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. любопы́тный 2. любозна́тельный 3. проявля́ющий интере́с | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | наука | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. астроно́мия 2. астрономия | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. а́тлас 2. атлас | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. мир 2. свет | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. океа́н 2. океан | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. о́стров 2. остров | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. скала́ 2. утёс 3. клиф | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. плане́та 2. планета | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. телеско́п 2. телескоп | 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.
Russian 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. вселе́нная 2. мир | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. инструме́нт 2. ору́дие 3. приспособле́ние | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. изобрета́ть 2. изобрести́ 3. создава́ть | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. план 2. констру́кция 3. диза́йн | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ме́ра 2. разме́р 3. измеря́ть | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. серьёзность 2. ва́жность | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | балансир | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. соединя́ть | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. бука́шка 2. козя́вка | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. я́щерица 2. я́щерка 3. я́щер | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. телёнок 2. теле́ц | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ста́до 2. табу́н | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ко́готь 2. коготь | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | грызть | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ночле́жка 2. прибе́жище 3. приста́нище | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. собира́ть 2. собра́ть 3. коллекциони́ровать | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. замеча́ть 2. заме́тить | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. открыва́ть 2. откры́ть 3. обнару́живать | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. объясня́ть 2. объясни́ть | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. представля́ть 2. предста́вить | 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. несча́стный слу́чай 2. ава́рия 3. катастро́фа | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. соглаша́ться 2. согласи́ться 3. приходи́ть к согласие | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доходи́ть 2. дойти́ 3. доезжа́ть | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. внима́ние 2. внима́тельность | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. приз 2. награ́да 3. пре́мия | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. в ку́рсе 2. знать 3. осведомлённый | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. транспара́нт 2. перетя́жка 3. растя́жка | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. го́лый 2. пусто́й | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | осно́ва | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пляж 2. взмо́рье | 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.
Russian 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. кро́ме 2. поми́мо | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доска́ 2. стол | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отска́кивать 2. отскочи́ть | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. головно́й мозг 2. мозг 3. мозги́ | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. хра́брый 2. сме́лый 3. отва́жный | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. я́ркий 2. я́сный 3. све́тлый | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кле́тка 2. клетка | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. споко́йный 2. ти́хий | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. карье́ра 2. карьера | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. центр 2. середи́на 3. среди́на | 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. аплоди́ровать 2. приве́тствовать 3. поощря́ть | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. жева́ть 2. жевать | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разъясня́ть 2. разъясни́ть 3. проясня́ть | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. устра́ивать скла́дчину 2. клуб | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ядро́ 2. сердцеви́на | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. у́гол 2. уголо́к 3. закуто́к | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. па́ра 2. чета́ 3. пара | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ку́ча | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | сыро́й | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. опа́сный 2. риско́ванный | 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. спринт 2. бросо́к 3. мча́ться | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. наступа́ть 2. рассвета́ть 3. восхо́д | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. глубо́кий 2. глубокий | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разруша́ть 2. разру́шить 3. сноси́ть | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отбра́сывать 2. отбро́сить 3. выбра́сывать | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ныро́к 2. прыжо́к 3. нырну́ть | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. свод 2. колпа́к | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. сомнева́ться 2. сомневаться | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дю́жина 2. дюжина | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. враг 2. во́рог 3. не́друг | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ве́чер 2. де́нь 3. вечер | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. то́чно 2. точно | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | франши́за | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. заво́д 2. фа́брика 3. комбина́т | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. прие́млемый 2. сно́сный | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. изве́стный 2. знаменитый | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пир 2. пи́ршество 3. банке́т | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. по́ле 2. луг 3. ни́ва | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | в конце́ концо́в | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. маха́ть 2. помаха́ть | 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. пла́вать 2. всплывать 3. всплыть | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. наводне́ние 2. пото́п 3. па́водок | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. перегиба́ть 2. перегну́ть 3. скла́дывать | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. испуга́ть 2. напуга́ть 3. пуга́ть | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. то́пливо 2. горю́чее 3. топливо | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. переры́в 2. окно́ | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. при́стальный взгля́д 2. разгля́дывать | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. а́лчный 2. жа́дный 3. ненасы́тный | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. вред 2. уще́рб 3. поврежде́ние | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. представле́ние 2. поня́тие 3. за́мысел | 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 | вожа́к | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. скака́ть 2. скакну́ть 3. пры́гать | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ме́стный 2. тузе́мец 3. лока́льный | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. одино́кий 2. уединённый 3. безлю́дный | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ро́скошь | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | марширова́ть | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. упомина́ние 2. ссы́лка 3. упомина́ть | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. мото́р 2. дви́гатель | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | не́рвный | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | бле́дный | 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.
Russian 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. пара́д 2. парад | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. проше́дшее вре́мя 2. про́шлое 3. было́е | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. верши́на 2. пик | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доказа́тельство 2. пруф 3. доказательство | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отража́ть 2. отража́ться 3. отрази́ть | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. слух 2. молва́ 3. то́лки | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | безопа́сный | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. знато́к 2. экспе́рт 3. студе́нт | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. тюле́нь 2. тюлень | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разы́скивать 2. разыска́ть | 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. заселя́ть 2. колонизи́ровать 3. сели́ться | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дрожа́ть 2. трясти́сь | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пугли́вый 2. боязли́вый 3. засте́нчивый | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. уме́ние 2. на́вык 3. дар | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | незначи́тельный | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | гла́дкий | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. по́чва 2. грунт | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | усто́йчивый | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. цепочка 2. цепь | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. течь 2. руче́й 3. пото́к | 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. подде́ржка 2. подде́рживать 3. поддержа́ть | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кома́нда 2. брига́да 3. арте́ль | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кро́шечный 2. кро́хотный 3. малю́сенький | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ба́шня 2. вы́шка 3. ве́жа | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. путевой 2. путеше́ствовать 3. е́здить | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дрожа́ть 2. трясти́сь 3. трепета́ть | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дере́вня 2. село́ 3. ау́л | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. предупрежда́ть 2. предупреди́ть 3. предостерега́ть | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отстой 2. сла́бый | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. бога́тый 2. зажи́точный 3. обеспе́ченный | 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.
Russian 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 | шёпот | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. му́дрый 2. у́мный 3. разу́мный | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. интересова́ться 2. спра́шивать себя́ 3. интересно | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. беспоко́иться 2. волнова́ться 3. пережива́ть | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. двор 2. дво́рик | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. зигза́г 2. зигзаг | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. добавля́ть 2. доба́вить 3. прибавля́ть | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. заполня́ть 2. запо́лнить 3. запо́лниться | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ку́кла 2. ля́лька 3. пупс | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. пря́таться 2. спря́таться 3. скрыва́ться | 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. пить 2. вы́пить 3. попи́ть | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. мыть 2. помы́ть 3. вы́мыть | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. двена́дцать 2. двенадцать | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. де́ятельный 2. за́нятый 3. занято́й | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́здний 2. запозда́лый 3. поздний | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | хвост | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. остава́ться 2. оста́ться 3. остана́вливаться | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. отку́сывать 2. откуси́ть 3. кусать | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пчела́ 2. пчела | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. большо́й 2. кру́пный | 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. всегда́ 2. ве́чно 3. всегда | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. закрыва́ть 2. закры́ть 3. закрыть | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. пыта́ться 2. попро́бовать 3. про́бовать | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́лос 2. пра́во голос 3. говори́ть | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. глаз 2. о́ко | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. вчера́ 2. вчера | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. засевать 2. высевать 3. засеивать | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пиро́г 2. пирожо́к 3. беля́ш | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пальто́ 2. пиджа́к | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. во́лосы 2. волос | 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.
Russian 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. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. привя́зывать | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. коза́ 2. козёл 3. коза | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́езд 2. парово́з 3. поезд | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. научи́ть 2. обуча́ть 3. обучи́ть | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. привя́зывать | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. жа́ба 2. жаба | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ле́стница 2. ступе́ньки 3. ступенька | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. сре́днее 2. ду́мать 3. име́ть в виду́ | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́рло 2. гло́тка 3. горло | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | год | 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. коле́но 2. колено | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ти́хий | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. па́лец 2. па́лец нога 3. па́лец на нога | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. свой 2. со́бственный 3. собственный | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сова́ 2. фи́лин 3. сыч | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. демонстра́ция 2. пока́з 3. пока́зывать | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | корова | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. кро́лик 2. крольчо́нок 3. за́йчик | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. о́блако 2. ту́ча 3. облако | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́вар 2. повари́ха 3. кок | 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. хоро́шенький 2. ми́лый 3. милови́дный | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | Ваш | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. петь 2. спеть | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. те́ло 2. тело | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | свет | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. счастли́вый 2. ра́достный 3. счастливый | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | кость | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. приноси́ть 2. принести́ 3. приводи́ть | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. нести́ 2. носи́ть 3. понести́ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | те́сный | 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.
Russian 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 | 1. пе́нни 2. пенс | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. широ́кий 2. широкий | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. высота́ 2. вышина́ 3. высота | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. гото́вый 2. готовый | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. уве́ренный 2. надёжный 3. ве́рный | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | дача | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. высо́кий 2. высокий | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. плач 2. пла́кать 3. рыда́ть | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | лёд | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́лный 2. напо́лненный 3. запо́лненный | 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. стол 2. таблица | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. дуть 2. ду́нуть 3. поду́ть | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. лицо́ 2. лик 3. физионо́мия | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. поле́зный 2. любе́зный | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. пу́рпурный 2. пурпу́рный 3. фиоле́товый | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. знать 2. ве́дать 3. ведать | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. симпати́чный 2. ми́лый 3. вку́сный | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. благода́рный 2. призна́тельный | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. буты́лка 2. фля́жка 3. бутылка | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. рисова́ть 2. нарисова́ть 3. черти́ть | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A smile spread across her ___.
Answer: face
2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.
Answer: helpful
3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.
Answer: purple
4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.
Answer: knew
5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.
Answer: nice
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. два́жды 2. два ра́за | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | обнадёживающий | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. я́сный 2. прекра́сный 3. краси́вый | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ма́ло 2. ма́ленький 3. ма́лый | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ма́ло | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́род 2. град 3. город | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. земля́ 2. земля | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. посыла́ть 2. слать 3. посла́ть | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сам 2. себя́ 3. себе́ | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. носо́к 2. носок | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. стака́н 2. рю́мка 3. скля́нка | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. в толщину́ 2. толстый | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. полови́на 2. тайм 3. половина | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. стук 2. полива́ть 3. ха́ять | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. за́пад 2. вест 3. захо́д | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. отдыха́ть 2. отдохну́ть | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. уда́ча 2. везе́ние 3. сча́стье | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. изуча́ть 2. изучи́ть 3. обуча́ться | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. чу́вствовать 2. тро́гать 3. фетр | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. заба́вный 2. прико́льный 3. смешно́й | 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. соль 2. пова́ренная соль | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. расспра́шивать 2. расспроси́ть 3. допра́шивать | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. на 2. в 3. по | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. сухо́й 2. сухой | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ови́н 2. амба́р 3. сара́й | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | зерно́ | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. земля́ 2. по́чва 3. грязь | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ка́рточка 2. ка́рта 3. карта | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. склад 2. храни́лище | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. челове́к 2. человек 3. лицо | 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. те́рция 2. треть 3. (одна) третья (часть) | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. забыва́ть 2. забы́ть 3. забывать | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | номер | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. жечь 2. сжига́ть 3. сжечь | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. часть 2. до́ля | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. забыва́ть 2. забы́ть 3. забывать | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́зже 2. по́сле 3. пото́м | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. причиня́ть боль 2. причини́ть боль 3. ра́нить | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. фе́рма 2. хозя́йство 3. ферма | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. чита́тель 2. чита́тельница 3. читатель | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. в тече́ние 2. во вре́мя 3. во времена́ | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. до́ллар 2. доллар | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | дно | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. четвёртая переда́ча 2. четвёртый | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. гра́бли 2. грабли | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. у́хо 2. у́ши 3. ухо | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ви́деть 2. уви́деть 3. навидеться | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ост 2. восто́к 3. восхо́д | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ле́ди 2. да́ма 3. суда́рыня | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | зубы | 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. улы́бка 2. усме́шка 3. улыбка | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сиде́нье 2. ме́сто | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ра́но 2. рано | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пя́тка 2. пята́ 3. пятка | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ка́мень 2. ка́мешек 3. камень | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. лист 2. ли́стья | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ме́дленно 2. медленно | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. свобо́дный 2. неза́нятый 3. во́льный | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. страни́ца 2. страница | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. оставля́ть 2. оста́вить | 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 | даве | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. спя́щий 2. усну́вший 3. спать | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ина́че | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. за́втрак 2. завтрак | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. не́бо 2. небо | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ве́рить 2. пове́рить | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ку́ча 2. гру́да 3. сто́пка | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. стена́ 2. вал 3. стена | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. гвоздь 2. ноготь | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. общежи́тие 2. зал 3. за́ла | 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.
Russian 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. обе́д 2. у́жин | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. па́рус 2. ветри́ло 3. плыть | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | скользи́ть | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. у́лица 2. улица | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | тень | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. рисова́ть 2. нарисова́ть 3. черти́ть | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. слу́шать 2. послу́шать 3. слушать | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. колесо́ 2. колесо | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. сто́ла 2. паланти́н | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́лзать 2. попо́лзать 3. ползти́ | 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. до 2. до тех пор, пока́ не 3. пока́ не | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. щека́ 2. щека | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. предложе́ние 2. фра́за 3. предложение | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. почти́ 2. почти́ что | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ме́сяц 2. месяц | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. напро́тив 2. ря́дом с 3. по | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | рис | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ру́чка 2. рука 3. рука́ | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. гря́зный 2. испа́чканный 3. грязный | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | цент | 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. любопы́тный 2. любозна́тельный 3. проявля́ющий интере́с | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | наука | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. астроно́мия 2. астрономия | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. а́тлас 2. атлас | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. мир 2. свет | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. океа́н 2. океан | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. о́стров 2. остров | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. скала́ 2. утёс 3. клиф | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. плане́та 2. планета | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. телеско́п 2. телескоп | 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.
Russian 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. вселе́нная 2. мир | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. инструме́нт 2. ору́дие 3. приспособле́ние | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. изобрета́ть 2. изобрести́ 3. создава́ть | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. план 2. констру́кция 3. диза́йн | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ме́ра 2. разме́р 3. измеря́ть | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. серьёзность 2. ва́жность | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | балансир | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. соединя́ть | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. бука́шка 2. козя́вка | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. я́щерица 2. я́щерка 3. я́щер | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. телёнок 2. теле́ц | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ста́до 2. табу́н | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ко́готь 2. коготь | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | грызть | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ночле́жка 2. прибе́жище 3. приста́нище | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. собира́ть 2. собра́ть 3. коллекциони́ровать | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. замеча́ть 2. заме́тить | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. открыва́ть 2. откры́ть 3. обнару́живать | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. объясня́ть 2. объясни́ть | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. представля́ть 2. предста́вить | 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. несча́стный слу́чай 2. ава́рия 3. катастро́фа | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. соглаша́ться 2. согласи́ться 3. приходи́ть к согласие | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доходи́ть 2. дойти́ 3. доезжа́ть | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. внима́ние 2. внима́тельность | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. приз 2. награ́да 3. пре́мия | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. в ку́рсе 2. знать 3. осведомлённый | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. транспара́нт 2. перетя́жка 3. растя́жка | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. го́лый 2. пусто́й | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | осно́ва | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пляж 2. взмо́рье | 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.
Russian 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. кро́ме 2. поми́мо | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доска́ 2. стол | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отска́кивать 2. отскочи́ть | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. головно́й мозг 2. мозг 3. мозги́ | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. хра́брый 2. сме́лый 3. отва́жный | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. я́ркий 2. я́сный 3. све́тлый | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кле́тка 2. клетка | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. споко́йный 2. ти́хий | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. карье́ра 2. карьера | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. центр 2. середи́на 3. среди́на | 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. аплоди́ровать 2. приве́тствовать 3. поощря́ть | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. жева́ть 2. жевать | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разъясня́ть 2. разъясни́ть 3. проясня́ть | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. устра́ивать скла́дчину 2. клуб | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ядро́ 2. сердцеви́на | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. у́гол 2. уголо́к 3. закуто́к | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. па́ра 2. чета́ 3. пара | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ку́ча | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | сыро́й | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. опа́сный 2. риско́ванный | 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. спринт 2. бросо́к 3. мча́ться | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. наступа́ть 2. рассвета́ть 3. восхо́д | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. глубо́кий 2. глубокий | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разруша́ть 2. разру́шить 3. сноси́ть | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отбра́сывать 2. отбро́сить 3. выбра́сывать | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ныро́к 2. прыжо́к 3. нырну́ть | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. свод 2. колпа́к | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. сомнева́ться 2. сомневаться | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дю́жина 2. дюжина | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. враг 2. во́рог 3. не́друг | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ве́чер 2. де́нь 3. вечер | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. то́чно 2. точно | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | франши́за | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. заво́д 2. фа́брика 3. комбина́т | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. прие́млемый 2. сно́сный | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. изве́стный 2. знаменитый | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пир 2. пи́ршество 3. банке́т | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. по́ле 2. луг 3. ни́ва | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | в конце́ концо́в | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. маха́ть 2. помаха́ть | 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. пла́вать 2. всплывать 3. всплыть | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. наводне́ние 2. пото́п 3. па́водок | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. перегиба́ть 2. перегну́ть 3. скла́дывать | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. испуга́ть 2. напуга́ть 3. пуга́ть | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. то́пливо 2. горю́чее 3. топливо | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. переры́в 2. окно́ | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. при́стальный взгля́д 2. разгля́дывать | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. а́лчный 2. жа́дный 3. ненасы́тный | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. вред 2. уще́рб 3. поврежде́ние | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. представле́ние 2. поня́тие 3. за́мысел | 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 | вожа́к | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. скака́ть 2. скакну́ть 3. пры́гать | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ме́стный 2. тузе́мец 3. лока́льный | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. одино́кий 2. уединённый 3. безлю́дный | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | ро́скошь | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | марширова́ть | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. упомина́ние 2. ссы́лка 3. упомина́ть | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. мото́р 2. дви́гатель | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | не́рвный | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | бле́дный | 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.
Russian 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. пара́д 2. парад | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. проше́дшее вре́мя 2. про́шлое 3. было́е | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. верши́на 2. пик | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. доказа́тельство 2. пруф 3. доказательство | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отража́ть 2. отража́ться 3. отрази́ть | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. слух 2. молва́ 3. то́лки | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | безопа́сный | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. знато́к 2. экспе́рт 3. студе́нт | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. тюле́нь 2. тюлень | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. разы́скивать 2. разыска́ть | 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. заселя́ть 2. колонизи́ровать 3. сели́ться | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дрожа́ть 2. трясти́сь | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. пугли́вый 2. боязли́вый 3. засте́нчивый | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. уме́ние 2. на́вык 3. дар | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | незначи́тельный | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | гла́дкий | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. по́чва 2. грунт | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | усто́йчивый | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. цепочка 2. цепь | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. течь 2. руче́й 3. пото́к | 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. подде́ржка 2. подде́рживать 3. поддержа́ть | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кома́нда 2. брига́да 3. арте́ль | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. кро́шечный 2. кро́хотный 3. малю́сенький | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ба́шня 2. вы́шка 3. ве́жа | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. путевой 2. путеше́ствовать 3. е́здить | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дрожа́ть 2. трясти́сь 3. трепета́ть | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. дере́вня 2. село́ 3. ау́л | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. предупрежда́ть 2. предупреди́ть 3. предостерега́ть | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. отстой 2. сла́бый | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. бога́тый 2. зажи́точный 3. обеспе́ченный | 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.
Russian 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 | шёпот | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. му́дрый 2. у́мный 3. разу́мный | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. интересова́ться 2. спра́шивать себя́ 3. интересно | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. беспоко́иться 2. волнова́ться 3. пережива́ть | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. двор 2. дво́рик | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. зигза́г 2. зигзаг | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. добавля́ть 2. доба́вить 3. прибавля́ть | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. заполня́ть 2. запо́лнить 3. запо́лниться | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ку́кла 2. ля́лька 3. пупс | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. пря́таться 2. спря́таться 3. скрыва́ться | 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. пить 2. вы́пить 3. попи́ть | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. мыть 2. помы́ть 3. вы́мыть | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. двена́дцать 2. двенадцать | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. де́ятельный 2. за́нятый 3. занято́й | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́здний 2. запозда́лый 3. поздний | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | хвост | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. остава́ться 2. оста́ться 3. остана́вливаться | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. отку́сывать 2. откуси́ть 3. кусать | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пчела́ 2. пчела | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. большо́й 2. кру́пный | 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. всегда́ 2. ве́чно 3. всегда | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. закрыва́ть 2. закры́ть 3. закрыть | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. пыта́ться 2. попро́бовать 3. про́бовать | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́лос 2. пра́во голос 3. говори́ть | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. глаз 2. о́ко | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. вчера́ 2. вчера | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. засевать 2. высевать 3. засеивать | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пиро́г 2. пирожо́к 3. беля́ш | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пальто́ 2. пиджа́к | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. во́лосы 2. волос | 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.
Russian 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. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. привя́зывать | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. коза́ 2. козёл 3. коза | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́езд 2. парово́з 3. поезд | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. научи́ть 2. обуча́ть 3. обучи́ть | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. свя́зывать 2. связа́ть 3. привя́зывать | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. жа́ба 2. жаба | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ле́стница 2. ступе́ньки 3. ступенька | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. сре́днее 2. ду́мать 3. име́ть в виду́ | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́рло 2. гло́тка 3. горло | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | год | 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. коле́но 2. колено | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ти́хий | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. па́лец 2. па́лец нога 3. па́лец на нога | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. свой 2. со́бственный 3. собственный | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сова́ 2. фи́лин 3. сыч | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. демонстра́ция 2. пока́з 3. пока́зывать | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | корова | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. кро́лик 2. крольчо́нок 3. за́йчик | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. о́блако 2. ту́ча 3. облако | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́вар 2. повари́ха 3. кок | 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. хоро́шенький 2. ми́лый 3. милови́дный | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | Ваш | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. петь 2. спеть | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. те́ло 2. тело | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | свет | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. счастли́вый 2. ра́достный 3. счастливый | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | кость | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. приноси́ть 2. принести́ 3. приводи́ть | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. нести́ 2. носи́ть 3. понести́ | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | те́сный | 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.
Russian 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 | 1. пе́нни 2. пенс | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. широ́кий 2. широкий | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. высота́ 2. вышина́ 3. высота | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. гото́вый 2. готовый | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. уве́ренный 2. надёжный 3. ве́рный | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | дача | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. высо́кий 2. высокий | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. плач 2. пла́кать 3. рыда́ть | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | лёд | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́лный 2. напо́лненный 3. запо́лненный | 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. стол 2. таблица | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. дуть 2. ду́нуть 3. поду́ть | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. лицо́ 2. лик 3. физионо́мия | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. поле́зный 2. любе́зный | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. пу́рпурный 2. пурпу́рный 3. фиоле́товый | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. знать 2. ве́дать 3. ведать | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. симпати́чный 2. ми́лый 3. вку́сный | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. благода́рный 2. призна́тельный | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. буты́лка 2. фля́жка 3. бутылка | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. рисова́ть 2. нарисова́ть 3. черти́ть | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A smile spread across her ___.
Answer: face
2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.
Answer: helpful
3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.
Answer: purple
4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.
Answer: knew
5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.
Answer: nice
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. два́жды 2. два ра́за | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | обнадёживающий | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. я́сный 2. прекра́сный 3. краси́вый | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. ма́ло 2. ма́ленький 3. ма́лый | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ма́ло | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. го́род 2. град 3. город | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. земля́ 2. земля | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. посыла́ть 2. слать 3. посла́ть | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сам 2. себя́ 3. себе́ | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. носо́к 2. носок | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. стака́н 2. рю́мка 3. скля́нка | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. в толщину́ 2. толстый | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. полови́на 2. тайм 3. половина | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. стук 2. полива́ть 3. ха́ять | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. за́пад 2. вест 3. захо́д | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. отдыха́ть 2. отдохну́ть | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. уда́ча 2. везе́ние 3. сча́стье | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. изуча́ть 2. изучи́ть 3. обуча́ться | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. чу́вствовать 2. тро́гать 3. фетр | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. заба́вный 2. прико́льный 3. смешно́й | 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. соль 2. пова́ренная соль | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | 1. расспра́шивать 2. расспроси́ть 3. допра́шивать | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. на 2. в 3. по | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. сухо́й 2. сухой | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ови́н 2. амба́р 3. сара́й | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | зерно́ | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. земля́ 2. по́чва 3. грязь | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ка́рточка 2. ка́рта 3. карта | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. склад 2. храни́лище | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. челове́к 2. человек 3. лицо | 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. те́рция 2. треть 3. (одна) третья (часть) | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. забыва́ть 2. забы́ть 3. забывать | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | номер | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. жечь 2. сжига́ть 3. сжечь | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. часть 2. до́ля | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. забыва́ть 2. забы́ть 3. забывать | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́зже 2. по́сле 3. пото́м | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. причиня́ть боль 2. причини́ть боль 3. ра́нить | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. фе́рма 2. хозя́йство 3. ферма | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. чита́тель 2. чита́тельница 3. читатель | 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. в тече́ние 2. во вре́мя 3. во времена́ | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. до́ллар 2. доллар | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | дно | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | 1. четвёртая переда́ча 2. четвёртый | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. гра́бли 2. грабли | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. у́хо 2. у́ши 3. ухо | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ви́деть 2. уви́деть 3. навидеться | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ост 2. восто́к 3. восхо́д | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ле́ди 2. да́ма 3. суда́рыня | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | зубы | 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. улы́бка 2. усме́шка 3. улыбка | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. сиде́нье 2. ме́сто | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ра́но 2. рано | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. пя́тка 2. пята́ 3. пятка | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ка́мень 2. ка́мешек 3. камень | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. лист 2. ли́стья | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | 1. ме́дленно 2. медленно | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. свобо́дный 2. неза́нятый 3. во́льный | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. страни́ца 2. страница | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. оставля́ть 2. оста́вить | 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 | даве | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. спя́щий 2. усну́вший 3. спать | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | ина́че | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. за́втрак 2. завтрак | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. не́бо 2. небо | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ве́рить 2. пове́рить | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ку́ча 2. гру́да 3. сто́пка | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. стена́ 2. вал 3. стена | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. гвоздь 2. ноготь | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. общежи́тие 2. зал 3. за́ла | 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.
Russian 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. обе́д 2. у́жин | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. па́рус 2. ветри́ло 3. плыть | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | скользи́ть | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. у́лица 2. улица | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | тень | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. рисова́ть 2. нарисова́ть 3. черти́ть | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. слу́шать 2. послу́шать 3. слушать | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. колесо́ 2. колесо | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. сто́ла 2. паланти́н | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. по́лзать 2. попо́лзать 3. ползти́ | 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. до 2. до тех пор, пока́ не 3. пока́ не | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. щека́ 2. щека | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | 1. предложе́ние 2. фра́за 3. предложение | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. почти́ 2. почти́ что | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ме́сяц 2. месяц | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. напро́тив 2. ря́дом с 3. по | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | рис | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ру́чка 2. рука 3. рука́ | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. гря́зный 2. испа́чканный 3. грязный | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | цент | 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