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 | ចង់ដឹងចង់ឃើញ | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | វិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. តារាសាស្ត្រ 2. នក្ខត្តយោគ 3. តារាវិទ្យា | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | សៀវភៅផែនទី | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | ផែនដី | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. មហាសមុទ្រ 2. សមុទ្រ 3. សាគរ | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | កោះ | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ច្រាំងភ្នំ | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ផ្កាយព្រះគ្រោះ 2. ផ្កាយ | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. កែវយឹត 2. យឹតយឺត | 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.
Khmer translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. សកលលោក 2. ចក្រវាល | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឧបករណ៍ | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បង្កើត | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | រចនា | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | រង្វាស់ | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ទំនាញ 2. ភាពចាំបាច់ | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ធ្វើឲ្យមានតុល្យភាព | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ភ្ជាប់ 2. តភ្ជាប់ | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | សត្វល្អិត | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ជីងចក់ 2. បង្កួយ | 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 | កូនគោ | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ហ្វូង 2. និករ 3. ផូង | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្រញាំ 2. ក្រចក | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ចឹក 2. កកេរ 3. ទែះ | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ដំបូលប្រក់ក្បឿង | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ប្រមូល | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សម្គាល់ | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | សង្កេតឃើញ | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. បន្លែ 2. បំភ្លឺ 3. ពន្យល់ | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តែងតាំង 2. តាំង កិ | 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. គ្រោះ 2. ចៃដន្យ | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. យល់ព្រម 2. ព្រម | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ដល់ | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ការយកចិត្តទុកដាក់ | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | សេចក្ដីសំរេចរបស់អាំជ្ញាកណ្ដាល | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ដឹង | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | បដា | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ទទេ | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | គោល | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឆ្នេរសមុទ្រ | 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.
Khmer 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. ក្រៅពីនេះ 2. គុ.កិ. ធ្ន | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្ដារ | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | លោត | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ខួរក្បាល | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្លាហាន | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ភ្លឺ | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ទ្រុង | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ស្ងប់ចិត្ត | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អាជីព 2. អាជីវ | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. កណ្ដាល 2. កណ្តាល | 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 | លើកទឹកចិត្ត | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ទំពា | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ជម្រះ | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្លឹប 2. បន | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចំនុច | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ជ្រុង | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មិថុន 2. មេថុន 3. គូ | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មនុស្សកុះករ 2. មនុស្សកកកុញ 3. មហាវគ្គ | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | សើម | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | គ្រោះថ្នាក់ | 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 | ដាច់ៗ | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រលឹម | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ជ្រៅ | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | រុះរើ | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បោះចោល | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | មុជទឹក | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Dome | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សង្ស័យ | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | ឡូ | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. សត្រូវ 2. ខ្មាំង | 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.
Khmer 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. ល្ងាច 2. យប់ 3. រាត្រី | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | យ៉ាងប្រាកដ | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចំនួនលើស | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | រោងចក្រ ន | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មធ្យម 2. ល្មម | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ល្បី | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | បណីតាហារ | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | វាល | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | ទីបំផុត | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ផ្លុំ | 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 | អន្ដែត | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ជំនន់ 2. ដំឡើង 3. ឈាម | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បត់ | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បំភ័យ | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ឥន្ធនៈ 2. សមិន្ធន៍ | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចន្លោះ | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សម្លឹងមើល | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. លោភលន់ 2. លោភ 3. លោភោ | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | អំពើអាក្រក់ | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | គំនិត | 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. ប្រធាន 2. មេការ 3. មេ | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បង្គ្រប់ | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | មូលដ្ឋាន | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អបមាន 2. កំព្រាចិត្ត 3. អន្លង់អន្លោច | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ល្អប្រណីត 2. ប្រណីត គុ | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មីនា 2. ខែមីនា | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | វែកញែក | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ម៉ូតូ 2. ម៉ាស៊ីន | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | តប់ប្រមល់ | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ស្លេក | 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.
Khmer 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 | ការដង្ហែក្បួន | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | អតីតកាល | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | កំពូល | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ភស្តុតាង | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ធ្វើឲ្យឃើញស្រមោល 2. ជះស្រមោល | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ពាក្យចចាមអារ៉ាម 2. ចចាមអារ៉ាម 3. ជនវាទ | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មានសុវត្ថិភាព 2. សុវត្ថិភាព | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | វិញ្ញជន វិជ្ជាករ គោវិដ (អ្នកបា្រជ្ញ) | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឆ្មាទឹក | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. រកមើល 2. រក 3. ស្វែងរក | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តាំងលំនៅ 2. តាំងទីលំនៅ | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ញ័រ | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | អៀន | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ជំនាញ | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | បន្តិច | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. រលោង 2. ធ្វើឲ្យស្មើ | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ដី | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | រឹងមាំ | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ច្រវាក់ | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អូរ 2. ស្ទឹង 3. ស្ទ្រីម | 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. ចិញ្ចឹម 2. គាំទ្រ 3. ការគាំទ្រ | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្រុម 2. កង | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តូច 2. ល្អិត 3. តូចតាច | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ប៉ម 2. ប្រាង្គ | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ធ្វើដំណើរ | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ញ័រ | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ភូមិ/ស្រុក ន័យសាមញ្ញ ន | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រមាន | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ខ្សោយ 2. ទន់ខ្សោយ | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ទ្រព្យសម្បត្តិ | 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.
Khmer 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. ខ្សឹប 2. ខ្សៀវ | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ប្រាជ្ញា 2. ប្រតិពល 3. ប្រាជ្ញ | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | អច្ឆរិយវត្ថុ | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រួយ | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | យ៉ាដ | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្ងិចក្ងក់ | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | បន្ថែម | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | បំពេញ | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កូនក្រមុំ 2. តុក្កតា | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ប្របាំង 2. ពួន 3. លាក់ | 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 | ផឹក | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | លាង | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. ដប់ពីរ 2. ជំពូកទី១២ | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | រវល់ | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | យឺតពេល | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | កន្ទុយ | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ឋិត 2. ប្រថាប់ | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | ខាំ | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឃ្មុំ | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ធំ 2. ច្រើន | 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. ជាដរាប 2. ជានិច្ច 3. តែងតែ | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. បិទ 2. បិទ… | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | ព្យាយាម | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | និយាយ; មានបន្ទូល | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | ភ្នែក | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ម្សិលមិញ 2. ថ្ងៃម្សិល 3. ម្សិល | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. គ្រាប់ពូជ 2. គ្រាប់ | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | ចំណិត | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | អាវធំ | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | រោម | 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.
Khmer 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 | ចង | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ពពែ 2. សត្វពពែ | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. រទេះភ្លើង 2. រថភ្លើង 3. ហ្វឹកហ្វឹន | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | បង្រៀន | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | ចង | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | គីង្គក់ | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កាំជណ្ដើរ 2. ជណ្ដើរ | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | មធ្យម | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | បំពង់ក | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឆ្នាំ | 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 | ជង្គង់ | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ស្ងាត់ | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | ម្រាមជើង | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ឯង 2. ខ្លួនឯង | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទីទុយ 2. មៀម | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ល្ខោន 2. បង្ហាញ 3. ប្រើប្រស់ | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | មេគោ | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទន្សាយ | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ពពក 2. អាច | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. អ្នកដាំស្ល 2. អ្នកធ្វើបាយ | 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. ល្អ 2. សុន្ទររស | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | របស់អ្នក។ | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | ច្រៀង | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តួ 2. រាងកាយ 3. ខ្លួន | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្រាល | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. រីករាយ 2. សប្បាយ | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឆ្អឹង | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. យក…មក 2. នាំ…មក | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. លី 2. យួរ 3. កាន់ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | តឹង | 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.
Khmer 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 | ផេននី | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ល្ហ 2. ទូលាយ | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កំពស់ 2. កម្ពស់ | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ត្រៀមខ្លួនជាស្រេច 2. រួចរាល់ 3. រួចហើយ | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជាក់ស្ដែង 2. ប្រាកដ 3. ពិតទៅ | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | ការឲ្យ | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ខ្ពស់ | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | យំ | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទឹកកក | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ពេញ | 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. តុ 2. តារាង | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | បក់ | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. មុខ 2. ប្រឈមុខនឹង | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | មានប្រយោជន៍ | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ពណ៌ស្វាយ | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្គាល់ដឹង 2. ដឹង 3. ស្គាល់ដឹងលឺ | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ល្អណាស់ | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. អរគុណ 2. កតវេទី 3. ដឹងគុណ | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដប | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. គូរ 2. គូររូប | 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 | ពីរដង | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | សង្ឃឹម | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. ស្អាត 2. ល្អ 3. ស្រស់ប្រិមប្រិយ | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | តិច | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ប៉ុន្មាន | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទីក្រុង 2. បុរី 3. នគរ | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដី | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ផ្ញើ 2. បានផ្ញើ | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | ខ្លួនឯង | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទ្រនាប់ជើង 2. ស្រោមជើង | 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.
Khmer 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. កែវ 2. គោះកែវ | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ក្រាស់ | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កន្លះ 2. ចំហៀង 3. ពាក់កណ្ដាល | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជោះ 2. គោះ | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | លិច | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. សំណល់ 2. អ្វីសេសសល់ 3. សំណេសសំណល់ | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. សំណាង 2. ជោគ | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | សិក្សារៀនសូត្រ កិ | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | ក្រណាត់សំពត់ | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | កំប្លែង | 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 | អំបិល ន | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | សំណួរ | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | លើ | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. រាំងស្ងួត 2. ស្ងួត 3. គ្មានទឹក | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តឹក 2. ជង្រុក | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | ពោត | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដី | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | កាត | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទុក | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | មនុស្ស | 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. មួយភាគបី 2. ត្រីភាគ | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | ភ្លេច | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ចំនួន 2. ចំនួន ១ | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | ដុត | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ភាគ 2. ចំណែក | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | ភ្លេច | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ពេលក្រោយ | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | ឈឺ | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កសិដ្ឋាន 2. ចំការ | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | អ្នកអាន | 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.
Khmer 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 | កាល | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដុល្លារ | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តលភូមិ 2. បាត | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | ទីបួន | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | រនាស់ | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | ត្រចៀក | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | ឃើញ | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | កើត | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្ត្រី | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | ធ្មេញ | 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 | ញញឹម | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | កៅអី | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | មុនម៉ោង | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | ចង្កោយ | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដុំថ្ម | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្លឹក 2. ស្លឹកឈើ | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | យឺតៗ | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. សេរី 2. ឥតគិតថ្លៃ 3. ទំនេរ | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទំព័រ | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | ចាកចេញ កិ | 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 | ថ្មីៗនេះ | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ដេកលក់ | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ទៀត | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. អាហារពេលព្រឹក 2. បាយពេលព្រឹក 3. បាយព្រឹក | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | មេឃ | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | ជឿ | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | គំនរ | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | ជញ្ជាំង | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដែកគោល | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | សាល | 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.
Khmer 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. អាហារថ្ងៃត្រង់ 2. បាយថ្ងៃត្រង់ | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | ក្ដោង | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | ស្លាយ | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. វីថិ 2. វិថី | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្រមោល | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. គូរ 2. គូររូប | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | ស្ដាប់ | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | កង់ | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. លួច 2. គៃ 3. ឆ្មក់ | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | លូន | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. រៀងរហូតមក 2. រៀងដរាបមក 3. រហូតមក | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ថ្ពាល់ 2. កំភ្លៀងសត្វ | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. ល្បះ 2. ប្រយោគ 3. ឃ្លា | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជិត 2. ស្ទើរតែ | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | ខែ | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. ប្រឆាំងនឹង 2. ប្រឆាំង; ប្រឆាំងនឹង; ប្រឆាំង; ប្រឆាំងនឹង | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្រូវ 2. អង្ករ 3. បាយ | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដៃ | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ក្រខ្វក់ 2. កខ្វក់ 3. ប្រឡាក់ | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | សេន | 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 | ចង់ដឹងចង់ឃើញ | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | វិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. តារាសាស្ត្រ 2. នក្ខត្តយោគ 3. តារាវិទ្យា | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | សៀវភៅផែនទី | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | ផែនដី | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. មហាសមុទ្រ 2. សមុទ្រ 3. សាគរ | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | កោះ | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ច្រាំងភ្នំ | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ផ្កាយព្រះគ្រោះ 2. ផ្កាយ | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. កែវយឹត 2. យឹតយឺត | 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.
Khmer translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. សកលលោក 2. ចក្រវាល | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឧបករណ៍ | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បង្កើត | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | រចនា | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | រង្វាស់ | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. ទំនាញ 2. ភាពចាំបាច់ | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ធ្វើឲ្យមានតុល្យភាព | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ភ្ជាប់ 2. តភ្ជាប់ | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | សត្វល្អិត | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ជីងចក់ 2. បង្កួយ | 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 | កូនគោ | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ហ្វូង 2. និករ 3. ផូង | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្រញាំ 2. ក្រចក | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ចឹក 2. កកេរ 3. ទែះ | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ដំបូលប្រក់ក្បឿង | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ប្រមូល | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សម្គាល់ | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | សង្កេតឃើញ | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. បន្លែ 2. បំភ្លឺ 3. ពន្យល់ | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តែងតាំង 2. តាំង កិ | 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. គ្រោះ 2. ចៃដន្យ | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. យល់ព្រម 2. ព្រម | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ដល់ | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ការយកចិត្តទុកដាក់ | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | សេចក្ដីសំរេចរបស់អាំជ្ញាកណ្ដាល | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ដឹង | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | បដា | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ទទេ | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | គោល | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឆ្នេរសមុទ្រ | 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.
Khmer 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. ក្រៅពីនេះ 2. គុ.កិ. ធ្ន | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្ដារ | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | លោត | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ខួរក្បាល | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្លាហាន | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ភ្លឺ | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ទ្រុង | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ស្ងប់ចិត្ត | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អាជីព 2. អាជីវ | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. កណ្ដាល 2. កណ្តាល | 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 | លើកទឹកចិត្ត | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ទំពា | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ជម្រះ | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្លឹប 2. បន | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចំនុច | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ជ្រុង | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មិថុន 2. មេថុន 3. គូ | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មនុស្សកុះករ 2. មនុស្សកកកុញ 3. មហាវគ្គ | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | សើម | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | គ្រោះថ្នាក់ | 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 | ដាច់ៗ | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រលឹម | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ជ្រៅ | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | រុះរើ | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បោះចោល | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | មុជទឹក | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Dome | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សង្ស័យ | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | ឡូ | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. សត្រូវ 2. ខ្មាំង | 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.
Khmer 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. ល្ងាច 2. យប់ 3. រាត្រី | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | យ៉ាងប្រាកដ | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចំនួនលើស | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | រោងចក្រ ន | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មធ្យម 2. ល្មម | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ល្បី | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | បណីតាហារ | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | វាល | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | ទីបំផុត | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ផ្លុំ | 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 | អន្ដែត | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ជំនន់ 2. ដំឡើង 3. ឈាម | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បត់ | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បំភ័យ | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ឥន្ធនៈ 2. សមិន្ធន៍ | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ចន្លោះ | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | សម្លឹងមើល | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. លោភលន់ 2. លោភ 3. លោភោ | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | អំពើអាក្រក់ | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | គំនិត | 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. ប្រធាន 2. មេការ 3. មេ | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | បង្គ្រប់ | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | មូលដ្ឋាន | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អបមាន 2. កំព្រាចិត្ត 3. អន្លង់អន្លោច | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ល្អប្រណីត 2. ប្រណីត គុ | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មីនា 2. ខែមីនា | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | វែកញែក | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ម៉ូតូ 2. ម៉ាស៊ីន | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | តប់ប្រមល់ | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ស្លេក | 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.
Khmer 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 | ការដង្ហែក្បួន | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | អតីតកាល | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | កំពូល | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ភស្តុតាង | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ធ្វើឲ្យឃើញស្រមោល 2. ជះស្រមោល | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ពាក្យចចាមអារ៉ាម 2. ចចាមអារ៉ាម 3. ជនវាទ | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. មានសុវត្ថិភាព 2. សុវត្ថិភាព | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | វិញ្ញជន វិជ្ជាករ គោវិដ (អ្នកបា្រជ្ញ) | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ឆ្មាទឹក | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. រកមើល 2. រក 3. ស្វែងរក | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តាំងលំនៅ 2. តាំងទីលំនៅ | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ញ័រ | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | អៀន | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ជំនាញ | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | បន្តិច | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. រលោង 2. ធ្វើឲ្យស្មើ | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ដី | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | រឹងមាំ | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ច្រវាក់ | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. អូរ 2. ស្ទឹង 3. ស្ទ្រីម | 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. ចិញ្ចឹម 2. គាំទ្រ 3. ការគាំទ្រ | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ក្រុម 2. កង | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. តូច 2. ល្អិត 3. តូចតាច | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ប៉ម 2. ប្រាង្គ | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ធ្វើដំណើរ | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ញ័រ | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ភូមិ/ស្រុក ន័យសាមញ្ញ ន | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រមាន | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ខ្សោយ 2. ទន់ខ្សោយ | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ទ្រព្យសម្បត្តិ | 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.
Khmer 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. ខ្សឹប 2. ខ្សៀវ | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ប្រាជ្ញា 2. ប្រតិពល 3. ប្រាជ្ញ | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | អច្ឆរិយវត្ថុ | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | ព្រួយ | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | យ៉ាដ | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ក្ងិចក្ងក់ | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | បន្ថែម | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | បំពេញ | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កូនក្រមុំ 2. តុក្កតា | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ប្របាំង 2. ពួន 3. លាក់ | 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 | ផឹក | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | លាង | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. ដប់ពីរ 2. ជំពូកទី១២ | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | រវល់ | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | យឺតពេល | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | កន្ទុយ | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ឋិត 2. ប្រថាប់ | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | ខាំ | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឃ្មុំ | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ធំ 2. ច្រើន | 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. ជាដរាប 2. ជានិច្ច 3. តែងតែ | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. បិទ 2. បិទ… | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | ព្យាយាម | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | និយាយ; មានបន្ទូល | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | ភ្នែក | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ម្សិលមិញ 2. ថ្ងៃម្សិល 3. ម្សិល | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. គ្រាប់ពូជ 2. គ្រាប់ | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | ចំណិត | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | អាវធំ | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | រោម | 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.
Khmer 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 | ចង | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ពពែ 2. សត្វពពែ | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. រទេះភ្លើង 2. រថភ្លើង 3. ហ្វឹកហ្វឹន | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | បង្រៀន | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | ចង | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | គីង្គក់ | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កាំជណ្ដើរ 2. ជណ្ដើរ | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | មធ្យម | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | បំពង់ក | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឆ្នាំ | 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 | ជង្គង់ | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ស្ងាត់ | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | ម្រាមជើង | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ឯង 2. ខ្លួនឯង | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទីទុយ 2. មៀម | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ល្ខោន 2. បង្ហាញ 3. ប្រើប្រស់ | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | មេគោ | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទន្សាយ | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ពពក 2. អាច | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. អ្នកដាំស្ល 2. អ្នកធ្វើបាយ | 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. ល្អ 2. សុន្ទររស | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | របស់អ្នក។ | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | ច្រៀង | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តួ 2. រាងកាយ 3. ខ្លួន | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្រាល | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. រីករាយ 2. សប្បាយ | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | ឆ្អឹង | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. យក…មក 2. នាំ…មក | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. លី 2. យួរ 3. កាន់ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | តឹង | 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.
Khmer 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 | ផេននី | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ល្ហ 2. ទូលាយ | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កំពស់ 2. កម្ពស់ | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ត្រៀមខ្លួនជាស្រេច 2. រួចរាល់ 3. រួចហើយ | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជាក់ស្ដែង 2. ប្រាកដ 3. ពិតទៅ | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | ការឲ្យ | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ខ្ពស់ | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | យំ | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទឹកកក | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ពេញ | 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. តុ 2. តារាង | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | បក់ | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. មុខ 2. ប្រឈមុខនឹង | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | មានប្រយោជន៍ | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ពណ៌ស្វាយ | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្គាល់ដឹង 2. ដឹង 3. ស្គាល់ដឹងលឺ | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ល្អណាស់ | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. អរគុណ 2. កតវេទី 3. ដឹងគុណ | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដប | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. គូរ 2. គូររូប | 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 | ពីរដង | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | សង្ឃឹម | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. ស្អាត 2. ល្អ 3. ស្រស់ប្រិមប្រិយ | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | តិច | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ប៉ុន្មាន | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទីក្រុង 2. បុរី 3. នគរ | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដី | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ផ្ញើ 2. បានផ្ញើ | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | ខ្លួនឯង | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ទ្រនាប់ជើង 2. ស្រោមជើង | 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.
Khmer 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. កែវ 2. គោះកែវ | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ក្រាស់ | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កន្លះ 2. ចំហៀង 3. ពាក់កណ្ដាល | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជោះ 2. គោះ | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | លិច | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. សំណល់ 2. អ្វីសេសសល់ 3. សំណេសសំណល់ | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. សំណាង 2. ជោគ | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | សិក្សារៀនសូត្រ កិ | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | ក្រណាត់សំពត់ | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | កំប្លែង | 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 | អំបិល ន | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | សំណួរ | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | លើ | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. រាំងស្ងួត 2. ស្ងួត 3. គ្មានទឹក | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តឹក 2. ជង្រុក | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | ពោត | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដី | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | កាត | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទុក | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | មនុស្ស | 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. មួយភាគបី 2. ត្រីភាគ | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | ភ្លេច | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ចំនួន 2. ចំនួន ១ | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | ដុត | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ភាគ 2. ចំណែក | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | ភ្លេច | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ពេលក្រោយ | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | ឈឺ | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. កសិដ្ឋាន 2. ចំការ | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | អ្នកអាន | 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.
Khmer 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 | កាល | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដុល្លារ | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. តលភូមិ 2. បាត | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | ទីបួន | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | រនាស់ | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | ត្រចៀក | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | ឃើញ | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | កើត | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្ត្រី | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | ធ្មេញ | 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 | ញញឹម | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | កៅអី | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | មុនម៉ោង | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | ចង្កោយ | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដុំថ្ម | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្លឹក 2. ស្លឹកឈើ | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | យឺតៗ | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. សេរី 2. ឥតគិតថ្លៃ 3. ទំនេរ | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | ទំព័រ | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | ចាកចេញ កិ | 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 | ថ្មីៗនេះ | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ដេកលក់ | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ទៀត | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. អាហារពេលព្រឹក 2. បាយពេលព្រឹក 3. បាយព្រឹក | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | មេឃ | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | ជឿ | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | គំនរ | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | ជញ្ជាំង | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដែកគោល | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | សាល | 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.
Khmer 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. អាហារថ្ងៃត្រង់ 2. បាយថ្ងៃត្រង់ | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | ក្ដោង | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | ស្លាយ | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. វីថិ 2. វិថី | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | ស្រមោល | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. គូរ 2. គូររូប | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | ស្ដាប់ | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | កង់ | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. លួច 2. គៃ 3. ឆ្មក់ | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | លូន | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. រៀងរហូតមក 2. រៀងដរាបមក 3. រហូតមក | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ថ្ពាល់ 2. កំភ្លៀងសត្វ | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. ល្បះ 2. ប្រយោគ 3. ឃ្លា | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ជិត 2. ស្ទើរតែ | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | ខែ | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. ប្រឆាំងនឹង 2. ប្រឆាំង; ប្រឆាំងនឹង; ប្រឆាំង; ប្រឆាំងនឹង | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ស្រូវ 2. អង្ករ 3. បាយ | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | ដៃ | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ក្រខ្វក់ 2. កខ្វក់ 3. ប្រឡាក់ | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | សេន | 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