FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 1

Read the passage: Mia placed a bean seed in a cup of soil. Each morning, she set the cup by the sunny window and gave it a little water. After many days, a tiny green stem poked through the soil. Mia smiled and wrote the date in her plant journal. What is the main idea of the passage?

In the passage about Mia and the bean seed, what two things did Mia do each morning to help the seed grow?

Read the sentence: After many days, a tiny green stem poked through the soil. What does the word tiny mean in this sentence?

Put these events from Mia's plant passage in the correct order: The stem poked through the soil. Mia placed a bean seed in soil. Mia wrote the date in her journal.

What can you infer about Mia from the plant passage?

Read the poem: Rain taps softly on the street. Little rivers race my feet. I pull my yellow boots on tight and splash until the sky turns bright. How does the speaker feel about the rain?

In the rain poem, which two words rhyme?

Which sentence from the rain poem best shows that the speaker is having fun?

Read the line: Rain taps softly on the street. What does taps mean in this line?

Read the passage: Sea turtles hatch from eggs on sandy beaches. After they come out of the nest, they crawl toward the ocean. Bright lights near the beach can confuse baby turtles, so many towns ask people to turn off lights at night. What is this passage mostly about?

According to the sea turtle passage, why can bright lights near the beach be a problem?

Which statement is a fact from the sea turtle passage: Baby turtles are the cutest animals. Sea turtles hatch from eggs on sandy beaches.

Which heading would best fit the sea turtle passage?

Read the story: Rabbit had six carrots. Mouse came by with an empty basket and a hungry face. Rabbit wanted to keep all the carrots, but then he remembered how Mouse had shared berries last week. Rabbit gave Mouse three carrots, and they ate together under a tree. What lesson does the story teach?

What character trait best describes Rabbit at the end of the story?

What problem does Mouse have in the story about Rabbit and Mouse?

Read both texts. Text 1: Ben ran across the field with his red kite. The wind lifted it high, and Ben cheered. Text 2: A kite flies when moving air pushes against it. The string helps the flyer control where the kite goes. How are the two texts different?

Which detail from Text 2 tells how a kite stays in the air?

Who is the character in Text 1 about the red kite?

Read the sentence: The red kite soared above the field. What does soared most likely mean?

Study the library schedule: Monday, story time at 10:00. Tuesday, craft club at 3:00. Wednesday, reading buddies at 4:00. Thursday, game day at 3:30. Which event happens on Wednesday?

A school garden map shows tomatoes next to the fence, carrots beside the tomatoes, and flowers near the gate. Where are the carrots?

Read the steps: First, spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Next, add banana slices. Then place the second slice of bread on top. Last, cut the sandwich in half. What should you do after adding banana slices?

Why did the author write the sandwich steps?

Read the sentence: The sturdy bridge did not shake when the class walked across it. What does sturdy mean?

Read the sentence: Ava whispered because the baby was asleep. Which word means about the same as whispered?

Read the passage: Leo forgot his lunch on the kitchen table. At lunchtime, he sat quietly while others opened their bags. His friend Nia noticed and offered to share half of her sandwich and some grapes. Leo thanked her and promised to help her study spelling words after school. What detail shows that Nia is kind?

What is the theme of the passage about Leo and Nia?

Why does Leo promise to help Nia study spelling words?

Read the poem: The moon is a silver boat, sailing through the night. It floats above the rooftops and fills my room with light. What does the poet compare the moon to?

Read the passage: Bees visit flowers to drink nectar. As they move from flower to flower, they carry pollen on their bodies. This helps many plants make seeds and fruit. Bees also make honey inside their hives. What is the main idea of the passage?

In the bee passage, what do bees drink from flowers?

Why are bees important to many plants?

Which title best fits the bee passage?

Read the passage: In 1910, Sam waited by the road for the mail wagon. His aunt had sent a letter from another town. Sam could not send a quick text message, so letters were an important way to share news. When the wagon stopped, Sam waved and took the envelope carefully. When does this passage most likely take place?

What is the setting of the passage about Sam?

How is sending news in Sam's time different from sending news today?

Read the sentence: Please reread the last page before answering. What does reread mean?

Read the sentence: The playful puppy chased its tail and rolled in the grass. What does playful tell about the puppy?

Read the poster: Pet Adoption Day, Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 at Lake Park. Meet friendly cats and dogs. Bring an adult to help you choose a pet. What is the purpose of the poster?