Let's solve each question by using
context clues — words or phrases around the underlined word that help us figure out its meaning.
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1. He’s a *wealthy* man. He gave a lot of his money to charity.
- The sentence says he gave a lot of money to charity.
- People who give lots of money usually have a lot of money.
- So, "wealthy" means someone who has a lot of money.
✔ Answer: B. rich
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2. The room had natural wood flooring and lots of pillows. It looked *cozy* and inviting.
- "Natural wood flooring" and "lots of pillows" suggest comfort and warmth.
- "Inviting" also suggests it feels pleasant and comfortable.
- So, "cozy" means warm and comfortable.
✔ Answer: C. warm
> Note: While “clean” might be true, “warm” better matches the feeling of “cozy.”
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3. I can’t find Maria! Is she *safe*?
- The speaker is worried because they can’t find Maria.
- They’re asking if she is safe — meaning not in danger.
- “Safe” here means unharmed or okay.
✔ Answer: C. fine
> “Lost” (B) could be possible, but the question is about her well-being, not location.
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4. Olivia has put in a lot of *effort* to complete the project on time.
- “Put in a lot of” means she worked hard.
- “To complete the project on time” shows she tried very hard.
- So, “effort” means hard work.
✔ Answer: A. hard work
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5. It’s dark outside. So, it’s *dangerous* to step out.
- Darkness often means poor visibility.
- Stepping out at night when it's dark can be risky.
- So, “dangerous” means something that could lead to harm.
✔ Answer: B. risky
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6. I was thrilled to meet my old friend.
- “Thrilled” is a strong positive emotion.
- Meeting an old friend is exciting.
- “Excited” matches this feeling best.
✔ Answer: A. excited
> “Shocked” (B) implies surprise, possibly negative, which doesn’t fit.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
B. rich
2.
C. warm
3.
C. fine
4.
A. hard work
5.
B. risky
6.
A. excited
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🎯 Summary:
Use the
clues in the sentence to guess the meaning of the underlined word. Look for synonyms, examples, or cause-and-effect relationships in the surrounding text. This helps build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet for 2nd grade.
