Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

All Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts Resources

2 Diagnostic Tests 68 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept

Example Questions

Example Question #9 : Use Context Clues To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.A

Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "peeking".

My mom said no peeking at the Christmas gifts under the tree. But I couldn’t help it, and I took a quick look.

Possible Answers:

to unwrap

to stare at for a long time

to see quickly

to play with

Correct answer:

to see quickly

Explanation:

Peeking means to look at something quickly. The clue in the context of our sentence is that we are told: “I took a quick look”.

Example Question #10 : Use Context Clues To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.A

Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "volunteered".

The teacher asked for help passing out the papers so Ben volunteered to help her pass them out.

Possible Answers:

to not do any work

to offer help

to play

to join a team

Correct answer:

to offer help

Explanation:

To volunteer means to offer to help. The clue in the context of the sentence is we are told the teacher asked for help and Ben helped.

Example Question #121 : Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "vanished".

Sadie was pretty sure her toy vanished. All of a sudden, she couldn’t find it anywhere.

Possible Answers:

to disappear suddenly

to have

to forgive

to throw out

Correct answer:

to disappear suddenly

Explanation:

Vanished means to disappear suddenly. The clue in the context of the sentence is that all of a sudden Sadie couldn’t find her you. If you can’t find something that must mean it isn’t there, or it disappeared.

Example Question #1 : Use Prefixes To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.B

Select the meaning of the word below:

Misheard 

Possible Answers:

To hear incorrectly 

To have heard later

To have heard before

To hear correctly 

Correct answer:

To hear incorrectly 

Explanation:

"Misheard " has a prefix and a base word. The prefix is "mis" and the base word is "heard". 

"Heard" is the past tense version of "hear". We know that "hear" means to take in a sound through your ear. 

The prefix "mis" means "incorrectly" or "poorly". 

"Misheard" means to hear incorrectly. 

 

Example Question #1 : Use Prefixes To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.B

Select the meaning of the word below:

Remake

Possible Answers:

To design 

To make before

To make

To make again

Correct answer:

To make again

Explanation:

"Remake " has a prefix and a base word. The prefix is "re" and the base word is "make". 

We know that "makes" means to create something.

The prefix "re" means "again"

"Remake" means to make again. 

 

Example Question #122 : Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

What does rethink mean?

 

Possible Answers:

to think again

to think incorrectly

to think before

Correct answer:

to think again

Explanation:

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.

 

The correct answer is to think again because the prefix “re” means again.

 

Example Question #2 : Use Prefixes To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.B

What does rebuild mean?

Possible Answers:

to build again

to build before

to build incorrectly

Correct answer:

to build again

Explanation:

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.

 

The correct answer is to build again because the prefix “re” means again.

 

Example Question #126 : Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

What does precooked mean?

Possible Answers:

to cook incorrectly

to cook again

to cook before

Correct answer:

to cook before

Explanation:

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.

 

The correct answer is to cook before because the prefix “pre” means before.

 

Example Question #3 : Use Prefixes To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.B

What does reread mean?

Possible Answers:

to read again

to read incorrectly

to read before

Correct answer:

to read before

Explanation:

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.

 

The correct answer is to read again because the prefix “re” means again.

 

Example Question #4 : Use Prefixes To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.4.B

What does misuse mean?

Possible Answers:

To use incorrectly

To use before

To use again

Correct answer:

To use incorrectly

Explanation:

A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The prefix pre- means before.

The prefix re- means again.

The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.

 

The correct answer is to use incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means incorrectly.

 

All Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts Resources

2 Diagnostic Tests 68 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept
Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors