Explanation:
Let’s solve each problem step by step. We need to find the meaning of the underlined word using the words around it (the context clues).
1. I forgot to take my book home from school yesterday.
- The word “yesterday” is underlined.
- The sentence tells us this happened in the past.
- “Yesterday” means the day before today.
- So, “yesterday” means: the day before today.
2. My friend suddenly grabbed my hand from behind when I was walking to class.
- The word “suddenly” is underlined.
- The action of grabbing happened quickly and without warning.
- “Suddenly” means: all at once, without warning.
3. We had to practice to get ready for our big game.
- The word “practice” is underlined.
- The sentence says they needed to do something to get ready for the game.
- “Practice” means: to do something many times to get better at it.
4. My parents told me to prepare for school because I was not ready.
- The word “prepare” is underlined.
- The sentence says I was not ready, so I needed to get ready.
- “Prepare” means: to get ready.
5. We had to return the movie before the due date.
- The word “return” is underlined.
- The sentence says “before the due date,” which is a time limit.
- “Return” means: to give back.
6. My teacher told me to discover the museum with my family.
- The word “discover” is underlined.
- The sentence says to do this with my family at a museum.
- “Discover” means: to explore or find out about something new.
Final Answer:
1. yesterday – the day before today
2. suddenly – all at once, without warning
3. practice – to do something many times to get better at it
4. prepare – to get ready
5. return – to give back
6. discover – to explore or find out about something new
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of informational text worksheet 2nd grade.
