FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension practice with stories and informational texts
FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension practice with stories and informational texts
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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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?
Look for what goes wrong first.
Lila's problem is that a shiny red button is missing from her coat. - 2
In Passage 1, where does Lila find the missing button?
Lila finds the missing button under the kitchen table. - 3
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.
Think about the order of events from first to last.
C is correct. Dad sews the button on after Lila finds it. - 4
In Passage 1, what does the word missing mean?
The word missing means lost or not where it should be. - 5
In Passage 1, what can you tell about Lila's dad?
Use what Dad does in the story to make an inference.
Lila's dad is helpful because he sews the button back on before the bus comes. - 6
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?
Ask what the whole passage is mostly about.
The main idea is that rain gardens catch rainwater and help plants and animals. - 7
In Passage 2, what do the plants in a rain garden help do?
The plants help soak up rainwater. - 8
In Passage 2, which detail tells how rain gardens help animals?
Look for the sentence that names living things.
Rain gardens give bees and butterflies a place to visit. - 9
In Passage 2, what does the word shallow mean?
The word shallow means not deep. - 10
What is the author's purpose in Passage 2?
The passage gives facts, not a story problem or an opinion.
The author's purpose is to inform readers about what rain gardens do. - 11
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?
Think about the phrase tiny treasure.
Mia feels excited and proud about her library card. - 12
In Passage 3, who helps Mia find books?
The librarian helps Mia find books. - 13
In Passage 3, which two animal books does Mia choose?
Mia chooses one book about frogs and one book about dolphins. - 14
In Passage 3, why does Mia put the books on her desk?
Look for the word so because it often tells why.
Mia puts the books on her desk so she will remember to return them on time. - 15
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.
C is correct. The story shows that it is important to take care of borrowed books. - 16
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?
Find the idea that connects most of the details.
This passage is mostly about how an octopus looks and protects itself. - 17
According to Passage 4, how many arms does an octopus have?
An octopus has eight arms. - 18
In Passage 4, why might an octopus change color?
Look for the words change color in the passage.
An octopus might change color to blend in with rocks or sand. - 19
In Passage 4, what does the word danger mean?
The word danger means something that could hurt or threaten the octopus. - 20
Which sentence from Passage 4 tells how an octopus may escape danger?
Find the sentence that says what the octopus does when danger comes near.
The sentence is: If danger comes near, an octopus may squeeze into a small space or release a cloud of dark ink. - 21
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?
Noah and Grandpa are making a cake. - 22
In Passage 5, what does Noah do before he ties on an apron?
Use the order of actions in the second sentence.
Noah washes his hands before he ties on an apron. - 23
In Passage 5, what shape is the pan?
The pan is round. - 24
In Passage 5, what does the word batter mean?
Use the baking clues around the word.
The word batter means the wet mixture used to make the cake. - 25
How do Noah and Grandpa work together in Passage 5?
Noah and Grandpa work together by mixing the batter, pouring it into a pan, and adding strawberries after the cake cools. - 26
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?
Sequence words tell when things happen.
The word First shows the first step. - 27
In Passage 6, what color are the letters on the sign?
The letters on the sign are green. - 28
In Passage 6, who draws pictures around the words?
Jamal draws pictures around the words. - 29
In Passage 6, what happens after Jamal draws the vegetables and flowers?
Look at the sentence that begins with Finally.
After Jamal draws the vegetables and flowers, the teacher places the sign near the gate. - 30
What text structure does Passage 6 use? A. Sequence of steps. B. Compare and contrast. C. Question and answer. D. Problem and solution.
A is correct. Passage 6 uses a sequence of steps to tell how the class made the sign. - 31
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?
A fact is something that can be checked or proven.
One fact is that the moon does not make its own light. - 32
According to Passage 7, why does the moon look bright?
The moon looks bright because sunlight shines on it. - 33
In Passage 7, what are the moon's different shapes called?
The moon's different shapes are called phases. - 34
In Passage 7, what does the phrase thin smile help describe?
Picture a small curved smile in the sky.
The phrase thin smile helps describe a crescent moon shape. - 35
What is the author's purpose in Passage 7?
The author's purpose is to teach readers facts about the moon. - 36
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?
Look for what is wrong when the friends arrive.
The friends find litter near the swings at the park. - 37
In Passage 8, when do the friends meet at the park?
The friends meet at the park on Saturday morning. - 38
In Passage 8, what is Ava's job during the cleanup?
Ava's job is to hold the trash bag. - 39
In Passage 8, what does the word litter mean?
Use the clues paper cups and snack bags.
The word litter means trash that is left on the ground. - 40
What can you learn from Passage 8?
You can learn that working together can help keep a neighborhood clean. - 41
Read this sentence: The small dog bounded across the yard to chase the ball. What does bounded mean in the sentence?
Think about how an excited dog might move.
Bounded means ran or jumped with energy. - 42
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?
A word that means almost the same as silent is quiet. - 43
Read this short poem: Red leaves twirl, Yellow leaves fall, Wind taps softly, Autumn calls. What season is the poem about?
Use the clues red leaves, yellow leaves, and autumn.
The poem is about autumn or fall. - 44
Read this sentence: Kim packed a flashlight because the cave would be dark. Why did Kim pack a flashlight?
Kim packed a flashlight because the cave would be dark. - 45
Read this sentence: The bus was late, so Mateo waited with his teacher. Which part of the sentence tells the effect?
The effect is what happened because the bus was late.
The effect is that Mateo waited with his teacher.