Practice Test 7 - 2nd Grade Reading

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

  1. What do you notice about the beginning sounds in this poem?
  2. Read the passage: Ruby Bridges was a brave girl in the United States. She lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1960, she went to a new school that used to be only for white children. Ruby went to school each day and kept learning. She did this because she wanted equal schools for all children. U.S. marshals walked with her to keep her safe. Ruby became important because she helped change schools in America. Today, people remember her courage. According to the text, when did Ruby Bridges go to a new school?
  3. Look at the words: "soup," "group," "out," "loud," "cloud." Which word makes the same sound as "soup"?
  4. How are Text 1 and Text 2 alike and different?
  5. How did Omar probably feel when the bird flew away?
  6. Lucy wants to write about her two dogs' toys. Which sentence correctly shows that the toys belong to both dogs?
  7. How might Lily realize she made a mistake while reading?
  8. What time of year is it in this story?
  9. Read the passage: In fall, many birds migrate, or travel, to warmer places. For example, some geese fly south where it is not so cold. They return in spring when the weather warms up. In the passage, what does migrate mean?
  10. Why did Keisha practice holding the door and walking slowly?
  11. What is the main topic of the whole passage?
  12. How are the two texts different?
  13. In this story, what happens right after Maya shouts that they need to get inside?
  14. Read the story. On Monday morning, Marcus went to the library with his class. He picked a book about trains from the shelf. The librarian, Mr. Lee, helped Marcus find a quiet spot. Marcus read the first page and smiled. Then he put the book in his backpack carefully. Who helped Marcus find a quiet spot?
  15. Based on the teacher's instructions, what does 'preview' mean?
  16. What happens after the dough rests and gets big?
  17. Amir is making an audio recording of his song, "Clean Up Time." He drew a picture for each lyric line and sings into a computer microphone for a class share. How does the visual display make the recording better?
  18. Lily wants to tell her friend about her art supplies. She writes: 'I bought red blue and yellow paint yesterday.' What is the best way to add commas to make her meaning clear?
  19. Maya is making an audio recording of her poem "I Feel Brave." She records on an iPad and shows face drawings for brave, worried, then proud. How does the visual display make the recording better?
  20. What will Luca probably do next to help with his test?

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