Use the Words You Have Met is a free printable Grade 2 English worksheet on matching words met in reading to their meanings, aligned to Common Core standard L.2.6. It prints 3 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Use the Words You Have Met

L.2.6

NameDate

Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.

1.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.

peculiar
drowsy
fragile
cautious

A.strange or unusual
B.easily broken
C.sleepy
D.careful to avoid danger

2.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.

sturdy
gloomy
fragile
cautious

A.easily broken
B.careful to avoid danger
C.dark and rather sad
D.strong and firm

3.Write the letter of the meaning next to each word.

reluctant
enormous
peculiar
gloomy

A.dark and rather sad
B.extremely large
C.not wanting to do something
D.strange or unusual

LessonPrint · L.2.6 · Set 4 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Use the Words You Have Met

Set 4. Prints on its own sheet.

1.peculiar — A; drowsy — C; fragile — B; cautious — D
2.sturdy — D; gloomy — C; fragile — A; cautious — B
3.reluctant — C; enormous — B; peculiar — D; gloomy — A

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.2.6 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.