2nd Grade Sight Words-Yves

always

At all times; on all occasions.

around

In a circular direction; nearby.

because

For the reason that; since.

been

The past participle of 'be', indicating existence or occurrence.

before

Prior to; earlier than.

best

Of the highest quality or standard.

both

The two; used to refer to two things or people.

buy

To obtain in exchange for money.

call

To contact or communicate with someone.

cold

Having a low temperature; not warm.

does

The third person singular present tense of 'do'.

don't

Short form of 'do not'.

fast

Moving or capable of moving at high speed; quick.

first

Coming before all others in order or importance.

five

The number after four and before six.

found

To discover something or establish something.

gave

Past tense of 'give', meaning to transfer something.

goes

Third person singular present tense of 'go'.

green

The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum.

its

Belonging to it; possessive form of 'it'.

made

Past tense of 'make', meaning to create or construct.

many

A large number of.

off

Away from the place in question; not operating.

or

Used to link alternatives.

pull

To exert force on something to move it towards oneself.

read

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.

right

Morally good, justified, or acceptable; opposite of left.

sing

To make musical sounds with the voice.

sit

To adopt a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks.

sleep

A condition of body and mind where consciousness is suspended.

tell

To communicate information to someone.

their

Belonging to them; possessive form of 'they'.

these

Used to refer to specific things or people nearby.

those

Used to refer to specific things or people further away.

upon

On top of; in a position supported by.

us

Used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people.

use

To employ something for a purpose.

very

In a high degree; extremely.

wash

To clean with water.

which

Used to introduce a choice or alternative.

why

For what reason or purpose.

wish

To desire for something to happen.

work

Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose.

would

Used to indicate a future possibility or a condition.

write

To form letters, numbers, or symbols on a surface.

your

Belonging to you; possessive form of 'you'.

always

She always smiles at her friends.

around

We ran around the playground.

because

I stayed inside because it rained.

been

Where have you been all day?

before

Wash your hands before eating.

best

He is my best friend.

both

They both like ice cream.

buy

I want to buy a book.

call

Please call me later today.

cold

The winter air is very cold.

does

She does her homework daily.

don't

Don't forget to pack your lunch.

fast

Cheetahs can run very fast.

first

He came in first place.

five

I have five red apples.

found

She found her lost keys.

gave

He gave me a nice gift.

goes

The train goes very fast.

green

The grass is bright green.

its

The cat licked its soft paw.

made

Mom made a delicious cake.

many

There are many stars tonight.

off

Turn off the light please.

or

Do you want tea or coffee?

pull

Pull the door to open it.

read

I love to read books.

right

Turn right at the corner.

sing

Birds sing in the morning.

sit

Please sit down on the chair.

sleep

I sleep eight hours every night.

tell

Can you tell me a story?

their

They parked their car here.

these

These shoes fit me well.

those

Look at those bright birds.

upon

Once upon a time long ago.

us

Come join us for lunch.

use

Use a pencil to write.

very

The cake is very sweet.

wash

Wash your hands with soap.

which

Which color do you prefer?

why

Why is the sky blue?

wish

Make a wish on a star.

work

They work hard every day.

would

Would you like some water?

write

Write your name at the top.

your

Is this your blue pencil?