Master Skills English, grade 2 is the perfect workbook to help children "master" the English skills necessary to succeed in school Designed by educational experts, specifically for children in second grade, this essential workbook teaches children basic English concepts and skills and then offers a variety of activities for skill-and-drill practice. Featuring 128 pages of challenging lesson content with real-life applications, easy-to-understand directions and a complete answer key. Skills taught include: -Beginning and ending consonants -Consonant blends -Short and long vowels -Vowel combinations -Alphabetical order -Compound words -Synonyms, antonyms, and homophones -Nouns, verbs, adjectives -Suffixes and prefixes -Punctuation The "Master Skills series" has drawn national acclaim for its vivid illustrations, challenging lesson content and real-life applications. It spans grades K through 6 in six key subject areas, reading comprehension, English, math, reading, spelling and writing, and thinking skills. It is the perfect workbook series to teach children learning fundamentals.