FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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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?
Think about what all the sentences are mostly about.
The main idea is that Mia carefully grows a bean plant and watches it begin to sprout. - 2
In the passage about Mia and the bean seed, what two things did Mia do each morning to help the seed grow?
Mia set the cup by the sunny window and gave the seed a little water each morning. - 3
Read the sentence: After many days, a tiny green stem poked through the soil. What does the word tiny mean in this sentence?
Look at the words around tiny, especially the word stem.
In this sentence, tiny means very small. - 4
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.
Look for clue words that show time, such as each morning and after many days.
First, Mia placed a bean seed in soil. Next, the stem poked through the soil. Last, Mia wrote the date in her journal. - 5
What can you infer about Mia from the plant passage?
You can infer that Mia is patient and responsible because she cares for the seed every morning and records what happens. - 6
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?
Look for action words that show how the speaker acts in the rain.
The speaker feels happy about the rain because the speaker splashes and enjoys wearing yellow boots. - 7
In the rain poem, which two words rhyme?
Street and feet rhyme in the poem. - 8
Which sentence from the rain poem best shows that the speaker is having fun?
Choose the sentence that shows an action someone might do for fun.
The sentence I splash until the sky turns bright best shows that the speaker is having fun. - 9
Read the line: Rain taps softly on the street. What does taps mean in this line?
In this line, taps means makes a gentle sound when the rain hits the street. - 10
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?
Notice which animal is named in every sentence.
The passage is mostly about baby sea turtles hatching and needing to find their way to the ocean safely. - 11
According to the sea turtle passage, why can bright lights near the beach be a problem?
Bright lights can be a problem because they can confuse baby turtles as they try to crawl toward the ocean. - 12
Which statement is a fact from the sea turtle passage: Baby turtles are the cutest animals. Sea turtles hatch from eggs on sandy beaches.
A fact can be proven true. An opinion tells what someone thinks or feels.
Sea turtles hatch from eggs on sandy beaches is a fact because it can be checked and proven. - 13
Which heading would best fit the sea turtle passage?
A good heading would be Helping Baby Sea Turtles Reach the Ocean because the passage explains how lights can affect them. - 14
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?
Think about what Rabbit learns by the end of the story.
The story teaches that sharing with others is kind and helps friends. - 15
What character trait best describes Rabbit at the end of the story?
Use Rabbit's actions to decide what kind of character he is.
Rabbit is generous at the end because he shares half of his carrots with Mouse. - 16
What problem does Mouse have in the story about Rabbit and Mouse?
Mouse has an empty basket and is hungry. - 17
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?
Decide which text has a character and which text explains facts.
Text 1 tells a story about Ben flying a kite, while Text 2 gives facts about how a kite flies. - 18
Which detail from Text 2 tells how a kite stays in the air?
The detail moving air pushes against it tells how a kite stays in the air. - 19
Who is the character in Text 1 about the red kite?
Ben is the character in Text 1. - 20
Read the sentence: The red kite soared above the field. What does soared most likely mean?
Soared most likely means flew high in the air. - 21
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?
Find Wednesday in the schedule, then read across to the event.
Reading buddies happens on Wednesday at 4:00. - 22
A school garden map shows tomatoes next to the fence, carrots beside the tomatoes, and flowers near the gate. Where are the carrots?
Use the position words next to, beside, and near.
The carrots are beside the tomatoes. - 23
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?
Look for the step that begins with Then.
After adding banana slices, you should place the second slice of bread on top. - 24
Why did the author write the sandwich steps?
The author wrote the steps to explain how to make a sandwich. - 25
Read the sentence: The sturdy bridge did not shake when the class walked across it. What does sturdy mean?
The clue did not shake helps show what sturdy means.
Sturdy means strong and not easily broken or moved. - 26
Read the sentence: Ava whispered because the baby was asleep. Which word means about the same as whispered?
Murmured or spoke softly means about the same as whispered. - 27
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?
Nia is kind because she offered to share half of her sandwich and some grapes with Leo. - 28
What is the theme of the passage about Leo and Nia?
Think about the message the story teaches, not just what happened.
The theme is that good friends help each other. - 29
Why does Leo promise to help Nia study spelling words?
Leo promises to help Nia study spelling words because she helped him when he forgot his lunch. - 30
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?
Look for the words is a, which can show a comparison.
The poet compares the moon to a silver boat. - 31
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?
Look for the most important idea that connects all the details.
The main idea is that bees help plants and make honey. - 32
In the bee passage, what do bees drink from flowers?
Bees drink nectar from flowers. - 33
Why are bees important to many plants?
Find the sentence that tells what pollen helps plants do.
Bees are important because they carry pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants make seeds and fruit. - 34
Which title best fits the bee passage?
A good title is How Bees Help Plants because the passage explains how bees carry pollen and help plants make seeds and fruit. - 35
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?
This passage most likely takes place in the past, around 1910. - 36
What is the setting of the passage about Sam?
Setting tells when and where a story happens.
The setting is by the road in 1910 while Sam waits for the mail wagon. - 37
How is sending news in Sam's time different from sending news today?
In Sam's time, people often sent letters by mail wagon. Today, people can send quick messages by phone or computer. - 38
Read the sentence: Please reread the last page before answering. What does reread mean?
Reread means to read again. - 39
Read the sentence: The playful puppy chased its tail and rolled in the grass. What does playful tell about the puppy?
Playful tells that the puppy likes to have fun and play. - 40
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?
Think about what the poster wants readers to know or do.
The purpose of the poster is to inform people about Pet Adoption Day and invite them to come.