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. 好奇心の強い 2. 知りたがる 3. 好奇心 | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 技能 2. 熟練 | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 天文学 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 地図帳 | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. アース 2. グラウンド 3. 地線 | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 大洋 2. 海洋 3. 海 | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 島 | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 崖 | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 惑星 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 望遠鏡 2. テレスコープ | 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.
Japanese 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 | 森羅万象 | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 器具 2. 器械 | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 発明する | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 設計 2. デザイン | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 計る 2. 測る 3. 量る | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 重力 | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 中立 | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 繋げる | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 虫 2. 昆虫 | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 蜥蜴 2. トカゲ | 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 | 子牛 | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 群れ | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 爪 | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 甘噛みする 2. 甘噛み | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 避難所 | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 集める 2. 収集する 3. 収集 | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 気付く 2. 注目 3. 認める | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. 発見する 2. 見つける 3. 発見 | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 説明する 2. 教える 3. 説明 | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 贈る 2. 贈呈 3. 進呈 | 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. 事故 2. アクシデント | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 同意する 2. 同じる 3. 一致する | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 着く 2. 到着する 3. 到着 | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 注意 2. 注目 | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 賞 2. 表彰 | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | できる | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. プラカード 2. 懸垂幕 3. バナー | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 空 | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 基地 | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 浜 2. ビーチ 3. 海岸 | 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.
Japanese 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. …のほかに 2. …に加えて 3. に加えて | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 板 2. 黒板 3. ホワイトボード | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 跳ねる | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 脳 2. 脳髄 3. 頭脳 | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 勇敢な 2. 勇気ある 3. 勇猛な | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 明るい | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 檻 2. ケージ 3. 篭 | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 静か 2. 穏やか 3. 平穏 | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 経歴 2. キャリア | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 中心 2. 間 3. センター | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 喝采する 2. 声援する 3. 励ます | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 咀嚼する 2. 噛む 3. 咀嚼 | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 透明 | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 棍棒 2. 棒 | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 仲核 2. 芯 3. 果心 | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | コーナー | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. カップル 2. ペア 3. 対 | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 積み重ね | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 湿っぽい 2. 湿った 3. 湿る | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 危ない 2. 危険 | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 疾走 2. ダッシュ | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. あかつき 2. 夜明け 3. 曙 | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 深い | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 崩す 2. 取り壊す | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 捨てる 2. 棄てる | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 飛び込む | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ドーム 2. 天蓋 3. 円屋根 | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 疑う 2. 訝しむ | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | ダース | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 敵 2. 仇敵 | 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.
Japanese 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. 夕方 2. 夜 3. 晩 | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 正確 | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 余分 | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 工場 | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 相当な 2. 相当 | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 有名な 2. 高名な 3. 名高い | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 饗宴 2. 祝宴 3. ごちそう | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 野原 2. 野 3. 原 | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 結局 2. 終わりに 3. 終いに | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 弾き音 | 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. 浮かぶ 2. 浮く 3. 漂う | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 洪水 2. 大水 3. 氾濫 | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 折る 2. 畳む | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 怖がらせる | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 燃料 | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ずれ 2. 間隙 | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 凝視 | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 貪欲 | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 損害 | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 構想 2. 着想 | 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. 指導者 2. リーダー 3. 長 | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 飛躍する 2. 跳躍する 3. 跳躍 | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 土地の人 2. 局所 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 寂しい | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 贅沢 | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 行軍する 2. 行軍 | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 言及 2. について話す | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. モーター 2. エンジン 3. 機関 | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 神経の | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 青ざめた | 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.
Japanese 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. パレード 2. 行進 3. 行列 | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 過去時制 2. 過去形 | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 頂上 2. 山頂 | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 証拠 | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 跳ね返す 2. 反射する 3. 反射 | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 噂 2. 伝聞 | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 安全 | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 学識者 2. 識者 3. 学生 | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 海豹 2. 海狗 3. 膃肭臍 | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 探す | 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 | 決着 | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 震える | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 慎重 | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. スキル 2. 技 3. 技巧 | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 僅な 2. 些細な 3. 軽微な | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | スムース | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 土 2. 土壌 3. 地 | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 着実 2. 安定した 3. 安定 | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 鎖 | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 小川 2. 流れ | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 援助 2. 支援 3. 扶養 | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. チーム 2. 隊 | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ちっぽけな 2. 小さい 3. ちっぽけ | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 塔 2. タワー | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 旅行 2. 旅行する | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 震える | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 村 2. 村落 3. 田舎 | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 警告する 2. 言い聞かせる 3. 警告 | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 弱い | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 裕福 2. 富有 3. 豊か | 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.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 囁き 2. 私語 3. 囁く | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 賢い 2. 賢明な 3. 賢明 | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 驚嘆 | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 心配する 2. 気にする | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 置き場 | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ジグザグ | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 追加する 2. 足す | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 埋める 2. 一杯 3. 満たす | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 人形 | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 隠れる 2. 隠す 3. 隠匿 | 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. 飲む 2. 召し上がる 3. 頂く | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 洗う 2. 洗面 | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 十二 2. じゅうに | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 繁華 2. 賑やか | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 晩い 2. 遅れた | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 尻尾 2. しっぽ 3. 尾 | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 留まる 2. とまる 3. とどまる | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 噛む 2. 咬む 3. 嚙む | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 蜂 2. 花蜂 3. 蜜蜂 | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 大きい | 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. いつも 2. 何時も | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 塞ぐ 2. 閉める | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 試みる | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 言う 2. 申す 3. 語る | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 目 2. 眼 3. 瞳 | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 昨日 | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 種 2. 種子 | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | パイ | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. コート 2. 外套 | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 毛 2. 髪 | 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.
Japanese 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. 結ぶ 2. 縛る | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ヤギ 2. 山羊 | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 列車 2. 電車 3. 汽車 | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 教える | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 結ぶ 2. 縛る 3. 渋滞 | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ヒキガエル 2. 蟇蛙 3. 蝦蟇 | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 階段 | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 平均の 2. 平均的な 3. 意味 | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 喉 | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 年 | 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 | 1. 膝 2. ひざ | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 静かな 2. 静か | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 趾 2. 足指 3. 爪先 | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 自身の 2. 自身 | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. フクロウ 2. 梟 | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 誇示 2. 見せる 3. 示す | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 雌 2. 牛 | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 子兎 | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 雲 | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 調理師 2. 料理人 3. コック | 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. 綺麗な 2. プリティ 3. 可愛い | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. あなたのもの 2. きみのもの 3. あなたたちのもの | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 歌う 2. 鳴く | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 体 2. 肉体 3. 身体 | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 光 2. 明かり | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 幸せな 2. 幸福な 3. 嬉しい | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 骨 2. ほね | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 持って来る 2. 持って行く | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 持って行く 2. 運ぶ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | きつい | 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.
Japanese 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 | ペニー | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 広い 2. 幅広い | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 高さ 2. 高度 | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 用意の出来る 2. 出来上がり 3. 準備の出来る | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 確か | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. あげる 2. 差し上げる 3. 与える | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 高い | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 泣き声 2. 泣く | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 氷 2. アイス | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 一杯 2. 満々 | 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. 台 2. 机 3. テーブル | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 吹く | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 顔 2. 面 3. 顔面 | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 役に立つ 2. 有用 | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 紫色 2. パープル 3. 紫 | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 知る 2. 存じ上げる 3. ご存知である | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 綺麗 2. 優しい 3. 快い | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 有難い 2. 感謝 | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 瓶 | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 描く | 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. 二度 2. 二回 3. 二倍 | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 希望に満ちた | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 美しい 2. 綺麗 3. 素敵 | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 少し 2. ちょっと 3. 小さい | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. わずか 2. 少数 | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 都市 2. 都会 3. 町 | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 土地 2. 農地 | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 送る 2. 送信する 3. 送信 | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 自己 2. 自身 3. 自我 | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 靴下 2. ソックス | 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.
Japanese 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. グラス 2. コップ 3. ガラス | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 厚さ | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 半分 | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. コンコン 2. 叩く 3. ノック | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 西 2. 西方 | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 休む | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 運 2. 運勢 3. 福 | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 勉強 2. 勉強する | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 感じる 2. 触れる 3. フェルト | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 変 | 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. 塩 2. しお | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 質問 2. 問い | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 酸 | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 乾く 2. 乾いた | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 納屋 2. 家畜小屋 | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 穀物 | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 泥 2. 土 3. 泥土 | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. カード 2. 札 | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 倉庫 | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 人間 2. 人 | 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. 三度 2. 三番目 3. 三つ目 | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 忘れる 2. わすれる | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 数 2. 数字 | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | ひりひりする, ヒリヒリする | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 一部 2. 部分 | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 忘れる 2. わすれる | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 後で | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 傷付ける 2. 痛める 3. 傷つける | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 農場 | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 読者 2. リーダー | 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.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …の間 2. …のうち 3. うち | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ドル 2. 弗 | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 床 | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 四番 2. 四度 | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 熊手 | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 耳 | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 見る 2. ご覧になる 3. 拝見する | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 東 2. 東方 | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 婦人 2. 奥方 3. 淑女 | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 歯 2. は | 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. 微笑み 2. 笑み 3. 笑顔 | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 席 2. シート 3. 腰掛け | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 早く 2. 早い | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 踵 2. ヒール 3. かかと | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 小石 2. 石 | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 葉 2. 葉っぱ 3. 木の葉 | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ゆっくり 2. そろそろ | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 自由 | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ページ 2. 頁 3. 面 | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 残す 2. 放置する 3. 放置 | 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 | 最近 | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 寝ている 2. 眠っている 3. 熟睡 | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 然も無くば | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 朝食 2. 朝御飯 3. 朝飯 | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 空 2. 大空 3. 天空 | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 信じる | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 積み重ね 2. 山 | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 壁 | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 釘 | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 寮 2. 宿舎 | 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.
Japanese 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. 昼食 2. 昼飯 3. 夕食 | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 帆 2. 帆走 3. 航海 | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 滑る | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 道 2. 道路 3. 通り | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 影 | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 描く | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 聞く | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 車輪 2. 車 3. 輪 | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 盗む | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 這う | 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 | まで | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 頬 2. ほっぺた 3. ほっぺ | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 文 2. 文章 3. センテンス | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ほとんど 2. ほぼ 3. 大方 | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 月 2. 月間 | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. 反対 (はんたい, ''hantai'') 2. 反対 (はんたい, hantai) | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 米 2. ご飯 3. 飯 | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 腕 2. うで | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 汚い 2. 汚れる 3. 汚れている | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. セント 2. セントユーロ | 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. 好奇心の強い 2. 知りたがる 3. 好奇心 | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 技能 2. 熟練 | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 天文学 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 地図帳 | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. アース 2. グラウンド 3. 地線 | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 大洋 2. 海洋 3. 海 | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 島 | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 崖 | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 惑星 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 望遠鏡 2. テレスコープ | 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.
Japanese 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 | 森羅万象 | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 器具 2. 器械 | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 発明する | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 設計 2. デザイン | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 計る 2. 測る 3. 量る | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 重力 | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 中立 | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 繋げる | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 虫 2. 昆虫 | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 蜥蜴 2. トカゲ | 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 | 子牛 | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 群れ | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 爪 | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 甘噛みする 2. 甘噛み | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 避難所 | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 集める 2. 収集する 3. 収集 | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 気付く 2. 注目 3. 認める | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. 発見する 2. 見つける 3. 発見 | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 説明する 2. 教える 3. 説明 | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 贈る 2. 贈呈 3. 進呈 | 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. 事故 2. アクシデント | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 同意する 2. 同じる 3. 一致する | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 着く 2. 到着する 3. 到着 | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 注意 2. 注目 | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 賞 2. 表彰 | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | できる | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. プラカード 2. 懸垂幕 3. バナー | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 空 | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 基地 | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 浜 2. ビーチ 3. 海岸 | 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.
Japanese 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. …のほかに 2. …に加えて 3. に加えて | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 板 2. 黒板 3. ホワイトボード | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 跳ねる | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 脳 2. 脳髄 3. 頭脳 | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 勇敢な 2. 勇気ある 3. 勇猛な | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 明るい | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 檻 2. ケージ 3. 篭 | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 静か 2. 穏やか 3. 平穏 | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 経歴 2. キャリア | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 中心 2. 間 3. センター | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 喝采する 2. 声援する 3. 励ます | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 咀嚼する 2. 噛む 3. 咀嚼 | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 透明 | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 棍棒 2. 棒 | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 仲核 2. 芯 3. 果心 | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | コーナー | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. カップル 2. ペア 3. 対 | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 積み重ね | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 湿っぽい 2. 湿った 3. 湿る | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 危ない 2. 危険 | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 疾走 2. ダッシュ | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. あかつき 2. 夜明け 3. 曙 | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 深い | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 崩す 2. 取り壊す | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 捨てる 2. 棄てる | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 飛び込む | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ドーム 2. 天蓋 3. 円屋根 | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 疑う 2. 訝しむ | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | ダース | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 敵 2. 仇敵 | 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.
Japanese 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. 夕方 2. 夜 3. 晩 | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 正確 | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 余分 | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 工場 | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 相当な 2. 相当 | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 有名な 2. 高名な 3. 名高い | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 饗宴 2. 祝宴 3. ごちそう | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 野原 2. 野 3. 原 | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 結局 2. 終わりに 3. 終いに | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 弾き音 | 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. 浮かぶ 2. 浮く 3. 漂う | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 洪水 2. 大水 3. 氾濫 | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 折る 2. 畳む | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 怖がらせる | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 燃料 | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ずれ 2. 間隙 | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 凝視 | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 貪欲 | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 損害 | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 構想 2. 着想 | 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. 指導者 2. リーダー 3. 長 | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 飛躍する 2. 跳躍する 3. 跳躍 | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 土地の人 2. 局所 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 寂しい | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 贅沢 | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 行軍する 2. 行軍 | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 言及 2. について話す | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. モーター 2. エンジン 3. 機関 | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 神経の | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 青ざめた | 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.
Japanese 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. パレード 2. 行進 3. 行列 | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 過去時制 2. 過去形 | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 頂上 2. 山頂 | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 証拠 | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 跳ね返す 2. 反射する 3. 反射 | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 噂 2. 伝聞 | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 安全 | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 学識者 2. 識者 3. 学生 | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 海豹 2. 海狗 3. 膃肭臍 | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 探す | 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 | 決着 | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 震える | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 慎重 | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. スキル 2. 技 3. 技巧 | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 僅な 2. 些細な 3. 軽微な | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | スムース | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 土 2. 土壌 3. 地 | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 着実 2. 安定した 3. 安定 | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 鎖 | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 小川 2. 流れ | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 援助 2. 支援 3. 扶養 | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. チーム 2. 隊 | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ちっぽけな 2. 小さい 3. ちっぽけ | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 塔 2. タワー | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 旅行 2. 旅行する | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 震える | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 村 2. 村落 3. 田舎 | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 警告する 2. 言い聞かせる 3. 警告 | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 弱い | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 裕福 2. 富有 3. 豊か | 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.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 囁き 2. 私語 3. 囁く | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 賢い 2. 賢明な 3. 賢明 | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 驚嘆 | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 心配する 2. 気にする | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 置き場 | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ジグザグ | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 追加する 2. 足す | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 埋める 2. 一杯 3. 満たす | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 人形 | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 隠れる 2. 隠す 3. 隠匿 | 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. 飲む 2. 召し上がる 3. 頂く | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 洗う 2. 洗面 | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 十二 2. じゅうに | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 繁華 2. 賑やか | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 晩い 2. 遅れた | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 尻尾 2. しっぽ 3. 尾 | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 留まる 2. とまる 3. とどまる | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 噛む 2. 咬む 3. 嚙む | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 蜂 2. 花蜂 3. 蜜蜂 | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 大きい | 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. いつも 2. 何時も | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 塞ぐ 2. 閉める | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 試みる | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 言う 2. 申す 3. 語る | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 目 2. 眼 3. 瞳 | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 昨日 | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 種 2. 種子 | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | パイ | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. コート 2. 外套 | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 毛 2. 髪 | 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.
Japanese 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. 結ぶ 2. 縛る | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ヤギ 2. 山羊 | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 列車 2. 電車 3. 汽車 | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 教える | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 結ぶ 2. 縛る 3. 渋滞 | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ヒキガエル 2. 蟇蛙 3. 蝦蟇 | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 階段 | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 平均の 2. 平均的な 3. 意味 | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 喉 | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 年 | 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 | 1. 膝 2. ひざ | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 静かな 2. 静か | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 趾 2. 足指 3. 爪先 | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 自身の 2. 自身 | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. フクロウ 2. 梟 | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 誇示 2. 見せる 3. 示す | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 雌 2. 牛 | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 子兎 | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 雲 | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 調理師 2. 料理人 3. コック | 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. 綺麗な 2. プリティ 3. 可愛い | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. あなたのもの 2. きみのもの 3. あなたたちのもの | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 歌う 2. 鳴く | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 体 2. 肉体 3. 身体 | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 光 2. 明かり | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 幸せな 2. 幸福な 3. 嬉しい | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 骨 2. ほね | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 持って来る 2. 持って行く | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 持って行く 2. 運ぶ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | きつい | 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.
Japanese 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 | ペニー | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 広い 2. 幅広い | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 高さ 2. 高度 | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 用意の出来る 2. 出来上がり 3. 準備の出来る | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 確か | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. あげる 2. 差し上げる 3. 与える | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 高い | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 泣き声 2. 泣く | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 氷 2. アイス | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 一杯 2. 満々 | 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. 台 2. 机 3. テーブル | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 吹く | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 顔 2. 面 3. 顔面 | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 役に立つ 2. 有用 | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 紫色 2. パープル 3. 紫 | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 知る 2. 存じ上げる 3. ご存知である | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 綺麗 2. 優しい 3. 快い | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 有難い 2. 感謝 | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 瓶 | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 描く | 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. 二度 2. 二回 3. 二倍 | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 希望に満ちた | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 美しい 2. 綺麗 3. 素敵 | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 少し 2. ちょっと 3. 小さい | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. わずか 2. 少数 | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 都市 2. 都会 3. 町 | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 土地 2. 農地 | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 送る 2. 送信する 3. 送信 | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 自己 2. 自身 3. 自我 | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 靴下 2. ソックス | 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.
Japanese 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. グラス 2. コップ 3. ガラス | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 厚さ | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 半分 | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. コンコン 2. 叩く 3. ノック | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 西 2. 西方 | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 休む | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 運 2. 運勢 3. 福 | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 勉強 2. 勉強する | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 感じる 2. 触れる 3. フェルト | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 変 | 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. 塩 2. しお | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 質問 2. 問い | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 酸 | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 乾く 2. 乾いた | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 納屋 2. 家畜小屋 | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 穀物 | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 泥 2. 土 3. 泥土 | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. カード 2. 札 | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 倉庫 | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 人間 2. 人 | 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. 三度 2. 三番目 3. 三つ目 | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 忘れる 2. わすれる | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 数 2. 数字 | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | ひりひりする, ヒリヒリする | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 一部 2. 部分 | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 忘れる 2. わすれる | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 後で | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 傷付ける 2. 痛める 3. 傷つける | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 農場 | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 読者 2. リーダー | 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.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …の間 2. …のうち 3. うち | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ドル 2. 弗 | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 床 | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 四番 2. 四度 | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 熊手 | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 耳 | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 見る 2. ご覧になる 3. 拝見する | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 東 2. 東方 | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 婦人 2. 奥方 3. 淑女 | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 歯 2. は | 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. 微笑み 2. 笑み 3. 笑顔 | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 席 2. シート 3. 腰掛け | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 早く 2. 早い | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 踵 2. ヒール 3. かかと | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 小石 2. 石 | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 葉 2. 葉っぱ 3. 木の葉 | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ゆっくり 2. そろそろ | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 自由 | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ページ 2. 頁 3. 面 | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 残す 2. 放置する 3. 放置 | 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 | 最近 | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 寝ている 2. 眠っている 3. 熟睡 | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 然も無くば | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 朝食 2. 朝御飯 3. 朝飯 | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 空 2. 大空 3. 天空 | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 信じる | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 積み重ね 2. 山 | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 壁 | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 釘 | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 寮 2. 宿舎 | 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.
Japanese 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. 昼食 2. 昼飯 3. 夕食 | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 帆 2. 帆走 3. 航海 | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 滑る | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 道 2. 道路 3. 通り | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 影 | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 描く | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 聞く | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 車輪 2. 車 3. 輪 | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 盗む | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 這う | 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 | まで | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 頬 2. ほっぺた 3. ほっぺ | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 文 2. 文章 3. センテンス | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ほとんど 2. ほぼ 3. 大方 | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 月 2. 月間 | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. 反対 (はんたい, ''hantai'') 2. 反対 (はんたい, hantai) | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 米 2. ご飯 3. 飯 | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 腕 2. うで | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 汚い 2. 汚れる 3. 汚れている | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. セント 2. セントユーロ | 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