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What Does It Mean Here? is a free printable Grade 2 English worksheet on choosing a meaning from the sentence around a word, aligned to Common Core standard RI.2.4. It prints 8 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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What Does It Mean Here?

RI.2.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
  • A.extremely angry
  • B.extremely calm
  • C.extremely early
  • D.extremely funny
2.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
  • A.eager to begin
  • B.not wanting to do something
  • C.very hungry
  • D.extremely proud
3.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
  • A.dark and rather sad
  • B.hot and dusty
  • C.bright and cheerful
  • D.loud and busy
4.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
  • A.taking big risks
  • B.speaking loudly
  • C.careful to avoid danger
  • D.moving very fast
5.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
  • A.very fast
  • B.sleepy
  • C.very cross
  • D.wide awake
6.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
  • A.very expensive
  • B.strange or unusual
  • C.very heavy
  • D.completely ordinary
7.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
  • A.wet and cold
  • B.thin and bendy
  • C.bright and loud
  • D.strong and firm
8.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely large
  • B.extremely dry
  • C.extremely narrow
  • D.extremely quiet

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Answer key — What Does It Mean Here?

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  1. 1.extremely angry
  2. 2.not wanting to do something
  3. 3.dark and rather sad
  4. 4.careful to avoid danger
  5. 5.sleepy
  6. 6.strange or unusual
  7. 7.strong and firm
  8. 8.extremely large

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.2.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.