Identify Real-Life Connections to Words - 2nd Grade Writing
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Choose the word that best describes a lemon’s taste: sweet, sour, or salty.
Choose the word that best describes a lemon’s taste: sweet, sour, or salty.
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Sour. Lemons have citric acid that makes them taste tart.
Sour. Lemons have citric acid that makes them taste tart.
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Choose the word that best describes a cookie fresh from the oven: warm or freezing.
Choose the word that best describes a cookie fresh from the oven: warm or freezing.
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Warm. Heat from the oven makes cookies feel warm to touch.
Warm. Heat from the oven makes cookies feel warm to touch.
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Choose the word that best describes a pillow: soft or sharp.
Choose the word that best describes a pillow: soft or sharp.
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Soft. Pillows are filled with fluffy materials for comfort.
Soft. Pillows are filled with fluffy materials for comfort.
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Choose the word that best describes a cactus: smooth or prickly.
Choose the word that best describes a cactus: smooth or prickly.
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Prickly. Cacti have sharp spines that poke when touched.
Prickly. Cacti have sharp spines that poke when touched.
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What does the word "enormous" tell you about the size of something?
What does the word "enormous" tell you about the size of something?
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It is very large. Much bigger than normal, like a giant elephant.
It is very large. Much bigger than normal, like a giant elephant.
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What does the word "crunchy" describe about food when you bite it?
What does the word "crunchy" describe about food when you bite it?
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It makes a loud crackling sound and feels hard. Like chips or crackers that make noise when chewed.
It makes a loud crackling sound and feels hard. Like chips or crackers that make noise when chewed.
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What does the word "juicy" describe about food in real life?
What does the word "juicy" describe about food in real life?
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Food that has a lot of liquid or juice inside. Think of biting into a ripe orange or watermelon.
Food that has a lot of liquid or juice inside. Think of biting into a ripe orange or watermelon.
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What does the word "soft" describe about an object when you touch it?
What does the word "soft" describe about an object when you touch it?
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It feels not hard and is easy to press. Like a pillow or stuffed animal that squishes when squeezed.
It feels not hard and is easy to press. Like a pillow or stuffed animal that squishes when squeezed.
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What does the word "spicy" describe about food in real life?
What does the word "spicy" describe about food in real life?
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Food that tastes hot or has strong spices. Spicy foods contain pepper or other seasonings that create a burning sensation.
Food that tastes hot or has strong spices. Spicy foods contain pepper or other seasonings that create a burning sensation.
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Choose the word that best describes a turtle moving: slow or speedy.
Choose the word that best describes a turtle moving: slow or speedy.
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Slow. Turtles move slowly because of their heavy shells.
Slow. Turtles move slowly because of their heavy shells.
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Identify the best word for a wet floor that is easy to fall on: slippery or fuzzy.
Identify the best word for a wet floor that is easy to fall on: slippery or fuzzy.
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Slippery. Water reduces friction, making surfaces slick.
Slippery. Water reduces friction, making surfaces slick.
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Identify the best word for a sponge that soaks up water: absorbent or noisy.
Identify the best word for a sponge that soaks up water: absorbent or noisy.
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Absorbent. Sponges have holes that trap and hold liquids.
Absorbent. Sponges have holes that trap and hold liquids.
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Identify the best word for a backpack that is easy to carry: light or enormous.
Identify the best word for a backpack that is easy to carry: light or enormous.
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Light. Light means not heavy, making it easier to lift.
Light. Light means not heavy, making it easier to lift.
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What does the word "fragile" tell you about how to handle an item?
What does the word "fragile" tell you about how to handle an item?
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It can break easily, so it must be handled carefully. Like glass or eggs that need gentle handling.
It can break easily, so it must be handled carefully. Like glass or eggs that need gentle handling.
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What does the word "tiny" tell you about the size of something?
What does the word "tiny" tell you about the size of something?
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It is very small. Much smaller than normal, like an ant.
It is very small. Much smaller than normal, like an ant.
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