This Grade 2 worksheet challenges students to choose the correct vowel spelling between similar short and long vowel words like rain and ran, feet and fit, or pie and pin. Using short passage context clues, children answer four multiple-choice questions and five fill-in-the-blank sentences. Hints and explanations clarify why each answer works, helping Grade 2 learners apply phonics knowledge to real reading situations. This activity strengthens CCSS RF.2.3a skills and builds careful word-choice habits.
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Short & Long Vowels
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. On a cloudy day, the sky grew dark and soft drops began to fall. Which word fits the sentence? The ___ fell all afternoon.
A) ran
B) rain
C) ren
D) run
2. Sam stood up and measured himself against the wall. Which word completes the sentence? His ___ were bigger than last year.
A) fit
B) fet
C) feet
D) fate
3. Grandma was baking in the kitchen. Which word completes the sentence? She made a warm apple ___ for dinner.
A) pin
B) pen
C) pie
D) pit
4. The children played outside until lunchtime. Which word completes the sentence? They ___ to the picnic table together.
A) ran
B) rain
C) ren
D) rein
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. After the storm, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
2. My new shoes fit my toes just right.
3. Grandma cut a slice of warm cherry pie for me.
4. The dog had muddy paws and four wet feet.
5. Yesterday my brother ran all the way to the park.
Short & Long Vowels
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. On a cloudy day, the sky grew dark and soft drops began to fall. Which word fits the sentence? The ___ fell all afternoon.
A) ran
B) rain
C) ren
D) run
2. Sam stood up and measured himself against the wall. Which word completes the sentence? His ___ were bigger than last year.
A) fit
B) fet
C) feet
D) fate
3. Grandma was baking in the kitchen. Which word completes the sentence? She made a warm apple ___ for dinner.
A) pin
B) pen
C) pie
D) pit
4. The children played outside until lunchtime. Which word completes the sentence? They ___ to the picnic table together.
A) ran
B) rain
C) ren
D) rein
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) After the storm, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
2) My new shoes fit my toes just right.
3) Grandma cut a slice of warm cherry pie for me.
4) The dog had muddy paws and four wet feet.
5) Yesterday my brother ran all the way to the park.
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