Language Arts Worksheet for 2nd Graders (Age 7) — Reading, Phonics & Writing Practice

Instructions

Read the directions for each part carefully. Try your best and have fun!

Part 1: Noun or Verb?

A noun is a person, place, or thing. A verb is an action word. Circle if the word is a noun or a verb.

1. run      ( Noun / Verb )
2. book      ( Noun / Verb )
3. sing      ( Noun / Verb )
4. school      ( Noun / Verb )
5. frog      ( Noun / Verb )
6. sleep      ( Noun / Verb )

Part 2: Awesome Adjectives!

An adjective is a word that describes something. Use a word from the box to finish each sentence.

1. The cat has very ____________ fur.
2. That building is very ____________.
3. A cheetah can run very ____________.
4. The birthday cake was ____________.
5. I feel ____________ when I play with my friends.

Part 3: Compound Word Match!

Draw a line from a word in the first column to a word in the second column to make a new compound word.

Part 4: Punctuation Power!

Add the correct punctuation mark at the end of each sentence. Use a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).

1. Where are you going
2. I love ice cream
3. The dog is brown
4. Watch out
5. Can we go to the park

Answer Key

Part 1: Noun or Verb?

1. run - Verb
2. book - Noun
3. sing - Verb
4. school - Noun
5. frog - Noun
6. sleep - Verb

Part 2: Awesome Adjectives!

1. soft
2. tall
3. fast
4. yummy
5. happy

Part 3: Compound Word Match!

• rain + bow = rainbow
• pan + cake = pancake
• basket + ball = basketball
• butter + fly = butterfly

Part 4: Punctuation Power!

1. Where are you going?
2. I love ice cream!
3. The dog is brown.
4. Watch out!
5. Can we go to the park?