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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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