FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 2

Passage 1: The Lost Button. Lila was getting ready for school when she saw that a shiny red button was missing from her coat. She looked under her bed, in her backpack, and beside the door. At last, she found it under the kitchen table. Her dad helped sew it back on before the bus came. What problem does Lila have at the beginning of the story?

In Passage 1, where does Lila find the missing button?

In Passage 1, which event happens last? A. Lila looks in her backpack. B. Lila finds the button. C. Dad sews the button on. D. Lila looks under her bed.

In Passage 1, what does the word missing mean?

In Passage 1, what can you tell about Lila's dad?

Passage 2: Rain Garden Helpers. A rain garden is a shallow garden planted with flowers and grasses. It catches rainwater from roofs, sidewalks, and streets. The plants help soak up the water. Rain gardens can also give bees and butterflies a place to visit. What is the main idea of this passage?

In Passage 2, what do the plants in a rain garden help do?

In Passage 2, which detail tells how rain gardens help animals?

In Passage 2, what does the word shallow mean?

What is the author's purpose in Passage 2?

Passage 3: Mia's New Library Card. Mia held her new library card like it was a tiny treasure. The librarian showed her how to find books about animals. Mia chose one book about frogs and one book about dolphins. At home, she put the books on her desk so she would remember to return them on time. How does Mia feel about her library card?

In Passage 3, who helps Mia find books?

In Passage 3, which two animal books does Mia choose?

In Passage 3, why does Mia put the books on her desk?

Which sentence best tells a lesson from Passage 3? A. Library cards are made of treasure. B. Frogs are better than dolphins. C. It is important to take care of borrowed books. D. Desks should always be near the door.

Passage 4: The Clever Octopus. An octopus lives in the ocean. It has eight arms and a soft body. Some octopuses can change color to blend in with rocks or sand. If danger comes near, an octopus may squeeze into a small space or release a cloud of dark ink. What is this passage mostly about?

According to Passage 4, how many arms does an octopus have?

In Passage 4, why might an octopus change color?

In Passage 4, what does the word danger mean?

Which sentence from Passage 4 tells how an octopus may escape danger?

Passage 5: Baking With Grandpa. Grandpa set flour, eggs, and sugar on the counter. Noah washed his hands and tied on an apron. Together they mixed the batter and poured it into a round pan. When the cake was cool, Noah added strawberries on top. What are Noah and Grandpa making?

In Passage 5, what does Noah do before he ties on an apron?

In Passage 5, what shape is the pan?

In Passage 5, what does the word batter mean?

How do Noah and Grandpa work together in Passage 5?

Passage 6: The School Garden Sign. Our class made a sign for the school garden. First, we painted a board bright yellow. Next, Ana wrote Welcome to Our Garden in large green letters. Then, Jamal drew tomatoes, carrots, and sunflowers around the words. Finally, our teacher placed the sign near the gate. Which word in the passage shows the first step?

In Passage 6, what color are the letters on the sign?

In Passage 6, who draws pictures around the words?

In Passage 6, what happens after Jamal draws the vegetables and flowers?

What text structure does Passage 6 use? A. Sequence of steps. B. Compare and contrast. C. Question and answer. D. Problem and solution.

Passage 7: The Moon at Night. The moon does not make its own light. It looks bright because sunlight shines on it. Sometimes the moon looks round, and sometimes it looks like a thin smile. These shapes are called phases. What is one fact from this passage?

According to Passage 7, why does the moon look bright?

In Passage 7, what are the moon's different shapes called?

In Passage 7, what does the phrase thin smile help describe?

What is the author's purpose in Passage 7?

Passage 8: The Team Cleanup. On Saturday morning, four friends met at the park. They saw paper cups and snack bags near the swings. Ava held the trash bag while Ben, Rosa, and Eli picked up litter. Soon the playground looked clean again. The friends smiled because they had helped their neighborhood. What problem do the friends find at the park?

In Passage 8, when do the friends meet at the park?

In Passage 8, what is Ava's job during the cleanup?

In Passage 8, what does the word litter mean?

What can you learn from Passage 8?

Read this sentence: The small dog bounded across the yard to chase the ball. What does bounded mean in the sentence?

Read this sentence: The hallway was silent after the bell rang and students went into their rooms. Which word means almost the same as silent?

Read this short poem: Red leaves twirl, Yellow leaves fall, Wind taps softly, Autumn calls. What season is the poem about?

Read this sentence: Kim packed a flashlight because the cave would be dark. Why did Kim pack a flashlight?

Read this sentence: The bus was late, so Mateo waited with his teacher. Which part of the sentence tells the effect?