Context clues examples in sentences for Grade 2

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of a new or difficult word.
• 💡 Look for words or phrases around the unknown word that give you clues.
• 📝 Common types of context clues include: definitions, examples, synonyms (words that mean the same), and antonyms (words that mean the opposite).
• 📖 Pay attention to the overall meaning of the sentence and the surrounding sentences.

Practice Quiz

1. Which word best describes the meaning of 'enormous' in this sentence: 'The enormous elephant blocked the road, so we had to go around.'?
   1. Small
   2. Huge
   3. Tiny
2. What does 'gloomy' mean in this sentence: 'The sky was gloomy, and rain clouds filled the air.'?
   1. Happy
   2. Sad and dark
   3. Bright
3. Choose the best meaning of 'swift' in this sentence: 'The swift runner won the race easily.'
   1. Slow
   2. Fast
   3. Tired
4. What is the meaning of 'fragile' in the sentence: 'The fragile glass vase broke when it fell.'?
   1. Strong
   2. Delicate
   3. Heavy
5. Which word best replaces 'accurate' in the sentence: 'His story was accurate; it matched what really happened.'?
   1. Wrong
   2. Correct
   3. Silly
6. What does 'ancient' mean in the sentence: 'The ancient ruins were thousands of years old.'?
   1. New
   2. Old
   3. Modern
7. What is the meaning of 'clever' in this sentence: 'The clever fox outsmarted the farmer.'?
   1. Silly
   2. Smart
   3. Kind