MAP 2nd Grade Language Usage

An engaging introduction to fundamental language skills for 2nd graders, focusing on grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.

Parts of SpeechBuilding SentencesExpanding Vocabulary
Using Proper PunctuationSubject-Verb AgreementUsing Context Clues
Writing Friendly LettersDescribing with DetailsReading Signs and Labels
Reading CarefullyChecking Your Writing
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Using Context Clues

Figuring Out Words with Context Clues

Sometimes you see a word you don't know. Context clues are hints in the sentence or story that help you guess what the word means.

How to Use Context Clues

  • Look at the words around the tricky word.
  • Think about the story or what’s happening.
  • Try to swap the word with another that makes sense.

Real-World Use

This helps you read new books, understand signs, and learn from conversations.

Examples

  • The enormous dog hardly fit in the car. ('Enormous' means very big.)

  • After the rain, the grass was drenched. ('Drenched' means very wet.)

In a Nutshell

Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you figure out what new words mean.

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