English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 호기심이 많다 2. 궁금하다 3. 궁금 | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 과학 | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 천문학(天文學) 2. 천문학 3. 천문 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 지도책(地圖冊) 2. 아틀라스 | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 어스 2. 얼스 3. 지구 | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 대양(大洋) 2. 바다 3. 오션 | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 섬 2. 도(島) 3. 섬나라 | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 절벽(絶壁) 2. 벼랑 3. 클리프 | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 행성 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 망원경(望遠鏡) 2. 망원경 3. 망원 | 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.
Korean 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. 유니버스 2. 누리 3. 코스모 | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 도구(道具) 2. 기계(器械) 3. 기구(器具) | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 발명-하다 | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 설계(設計) 2. 계획(計劃) 3. 디자인 | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 재다 | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 중력 | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 균형 | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 잇다 2. 연결하다 | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 벌레 2. 곤충 3. 충 | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 도마뱀 | 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 | 송아지 | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 무리 2. 떼 3. 군(群) | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 발톱 2. 클로 3. 집게 | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 조금씩 깨물다 | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 쉼터 2. 피난처 3. 대피소 | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 수집-하다 2. 모으다 3. 거두다 | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 알아차리다 2. 깨닫다 3. 눈치채다 | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. 발견하다 2. 찾아내다 3. 알아내다 | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 설명하다 | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 보여주다 2. 보이다 3. 나타내다 | 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. 사고(事故) 2. 우발 3. 사고 | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 동의(同意)하다 2. 응하다 | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 도착하다 2. 닿다 3. 다다르다 | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 경청 2. 주목 3. 유의 | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 상 2. 상장 | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 알고 있는 | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 플래카드 2. 현수막(懸垂幕) 3. 배너 | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 맨 | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밑바닥 2. 받침대 3. 저변 | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 바닷가 2. 해변(海邊) 3. 비치 | 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.
Korean 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. …외에도 2. …뿐만 아니라 | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 판자(板子) 2. 보드 3. 판자 | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 튀다 2. 튕겨 오르다 | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 뇌(腦) 2. 뇌수(腦髓) 3. 두뇌(頭腦) | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 용감하다 | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밝다 2. 환하다 3. 훤하다 | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 케이지 | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 잔잔하다 2. 고요하다 | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 커리어 2. 경력 3. 이력 | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 가운데 2. 중심(中心) 3. 센타 | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 응원하다 2. 환호하다 | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 깨물다 2. 씹다 3. 곱씹다 | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 명확한 2. 분명한 | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 동호회 2. 동아리 3. 클럽 | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 중심부 2. 심 3. 코아 | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 모퉁이 2. 코너 3. 가각(街角) | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 두 마리 2. 한 쌍 | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 군중 2. 사람들 | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 축축하다 2. 습하다 3. 촉촉하다 | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 위험하다 | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 돌진하다 2. 쏜살같이 달리다 | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 여명 2. 새벽 | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 깊은 2. 깊다 3. 두텁다 | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 헐다 | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 버리다 | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 뛰어들다 | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 돔 2. 둥근 지붕 | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 의심하다 | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | 다스 | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 원수 2. 적 3. 대적 | 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.
Korean 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 | 저녁 | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 바로 2. 딱 3. 정확히 | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 초과 2. 과도 3. 과잉 | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 팩토리 2. 공장 3. 플랜트 | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 공정한 2. 공평한 | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 유명하다 2. 유명 | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 연회(宴會) 2. 성찬 3. 잔치 | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밭 2. 들판 3. 필드 | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 결국(結局) 2. 결국 3. 비로소 | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 퍼덕이다 2. 날개를 퍼덕이다 | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 뜨다 2. 물에 뜨다 | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 홍수 | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 접다 2. 개다 | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 겁주다 2. 무섭게 하다 | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 연료 | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 틈 2. 간격 3. 갭 | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 바라보다 | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 욕심 많다 2. 탐욕스럽다 | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 해 2. 피해 3. 손상 | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 구상 2. 생각 | 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. 지도자 2. 팀장 3. 조장 | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 뛰다 | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 지방의 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 외롭다 2. 고독하다 | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 럭셔리 2. 사치 3. 호화 | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 행군-하다 | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 언급하다 2. 말하다 | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 모터 2. 기관(機關) 3. 엔진 | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 긴장한 2. 불안한 | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 창백한 2. 옅다 3. 창백하다 | 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.
Korean translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 행렬(行列) 2. 퍼레이드 3. 행진(行進) | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. …을 지나 2. …을 넘어서 | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 산꼭대기 2. 봉우리 3. 꼭대기 | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 증거(證據) 2. 증거 3. 증명 | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 반사하다 | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 썰 2. 루머 3. 소문 | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 안전하다 2. 온전하다 | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 학자 | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 물개 | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 찾다 2. 찾아다니다 3. 뒤지다 | 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. 가라앉다 2. 내려앉다 | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 떨다 | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 샤이 2. 부끄럽다 | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 실력 2. 재주 3. 기량 | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 약간-의 2. 가볍다 3. 경미 | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 매끄러운 2. 매끈한 | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 흙 2. 토양 | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 흔들리지 않는 2. 안정된 | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 가닥 2. 갈래 3. 결 | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 시내 2. 개울 3. 줄기 | 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. 받치다 2. 지탱하다 | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 팀 2. 대(隊) 3. 조 | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 아주 작은 2. 조그마한 | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 탑(塔) 2. 타워 3. 탑 | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 여행(旅行)하다 | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 떨다 2. 떨리다 | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 마을 2. 촌락 | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 경고하다 | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 약하다 | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 부유한 2. 돈이 많은 | 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.
Korean 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 | 속삭이다 | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 현명하다 2. 명철하다 3. 지혜롭다 | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 궁금하다 | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 걱정하다 | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 울안 2. 마당 3. 뜰 | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 갈지자 2. 지그재그 3. 갈지 | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 더하다 | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 채우다 | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 인형(人形) 2. 인형 | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 숨겼다 2. 감추었다 | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 마시다 2. 드시다 3. 먹다 | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 씻다 2. 빨다 | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 열둘 2. 십이(十二) | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바쁘다 2. 분주하다 | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 늦은 2. 늦다 | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 꼬리 2. 테일 3. 후미 | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 머무르다 2. 투숙하다 3. 묵다 | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 깨물다 2. 물다 | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 벌 | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 큰 2. 크다 3. 큼직하다 | 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. 항상 2. 늘 3. 언제나 | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 막다 2. 닫다 3. 다물다 | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 해보다 | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 말하다 2. 쓰여 있다 | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 눈 | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 어제 2. 작일 | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 씨앗 2. 종자 | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | 파이 | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 코트 2. 외투(外套) 3. 겉옷 | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 머리카락 2. 털 | 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.
Korean translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 묶다 2. 매다 3. 맺다 | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 염소 2. 산양(山羊) 3. 산양 | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 기차(汽車) 2. 열차(列車) 3. 렬차(列車) | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 가르치다 | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 묶다 2. 매다 3. 맺다 | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 두꺼비 2. 두터비 | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 계단(階段) 2. 계단 | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 뜻하다 2. 의미하다 | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 목구멍 2. 목 | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 년 2. 해 | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 무릎 2. 오금 | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 조용하다 2. 잠잠 | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 발가락 | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 자기-의 | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 올빼미 2. 부엉이 | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보여주다 2. 가리키다 | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 소 2. 암소 | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 토끼 2. 바니 3. 버니 | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 구름 2. 클라우드 | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 요리하다 2. 조리하다 | 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. 예쁜 2. 예쁘다 3. 아름답다 | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 당신 것 | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 노래하다 2. 부르다 3. 노래부르다 | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 몸 2. 신체(身體) 3. 보디 | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 빛 2. 햇빛 | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 행복하다 2. 기뻐하다 3. 기쁘다 | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 뼈 | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가져오다 2. 갖다 주다 3. 데려오다 | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 지니다 2. 나르다 3. 싣다 | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 꽉 조인 2. 단단히 닫힌 | 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.
Korean 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 | 페니 | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 넓다 2. 넓은 3. 폭넓다 | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 높이 2. 고도 3. 신장 | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 준비되다 | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 확실하다 | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 내주다 2. 주다 3. 드리다 | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 높다 | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 울다 | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 얼음 2. 빙판 3. 아이스 | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가득 찬 2. 가득하다 | 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. 테이블 2. 탁자(卓子) 3. 상(床) | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 불다 2. 불어오다 3. 날아가다 | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 얼굴 2. 낯 3. 안면(顔面) | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 도움이 되는 | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 보라색의 | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 알았다 2. 알다 | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 착하다 2. 근사하다 | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 고맙다 | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 병(甁) 2. 물통 3. 병 | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 그렸다 2. 그리다 | 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 | 두번 | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 희망에 찬 2. 기대에 찬 | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 아름답다 2. 예쁘다 3. 이쁘다 | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 작은 2. 조그마한 | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. 몇몇의 2. 소수의 | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 도시(都市) 2. 시내(市內) 3. 시(市) | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 땅 2. 토지(土地) 3. 지 | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보내다 2. 떠나보내다 3. 날리다 | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자신 2. 자기 자신 | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 양말 | 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.
Korean 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 | 유리 | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 두꺼운 2. 두툼한 | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 절반 2. 반쪽 | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 노크 2. 노킹 3. 두드리다 | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 서쪽 | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 쉬다 | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 운 2. 재수 3. 행운 | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 배우다 | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 느꼈다 2. 느끼다 | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 웃기다 2. 우습다 3. 우스운 | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 소금 2. 솔트 3. 염분 | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 질문 2. 문제 3. 문의 | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …하자마자 2. …했을 때 | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 마르다 2. 메마르다 | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 헛간 2. 마방 3. 우사 | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 옥수수 | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 진흙 2. 흙 | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 카드 2. 축하 카드 | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가게 2. 상점 | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 사람 2. 개인 | 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. 셋째 2. 세 번째 | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잊다 2. 까먹다 3. 깜빡하다 | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 숫자 | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 타다 2. 불타다 | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 부분(部分) 2. 일부(一部) 3. 쪽 | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잊다 2. 까먹다 3. 깜빡하다 | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 나중에 2. 이따 3. 조만간 | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 아프다 2. 통증이 있다 | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 농장 | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 독자 2. 읽는 사람 | 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.
Korean 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 | … 동안 | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 달러 2. 벅 | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바닥 2. 플로어 3. 마루 | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 넷째 2. 네 번째 | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 갈퀴 | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 귀 | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보았다 2. 본 | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 동쪽 | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 레이디 2. 부인 3. 숙녀 | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 이 2. 치아 | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 미소 짓다 2. 웃다 | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자리 2. 좌석(座席/坐席) 3. 시트 | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 일찍 2. 빨리 3. 일찌감치 | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 발뒤꿈치 2. 발뒤축 3. 힐 | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 돌 2. 돌멩이 3. 스톤 | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잎 2. 잎사귀 | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 천천히 2. 서서히 3. 슬슬 | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자유로운 2. 풀려난 | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 페이지 2. 쪽 3. 페지 | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 떠나다 2. 나가다 | 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 | 최근에 | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잠든 2. 자고 있는 | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 또 2. 그 밖에 | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 아침 2. 아침밥 3. 아침 식사(食事) | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 하늘 2. 상공 3. 공중 | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 믿다 | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 무더기 2. 더미 3. 산더미 | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 벽(壁) 2. 벽 3. 담장 | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 못 | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 복도 | 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.
Korean 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. 저녁 식사 2. 저녁밥 | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 항해하다 2. 배를 타고 가다 | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 미끄러지다 | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 거리 2. 가로(街路) 3. 길 | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 그늘 | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 그리다 2. 긋다 | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 듣다 2. 들어주다 | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바퀴 2. 휠 3. 륜 | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 훔치다 2. 훔쳐가다 | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 기어가다 2. 기다 | 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. -까지 2. 까지 | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 볼 2. 뺨 3. 치크 | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 문장(文章) 2. 센텐스 3. 문장 | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 거의 2. 뻔하다 3. 거진 | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 달 2. 월(月) 3. 월간(月間) | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …에 기대어 2. …에 붙여 | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 쌀 2. 밥 3. 진지 | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 팔 2. 오른팔 3. 팔뚝 | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 더럽다 | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 센트 2. 유로센트 | The old button cost only one cent. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wait here ___ the bell rings.
Answer: until
2. A raindrop rolled down my ___.
Answer: cheek
3. Begin each ___ with a capital letter.
Answer: sentence
4. The glass was ___ full.
Answer: almost
5. February is the shortest ___.
Answer: month
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 호기심이 많다 2. 궁금하다 3. 궁금 | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 과학 | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 천문학(天文學) 2. 천문학 3. 천문 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 지도책(地圖冊) 2. 아틀라스 | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 어스 2. 얼스 3. 지구 | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 대양(大洋) 2. 바다 3. 오션 | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 섬 2. 도(島) 3. 섬나라 | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 절벽(絶壁) 2. 벼랑 3. 클리프 | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 행성 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 망원경(望遠鏡) 2. 망원경 3. 망원 | 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.
Korean 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. 유니버스 2. 누리 3. 코스모 | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 도구(道具) 2. 기계(器械) 3. 기구(器具) | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 발명-하다 | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 설계(設計) 2. 계획(計劃) 3. 디자인 | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 재다 | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 중력 | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 균형 | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 잇다 2. 연결하다 | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. 벌레 2. 곤충 3. 충 | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 도마뱀 | 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 | 송아지 | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 무리 2. 떼 3. 군(群) | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 발톱 2. 클로 3. 집게 | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 조금씩 깨물다 | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 쉼터 2. 피난처 3. 대피소 | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 수집-하다 2. 모으다 3. 거두다 | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 알아차리다 2. 깨닫다 3. 눈치채다 | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. 발견하다 2. 찾아내다 3. 알아내다 | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 설명하다 | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 보여주다 2. 보이다 3. 나타내다 | 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. 사고(事故) 2. 우발 3. 사고 | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 동의(同意)하다 2. 응하다 | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 도착하다 2. 닿다 3. 다다르다 | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 경청 2. 주목 3. 유의 | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 상 2. 상장 | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 알고 있는 | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 플래카드 2. 현수막(懸垂幕) 3. 배너 | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 맨 | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밑바닥 2. 받침대 3. 저변 | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 바닷가 2. 해변(海邊) 3. 비치 | 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.
Korean 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. …외에도 2. …뿐만 아니라 | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 판자(板子) 2. 보드 3. 판자 | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 튀다 2. 튕겨 오르다 | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 뇌(腦) 2. 뇌수(腦髓) 3. 두뇌(頭腦) | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 용감하다 | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밝다 2. 환하다 3. 훤하다 | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 케이지 | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 잔잔하다 2. 고요하다 | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 커리어 2. 경력 3. 이력 | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 가운데 2. 중심(中心) 3. 센타 | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 응원하다 2. 환호하다 | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 깨물다 2. 씹다 3. 곱씹다 | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 명확한 2. 분명한 | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 동호회 2. 동아리 3. 클럽 | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 중심부 2. 심 3. 코아 | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 모퉁이 2. 코너 3. 가각(街角) | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 두 마리 2. 한 쌍 | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 군중 2. 사람들 | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 축축하다 2. 습하다 3. 촉촉하다 | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 위험하다 | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 돌진하다 2. 쏜살같이 달리다 | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 여명 2. 새벽 | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 깊은 2. 깊다 3. 두텁다 | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 헐다 | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 버리다 | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 뛰어들다 | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 돔 2. 둥근 지붕 | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 의심하다 | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | 다스 | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 원수 2. 적 3. 대적 | 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.
Korean 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 | 저녁 | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 바로 2. 딱 3. 정확히 | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 초과 2. 과도 3. 과잉 | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 팩토리 2. 공장 3. 플랜트 | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 공정한 2. 공평한 | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 유명하다 2. 유명 | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 연회(宴會) 2. 성찬 3. 잔치 | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 밭 2. 들판 3. 필드 | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 결국(結局) 2. 결국 3. 비로소 | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 퍼덕이다 2. 날개를 퍼덕이다 | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 뜨다 2. 물에 뜨다 | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 홍수 | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 접다 2. 개다 | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 겁주다 2. 무섭게 하다 | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 연료 | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 틈 2. 간격 3. 갭 | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 바라보다 | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 욕심 많다 2. 탐욕스럽다 | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 해 2. 피해 3. 손상 | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 구상 2. 생각 | 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. 지도자 2. 팀장 3. 조장 | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 뛰다 | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 지방의 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 외롭다 2. 고독하다 | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 럭셔리 2. 사치 3. 호화 | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 행군-하다 | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 언급하다 2. 말하다 | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 모터 2. 기관(機關) 3. 엔진 | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 긴장한 2. 불안한 | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 창백한 2. 옅다 3. 창백하다 | 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.
Korean translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 행렬(行列) 2. 퍼레이드 3. 행진(行進) | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. …을 지나 2. …을 넘어서 | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 산꼭대기 2. 봉우리 3. 꼭대기 | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 증거(證據) 2. 증거 3. 증명 | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 반사하다 | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 썰 2. 루머 3. 소문 | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 안전하다 2. 온전하다 | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 학자 | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 물개 | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 찾다 2. 찾아다니다 3. 뒤지다 | 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. 가라앉다 2. 내려앉다 | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 떨다 | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 샤이 2. 부끄럽다 | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 실력 2. 재주 3. 기량 | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 약간-의 2. 가볍다 3. 경미 | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 매끄러운 2. 매끈한 | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 흙 2. 토양 | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 흔들리지 않는 2. 안정된 | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 가닥 2. 갈래 3. 결 | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 시내 2. 개울 3. 줄기 | 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. 받치다 2. 지탱하다 | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 팀 2. 대(隊) 3. 조 | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 아주 작은 2. 조그마한 | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 탑(塔) 2. 타워 3. 탑 | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 여행(旅行)하다 | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 떨다 2. 떨리다 | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 마을 2. 촌락 | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 경고하다 | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 약하다 | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 부유한 2. 돈이 많은 | 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.
Korean 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 | 속삭이다 | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 현명하다 2. 명철하다 3. 지혜롭다 | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 궁금하다 | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 걱정하다 | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 울안 2. 마당 3. 뜰 | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. 갈지자 2. 지그재그 3. 갈지 | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 더하다 | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 채우다 | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 인형(人形) 2. 인형 | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 숨겼다 2. 감추었다 | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 마시다 2. 드시다 3. 먹다 | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 씻다 2. 빨다 | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 열둘 2. 십이(十二) | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바쁘다 2. 분주하다 | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 늦은 2. 늦다 | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 꼬리 2. 테일 3. 후미 | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 머무르다 2. 투숙하다 3. 묵다 | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 깨물다 2. 물다 | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 벌 | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 큰 2. 크다 3. 큼직하다 | 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. 항상 2. 늘 3. 언제나 | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 막다 2. 닫다 3. 다물다 | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 해보다 | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 말하다 2. 쓰여 있다 | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 눈 | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 어제 2. 작일 | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 씨앗 2. 종자 | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | 파이 | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 코트 2. 외투(外套) 3. 겉옷 | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 머리카락 2. 털 | 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.
Korean translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 묶다 2. 매다 3. 맺다 | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 염소 2. 산양(山羊) 3. 산양 | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 기차(汽車) 2. 열차(列車) 3. 렬차(列車) | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 가르치다 | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 묶다 2. 매다 3. 맺다 | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 두꺼비 2. 두터비 | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 계단(階段) 2. 계단 | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 뜻하다 2. 의미하다 | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 목구멍 2. 목 | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 년 2. 해 | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 무릎 2. 오금 | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 조용하다 2. 잠잠 | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 발가락 | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 자기-의 | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 올빼미 2. 부엉이 | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보여주다 2. 가리키다 | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 소 2. 암소 | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 토끼 2. 바니 3. 버니 | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 구름 2. 클라우드 | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 요리하다 2. 조리하다 | 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. 예쁜 2. 예쁘다 3. 아름답다 | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 당신 것 | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 노래하다 2. 부르다 3. 노래부르다 | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 몸 2. 신체(身體) 3. 보디 | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 빛 2. 햇빛 | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 행복하다 2. 기뻐하다 3. 기쁘다 | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 뼈 | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가져오다 2. 갖다 주다 3. 데려오다 | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 지니다 2. 나르다 3. 싣다 | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 꽉 조인 2. 단단히 닫힌 | 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.
Korean 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 | 페니 | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 넓다 2. 넓은 3. 폭넓다 | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 높이 2. 고도 3. 신장 | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 준비되다 | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 확실하다 | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 내주다 2. 주다 3. 드리다 | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 높다 | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 울다 | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 얼음 2. 빙판 3. 아이스 | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가득 찬 2. 가득하다 | 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. 테이블 2. 탁자(卓子) 3. 상(床) | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 불다 2. 불어오다 3. 날아가다 | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 얼굴 2. 낯 3. 안면(顔面) | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 도움이 되는 | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 보라색의 | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 알았다 2. 알다 | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 착하다 2. 근사하다 | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 고맙다 | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 병(甁) 2. 물통 3. 병 | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 그렸다 2. 그리다 | 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 | 두번 | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 희망에 찬 2. 기대에 찬 | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. 아름답다 2. 예쁘다 3. 이쁘다 | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 작은 2. 조그마한 | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | 1. 몇몇의 2. 소수의 | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 도시(都市) 2. 시내(市內) 3. 시(市) | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 땅 2. 토지(土地) 3. 지 | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보내다 2. 떠나보내다 3. 날리다 | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자신 2. 자기 자신 | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 양말 | 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.
Korean 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 | 유리 | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 두꺼운 2. 두툼한 | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 절반 2. 반쪽 | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 노크 2. 노킹 3. 두드리다 | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 서쪽 | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 쉬다 | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 운 2. 재수 3. 행운 | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 배우다 | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 느꼈다 2. 느끼다 | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 웃기다 2. 우습다 3. 우스운 | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 소금 2. 솔트 3. 염분 | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 질문 2. 문제 3. 문의 | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …하자마자 2. …했을 때 | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 마르다 2. 메마르다 | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 헛간 2. 마방 3. 우사 | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 옥수수 | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 진흙 2. 흙 | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 카드 2. 축하 카드 | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 가게 2. 상점 | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 사람 2. 개인 | 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. 셋째 2. 세 번째 | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잊다 2. 까먹다 3. 깜빡하다 | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | 숫자 | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 타다 2. 불타다 | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 부분(部分) 2. 일부(一部) 3. 쪽 | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잊다 2. 까먹다 3. 깜빡하다 | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 나중에 2. 이따 3. 조만간 | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 아프다 2. 통증이 있다 | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 농장 | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 독자 2. 읽는 사람 | 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.
Korean 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 | … 동안 | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 달러 2. 벅 | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바닥 2. 플로어 3. 마루 | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. 넷째 2. 네 번째 | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 갈퀴 | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 귀 | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 보았다 2. 본 | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 동쪽 | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 레이디 2. 부인 3. 숙녀 | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 이 2. 치아 | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 미소 짓다 2. 웃다 | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자리 2. 좌석(座席/坐席) 3. 시트 | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 일찍 2. 빨리 3. 일찌감치 | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 발뒤꿈치 2. 발뒤축 3. 힐 | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 돌 2. 돌멩이 3. 스톤 | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잎 2. 잎사귀 | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. 천천히 2. 서서히 3. 슬슬 | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 자유로운 2. 풀려난 | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 페이지 2. 쪽 3. 페지 | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 떠나다 2. 나가다 | 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 | 최근에 | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. 잠든 2. 자고 있는 | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 또 2. 그 밖에 | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 아침 2. 아침밥 3. 아침 식사(食事) | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 하늘 2. 상공 3. 공중 | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 믿다 | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 무더기 2. 더미 3. 산더미 | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 벽(壁) 2. 벽 3. 담장 | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 못 | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 복도 | 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.
Korean 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. 저녁 식사 2. 저녁밥 | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 항해하다 2. 배를 타고 가다 | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 미끄러지다 | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 거리 2. 가로(街路) 3. 길 | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 그늘 | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 그리다 2. 긋다 | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 듣다 2. 들어주다 | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 바퀴 2. 휠 3. 륜 | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 훔치다 2. 훔쳐가다 | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 기어가다 2. 기다 | 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. -까지 2. 까지 | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 볼 2. 뺨 3. 치크 | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. 문장(文章) 2. 센텐스 3. 문장 | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. 거의 2. 뻔하다 3. 거진 | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 달 2. 월(月) 3. 월간(月間) | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. …에 기대어 2. …에 붙여 | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 쌀 2. 밥 3. 진지 | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 팔 2. 오른팔 3. 팔뚝 | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 더럽다 | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. 센트 2. 유로센트 | 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