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. गंभीरता 2. गम्भीरता 3. गुरुत्वाकर्षण | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. संतुलन 2. बैलेंस 3. स्थिरता | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. जुड़ना 2. जुडना 3. जोड़ना | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. कीट 2. कीड़ा 3. मकोड़ा | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | छिपकली | 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 | बछड़ा | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. झुंड 2. गल्ला 3. झुण्ड | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पञ्जा 2. पंजा 3. खाँग | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | कुतरना | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शेल्टर 2. प्रश्रय 3. शरण | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शामिल होने 2. इकट्ठा करना 3. जुटाना | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ध्यान देना | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. खोज निकालना 2. खोज करना | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | समझाना | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पेश करना 2. दिखाना 3. बताना | 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 | 1. दुर्घटना 2. हादसा 3. एक्सीडेंट | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सहमति 2. मनवाना | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आना 2. पहुँचना 3. आगमन | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ध्यान 2. गौर 3. ध्यान | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पुरस्कृत करना 2. पुरस्कार 3. पुरुस्कार | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मालूम 2. जागरूक 3. अवगत | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पताका 2. बैनर 3. ध्वजा | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नंगा | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नींव 2. तली 3. जनाधार | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. समुद्रतट 2. सागरतट 3. तट | 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.
Hindi 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. के सिवाय 2. के अलावा 3. के अतिरिक्त | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. तख़्ता 2. तख्ता 3. पट्ट | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उछलना 2. उछालना | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. भेजा 2. मस्तिष्क 3. दिमाग़ | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बहादुर 2. व्यकित 3. वीर | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चमकीला 2. उज्ज्वल 3. रौशन | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पिंजरा 2. केज | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शांत 2. शान्त 3. धीर | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. करियर 2. कैरियर 3. कॅरियर | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. केंद्र 2. सेंटर 3. सेन्टर | 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 | खुश करना | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चबाना | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्लियर 2. स्पष्ट 3. साफ़ | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्लब 2. लट्ठ 3. गदा | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गूदा 2. कोर 3. केंद्र | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नुक्कड़ 2. कोना 3. कॉर्नर | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. युगल 2. जोड़ा 3. दंपति | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. जनता 2. भीड़ 3. जमावड़ा | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आर्द्र 2. भीगा 3. नम | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. खतरनाक 2. ख़तरनाक | 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 | डैश | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उषा 2. उदय 3. प्रभात | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गहरा 2. डीप 3. गहन | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ध्वस्त | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | खारिज करना | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | डुबकी | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. डोम 2. गुंबद | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | दुविधा | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | दर्जन | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. दुश्मन 2. शत्रु 3. बैरी | 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.
Hindi 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. साँझ 2. संध्या 3. सायंकाल | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. हूबहू 2. यहीं | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अधिकता 2. ज्यादती | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. फैक्ट्री 2. फैक्टरी 3. कारखाना | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. वाजिब 2. मुनासिब 3. न्यायसंगत | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रसिद्ध 2. प्रख्यात 3. विख्यात | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. भोज 2. दावत 3. भंडारा | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्षेत्र 2. खेत 3. फील्ड | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अंततः 2. आखिर 3. आख़िर | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | फ्लैप | 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 | 1. तैरना 2. तिरना | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बाढ़ 2. सैलाब 3. सैल | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. परत 2. मोड़ना | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | डराना | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ईंधन 2. इंधन 3. फ्यूल | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गैप 2. अंतराल 3. अन्तर | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | निहारना | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. लालची 2. लोभी | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चोट 2. घाव 3. अपकार | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. विचार 2. ख्याल 3. ख़याल | 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. नेता 2. लीडर 3. सरदार | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कूदना 2. उछलना | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. स्थानीय 2. क्षेत्रीय 3. लोकल | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अकेला 2. तन्हा 3. तनहा | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. लग्जरी 2. लक्जरी 3. विलासिता | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मार्च 2. पदयात्रा | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उल्लेख 2. ज़िक्र | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मोटर 2. इंजन | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नर्वस | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | फीका | 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.
Hindi 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. परैड 2. जुलूस 3. परेड | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | बीता हुआ कल | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चोटी 2. शिखर 3. श्रृंग | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रमाण 2. सबूत 3. साक्ष्य | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | प्रतिबिंबित करना | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अफ़वाह 2. अफवाह | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सुरक्षित 2. सलामत 3. महफूज | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पंडित 2. विद्वान 3. पण्डित | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सील 2. मुहर 3. मोहर | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. खोजना 2. तलाशना 3. ढूंढ | 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 | 1. बसना 2. बसाना 3. निपटाना | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ठिठुरन 2. कँपकँपी 3. सिहरन | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | शर्मीला | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कुशलता 2. स्किल 3. कौशल | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | थोड़ा | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चिकना 2. चिकनी 3. सुचारु | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मिटटी 2. माटी 3. मृदा | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. दृढ़ 2. तटस्थ 3. अटल | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. तागा 2. धागा | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नदी 2. रूद 3. धारा | 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 | थामना | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. टीम 2. दल 3. टोली | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नन्हा | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. टावर 2. लाट 3. अटारी | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | घूमना | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | काँपना | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. देहात 2. चौपाल 3. नगला | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चेताना | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कमजोर 2. कमज़ोर 3. निर्बल | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. धनी 2. धनवान 3. मालामाल | 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.
Hindi 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 | फुसफुसाना | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बुद्धिमान 2. सयाना 3. समझदार | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आश्चर्य 2. विस्मय | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चिंता | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रांगण 2. आँगन 3. यार्ड | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | जोड़ना | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | भरना | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गुड़िया 2. पुतली 3. गुड्डा | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छिपना 2. लुकना 3. छुपना | 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 | 1. पीना 2. सोखना 3. पिलाना | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | धोना | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. बारह 2. बारा | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. व्यस्त 2. बिजी 3. मशगूल | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. देर से 2. दिवंगत 3. स्वर्गीय | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पूंछ 2. पूँछ 3. दुम | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ठहरना 2. रहना 3. टिकना | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. काटना 2. डसना 3. दंश | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | मधुमक्खी | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. बड़ा 2. विशाल 3. बडा़ | 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 | 1. हमेशा 2. सदा 3. नित्य | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | बंद करना | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. आजमाना 2. आज़माना | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. बोलना 2. कहना | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आँख 2. आंख 3. नेत्र | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. कल 2. कलि 3. परसों | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बीज 2. दाना 3. राई | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | पाई | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कोट 2. शेरवानी | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बाल 2. लोम 3. हेयर | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. छांदना 2. बांधना 3. बाँधना | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बकरी 2. बकरा 3. अजा | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ट्रेन 2. रेलगाड़ी 3. गाड़ी | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सिखाना 2. पढ़ाना | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छांदना 2. बांधना 3. बाँधना | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | भेक | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. सीढ़ी 2. सोपान | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | चाह | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गला 2. कंठ | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. संवत्सर 2. वत्सर 3. काल | 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 | घुटना | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. शांत 2. ख़ामोश 3. चुप | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पाँव का अंगूठा 2. पोर | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. अपना 2. पराया 3. निज | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. उल्लू 2. पेचक 3. उलूक | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. शो 2. तमाशा 3. दिखाना | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गाय 2. गौ 3. गो | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | करगोश | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. मेघ 2. बादल 3. अभ्र | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. रसोइया 2. बावर्ची 3. पकाना | 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 | 1. मनोरम 2. सुन्दर | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. तेरा 2. आपका 3. तुम्हारा | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. गाना 2. गा 3. गुनगुनाना | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शरीर 2. देह 3. बदन | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. उजाला 2. रौशनी 3. प्रकाश | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. सुखी 2. ख़ुश 3. प्रसन्न | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हड्डी 2. अस्थि 3. बोन | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | लाना | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ढोना 2. निभाना | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. टाइट 2. टाईट 3. तंग | 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.
Hindi 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 | पेनी | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. चौड़ा 2. प्रशस्त 3. वाइड | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ऊंचाई 2. लंबाई 3. कद | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. मुस्तैद 2. तैयार 3. तयार | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पक्का 2. निश्चित | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. देना 2. दिलवाना 3. दिलाना | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. हाई 2. उच्च 3. ऊंचा | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. रोना 2. रुलाना | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हिम 2. बर्फ़ 3. आइस | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पूर्ण 2. पूरा 3. परिपूर्ण | 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 | 1. पटल 2. उत्पीठिका 3. मेज़ | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. फूंकना 2. फूंकने 3. बहना | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. चेहरा 2. मुखड़ा 3. मुख | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. मददगार 2. उपयोगी 3. सहायक | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पर्पल 2. बैंगनी 3. जमुनी | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | जानना | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. अच्छा 2. नाइस | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | शुक्रगुजार | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शीशी 2. बोतल 3. शीशा | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. चीतना 2. खींच | 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 | 1. दोगुना 2. दुगना 3. दोहरा | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. आशावादी 2. सकारात्मक | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. मनोरम 2. सुंदर 3. खूबसूरत | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. थोड़ा 2. छोटा 3. लिटिल | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. कम 2. अल्प 3. चंद | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शहर 2. नगर 3. नगरी | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूमि 2. ज़मीन 3. जमीन | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भेजना 2. प्रेषण 3. भेजेंगे | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. खुद 2. ख़ुद 3. स्वयं | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | मोज़ा | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. गिलास 2. कांच 3. ग्लास | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. मोटा 2. घना 3. गाढ़ा | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आधा 2. अर्धशतक 3. उत्तरार्द्ध | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. खट 2. गिराना | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | पश्चिम | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | बाक़ी | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. भाग्य 2. सौभाग्य 3. दुर्भाग्य | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | पढ़ना | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. लगना 2. लगतीं 3. शरमाना | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. फनी 2. मजाकिया | 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 | 1. नमक 2. लवण | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. सवाल 2. प्रश्न 3. प्रशन | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | ऊपर | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. सूखा 2. शुष्क | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | खलिहान | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कॉर्न 2. मक्का 3. मकई | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गंदगी 2. मैल 3. मिट्टी | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कार्ड 2. पत्ता 3. सिम | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कोश 2. दुकान 3. स्टोर | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. इंसान 2. मनुष्य 3. मानव | 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. तिहाई 2. तीहा | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूलना 2. भुलाना | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. वचन 2. नंबर 3. नम्बर | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. जलाना 2. जलना | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हिस्सा 2. भाग 3. अंश | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूलना 2. भुलाना | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | बाद | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. घायल 2. आहत | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. खेत 2. फ़ार्म 3. फार्म | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पाठक 2. पाठिका 3. रीडर | 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.
Hindi 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 | दौरान | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. डॉलर 2. डालर | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. फ़र्श 2. भूतल 3. ज़मीन | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. चौथा 2. चतुर्थ 3. तुरीय | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | जेली | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कान 2. ईयर | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | देखना | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ईस्ट 2. पूरब 3. पुर्व | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. महिला 2. महोदया 3. श्रीमती | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. दांत 2. दाँत 3. दंत | 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 | 1. मुस्कान 2. मुसकुराहट 3. स्मित | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आसन 2. आसनी 3. सीट | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. जल्दी 2. सवेरे 3. सबेरे | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. एड़ी 2. एड़ 3. एडी | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पत्थर 2. हजर 3. संग | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पत्ता 2. पत्ती 3. पाती | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. धीरे 2. आहिस्ता | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. बेकार 2. मुफ्त 3. फोकट | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पृष्ठ 2. पन्ना 3. पत्र | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छोड़ना 2. निकलना 3. छोडना | 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 | हाल ही में | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | सुप्त | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | अन्यत्र | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. नाश्ता 2. कलेवा 3. जलपान | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आकाश 2. अम्बर 3. गगन | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सच्चा 2. सत्य 3. मानना | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ढेर 2. अंबार | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. दीवार 2. बाधा 3. प्राकार | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कील 2. नेल 3. नाखून | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हॉल 2. सभागार 3. मेस | 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.
Hindi 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. दावत 2. भोजन 3. भोज | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | पाल | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. फिसलना 2. खिसकना 3. सरकना | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गली 2. सड़क 3. सडक | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. छाया 2. शेड 3. छांव | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. चीतना 2. खींच | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सुनना 2. सुनाना | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पहिया 2. व्हील 3. चक्का | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | चुराना | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | घिसटना | 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. … तक 2. पर्यंत | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | गाल | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | वाक्य | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. लगभग 2. तक़रीबन 3. प्राय | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. महीना 2. मास 3. माह | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | ख़िलाफ़ | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. चावल 2. धान 3. भात | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बांह 2. बाँह 3. भुजा | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. गंदा 2. मैला 3. मलिन | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | सेंट | 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.
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 | 1. उत्सुक 2. जिज्ञासु | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. शास्त्र 2. विज्ञान 3. साइंस | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. खगोल शास्त्र 2. खगोल | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. मानचित्रावली 2. एटलस 3. अटलस | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. पृथ्वी 2. धरती 3. धरा | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. सागर 2. महासागर 3. समुद्र | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. द्वीप 2. टापू 3. जज़ीरा | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | चट्टान | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ग्रह 2. बुध | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. दूरदर्शी 2. दूरबीन | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. ब्रह्माण्ड 2. ब्रह्मांड 3. यूनिवर्स | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. साधन 2. उपकरण 3. यंत्र | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | आविष्कार करना | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. डिज़ाइन 2. अभिकल्प 3. डिजाइन | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. माप 2. नाप 3. मापन | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. गंभीरता 2. गम्भीरता 3. गुरुत्वाकर्षण | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. संतुलन 2. बैलेंस 3. स्थिरता | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. जुड़ना 2. जुडना 3. जोड़ना | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. कीट 2. कीड़ा 3. मकोड़ा | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | छिपकली | 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 | बछड़ा | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. झुंड 2. गल्ला 3. झुण्ड | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पञ्जा 2. पंजा 3. खाँग | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | कुतरना | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शेल्टर 2. प्रश्रय 3. शरण | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शामिल होने 2. इकट्ठा करना 3. जुटाना | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ध्यान देना | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. खोज निकालना 2. खोज करना | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | समझाना | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पेश करना 2. दिखाना 3. बताना | 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 | 1. दुर्घटना 2. हादसा 3. एक्सीडेंट | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सहमति 2. मनवाना | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आना 2. पहुँचना 3. आगमन | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ध्यान 2. गौर 3. ध्यान | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पुरस्कृत करना 2. पुरस्कार 3. पुरुस्कार | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मालूम 2. जागरूक 3. अवगत | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पताका 2. बैनर 3. ध्वजा | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नंगा | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नींव 2. तली 3. जनाधार | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. समुद्रतट 2. सागरतट 3. तट | 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.
Hindi 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. के सिवाय 2. के अलावा 3. के अतिरिक्त | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. तख़्ता 2. तख्ता 3. पट्ट | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उछलना 2. उछालना | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. भेजा 2. मस्तिष्क 3. दिमाग़ | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बहादुर 2. व्यकित 3. वीर | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चमकीला 2. उज्ज्वल 3. रौशन | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पिंजरा 2. केज | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. शांत 2. शान्त 3. धीर | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. करियर 2. कैरियर 3. कॅरियर | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. केंद्र 2. सेंटर 3. सेन्टर | 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 | खुश करना | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चबाना | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्लियर 2. स्पष्ट 3. साफ़ | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्लब 2. लट्ठ 3. गदा | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गूदा 2. कोर 3. केंद्र | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नुक्कड़ 2. कोना 3. कॉर्नर | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. युगल 2. जोड़ा 3. दंपति | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. जनता 2. भीड़ 3. जमावड़ा | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आर्द्र 2. भीगा 3. नम | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. खतरनाक 2. ख़तरनाक | 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 | डैश | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उषा 2. उदय 3. प्रभात | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गहरा 2. डीप 3. गहन | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ध्वस्त | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | खारिज करना | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | डुबकी | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. डोम 2. गुंबद | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | दुविधा | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | दर्जन | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. दुश्मन 2. शत्रु 3. बैरी | 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.
Hindi 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. साँझ 2. संध्या 3. सायंकाल | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. हूबहू 2. यहीं | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अधिकता 2. ज्यादती | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. फैक्ट्री 2. फैक्टरी 3. कारखाना | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. वाजिब 2. मुनासिब 3. न्यायसंगत | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रसिद्ध 2. प्रख्यात 3. विख्यात | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. भोज 2. दावत 3. भंडारा | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. क्षेत्र 2. खेत 3. फील्ड | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अंततः 2. आखिर 3. आख़िर | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | फ्लैप | 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 | 1. तैरना 2. तिरना | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बाढ़ 2. सैलाब 3. सैल | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. परत 2. मोड़ना | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | डराना | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ईंधन 2. इंधन 3. फ्यूल | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. गैप 2. अंतराल 3. अन्तर | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | निहारना | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. लालची 2. लोभी | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चोट 2. घाव 3. अपकार | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. विचार 2. ख्याल 3. ख़याल | 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. नेता 2. लीडर 3. सरदार | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कूदना 2. उछलना | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. स्थानीय 2. क्षेत्रीय 3. लोकल | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अकेला 2. तन्हा 3. तनहा | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. लग्जरी 2. लक्जरी 3. विलासिता | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मार्च 2. पदयात्रा | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. उल्लेख 2. ज़िक्र | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मोटर 2. इंजन | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नर्वस | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | फीका | 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.
Hindi 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. परैड 2. जुलूस 3. परेड | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | बीता हुआ कल | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चोटी 2. शिखर 3. श्रृंग | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रमाण 2. सबूत 3. साक्ष्य | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | प्रतिबिंबित करना | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. अफ़वाह 2. अफवाह | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सुरक्षित 2. सलामत 3. महफूज | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. पंडित 2. विद्वान 3. पण्डित | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. सील 2. मुहर 3. मोहर | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. खोजना 2. तलाशना 3. ढूंढ | 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 | 1. बसना 2. बसाना 3. निपटाना | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ठिठुरन 2. कँपकँपी 3. सिहरन | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | शर्मीला | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कुशलता 2. स्किल 3. कौशल | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | थोड़ा | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. चिकना 2. चिकनी 3. सुचारु | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. मिटटी 2. माटी 3. मृदा | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. दृढ़ 2. तटस्थ 3. अटल | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. तागा 2. धागा | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. नदी 2. रूद 3. धारा | 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 | थामना | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. टीम 2. दल 3. टोली | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | नन्हा | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. टावर 2. लाट 3. अटारी | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | घूमना | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | काँपना | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. देहात 2. चौपाल 3. नगला | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चेताना | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. कमजोर 2. कमज़ोर 3. निर्बल | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. धनी 2. धनवान 3. मालामाल | 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.
Hindi 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 | फुसफुसाना | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. बुद्धिमान 2. सयाना 3. समझदार | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. आश्चर्य 2. विस्मय | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | चिंता | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. प्रांगण 2. आँगन 3. यार्ड | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | जोड़ना | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | भरना | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गुड़िया 2. पुतली 3. गुड्डा | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छिपना 2. लुकना 3. छुपना | 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 | 1. पीना 2. सोखना 3. पिलाना | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | धोना | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. बारह 2. बारा | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. व्यस्त 2. बिजी 3. मशगूल | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. देर से 2. दिवंगत 3. स्वर्गीय | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पूंछ 2. पूँछ 3. दुम | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ठहरना 2. रहना 3. टिकना | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. काटना 2. डसना 3. दंश | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | मधुमक्खी | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. बड़ा 2. विशाल 3. बडा़ | 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 | 1. हमेशा 2. सदा 3. नित्य | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | बंद करना | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. आजमाना 2. आज़माना | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. बोलना 2. कहना | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आँख 2. आंख 3. नेत्र | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. कल 2. कलि 3. परसों | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बीज 2. दाना 3. राई | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | पाई | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कोट 2. शेरवानी | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बाल 2. लोम 3. हेयर | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. छांदना 2. बांधना 3. बाँधना | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बकरी 2. बकरा 3. अजा | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ट्रेन 2. रेलगाड़ी 3. गाड़ी | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सिखाना 2. पढ़ाना | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छांदना 2. बांधना 3. बाँधना | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | भेक | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. सीढ़ी 2. सोपान | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | चाह | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गला 2. कंठ | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. संवत्सर 2. वत्सर 3. काल | 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 | घुटना | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. शांत 2. ख़ामोश 3. चुप | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पाँव का अंगूठा 2. पोर | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. अपना 2. पराया 3. निज | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. उल्लू 2. पेचक 3. उलूक | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. शो 2. तमाशा 3. दिखाना | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गाय 2. गौ 3. गो | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | करगोश | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. मेघ 2. बादल 3. अभ्र | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. रसोइया 2. बावर्ची 3. पकाना | 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 | 1. मनोरम 2. सुन्दर | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. तेरा 2. आपका 3. तुम्हारा | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. गाना 2. गा 3. गुनगुनाना | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शरीर 2. देह 3. बदन | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. उजाला 2. रौशनी 3. प्रकाश | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. सुखी 2. ख़ुश 3. प्रसन्न | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हड्डी 2. अस्थि 3. बोन | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | लाना | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ढोना 2. निभाना | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. टाइट 2. टाईट 3. तंग | 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.
Hindi 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 | पेनी | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. चौड़ा 2. प्रशस्त 3. वाइड | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ऊंचाई 2. लंबाई 3. कद | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. मुस्तैद 2. तैयार 3. तयार | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पक्का 2. निश्चित | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. देना 2. दिलवाना 3. दिलाना | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. हाई 2. उच्च 3. ऊंचा | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. रोना 2. रुलाना | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हिम 2. बर्फ़ 3. आइस | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पूर्ण 2. पूरा 3. परिपूर्ण | 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 | 1. पटल 2. उत्पीठिका 3. मेज़ | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. फूंकना 2. फूंकने 3. बहना | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. चेहरा 2. मुखड़ा 3. मुख | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. मददगार 2. उपयोगी 3. सहायक | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. पर्पल 2. बैंगनी 3. जमुनी | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | जानना | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. अच्छा 2. नाइस | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | शुक्रगुजार | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शीशी 2. बोतल 3. शीशा | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. चीतना 2. खींच | 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 | 1. दोगुना 2. दुगना 3. दोहरा | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. आशावादी 2. सकारात्मक | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. मनोरम 2. सुंदर 3. खूबसूरत | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. थोड़ा 2. छोटा 3. लिटिल | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. कम 2. अल्प 3. चंद | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. शहर 2. नगर 3. नगरी | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूमि 2. ज़मीन 3. जमीन | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भेजना 2. प्रेषण 3. भेजेंगे | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. खुद 2. ख़ुद 3. स्वयं | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | मोज़ा | 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.
Hindi 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 | 1. गिलास 2. कांच 3. ग्लास | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. मोटा 2. घना 3. गाढ़ा | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आधा 2. अर्धशतक 3. उत्तरार्द्ध | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. खट 2. गिराना | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | पश्चिम | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | बाक़ी | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. भाग्य 2. सौभाग्य 3. दुर्भाग्य | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | पढ़ना | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. लगना 2. लगतीं 3. शरमाना | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. फनी 2. मजाकिया | 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 | 1. नमक 2. लवण | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. सवाल 2. प्रश्न 3. प्रशन | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | ऊपर | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. सूखा 2. शुष्क | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | खलिहान | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कॉर्न 2. मक्का 3. मकई | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गंदगी 2. मैल 3. मिट्टी | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कार्ड 2. पत्ता 3. सिम | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कोश 2. दुकान 3. स्टोर | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. इंसान 2. मनुष्य 3. मानव | 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. तिहाई 2. तीहा | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूलना 2. भुलाना | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. वचन 2. नंबर 3. नम्बर | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. जलाना 2. जलना | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हिस्सा 2. भाग 3. अंश | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. भूलना 2. भुलाना | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | बाद | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. घायल 2. आहत | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. खेत 2. फ़ार्म 3. फार्म | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पाठक 2. पाठिका 3. रीडर | 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.
Hindi 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 | दौरान | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. डॉलर 2. डालर | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. फ़र्श 2. भूतल 3. ज़मीन | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. चौथा 2. चतुर्थ 3. तुरीय | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | जेली | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कान 2. ईयर | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | देखना | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ईस्ट 2. पूरब 3. पुर्व | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. महिला 2. महोदया 3. श्रीमती | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. दांत 2. दाँत 3. दंत | 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 | 1. मुस्कान 2. मुसकुराहट 3. स्मित | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आसन 2. आसनी 3. सीट | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. जल्दी 2. सवेरे 3. सबेरे | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. एड़ी 2. एड़ 3. एडी | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पत्थर 2. हजर 3. संग | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पत्ता 2. पत्ती 3. पाती | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. धीरे 2. आहिस्ता | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. बेकार 2. मुफ्त 3. फोकट | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पृष्ठ 2. पन्ना 3. पत्र | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. छोड़ना 2. निकलना 3. छोडना | 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 | हाल ही में | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | सुप्त | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | अन्यत्र | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. नाश्ता 2. कलेवा 3. जलपान | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. आकाश 2. अम्बर 3. गगन | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सच्चा 2. सत्य 3. मानना | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ढेर 2. अंबार | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. दीवार 2. बाधा 3. प्राकार | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. कील 2. नेल 3. नाखून | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. हॉल 2. सभागार 3. मेस | 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.
Hindi 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. दावत 2. भोजन 3. भोज | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | पाल | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. फिसलना 2. खिसकना 3. सरकना | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. गली 2. सड़क 3. सडक | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. छाया 2. शेड 3. छांव | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. चीतना 2. खींच | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. सुनना 2. सुनाना | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. पहिया 2. व्हील 3. चक्का | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | चुराना | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | घिसटना | 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. … तक 2. पर्यंत | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | गाल | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | वाक्य | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. लगभग 2. तक़रीबन 3. प्राय | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. महीना 2. मास 3. माह | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | ख़िलाफ़ | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. चावल 2. धान 3. भात | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. बांह 2. बाँह 3. भुजा | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. गंदा 2. मैला 3. मलिन | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | सेंट | 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