2nd Grade Reading Proficient Test 6

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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Read the story and answer the question.
Tamarins are monkeys. They are in great danger. They live in the forest areas of Brazil. Many people in Brazil are building homes along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. They are cutting down trees from the forested areas to help build their homes. .
Why are the tamarins in danger?

a.	Their homes are being destroyed.	c.	They are monkeys.
b.	They live in Brazil.	d.	They live along the coast.

Read the story and answer the question.
Some monkeys are the size of house cats. These monkeys are called Vervet monkeys. They live in East Africa. These groups of monkeys fight often. Usually the strongest group of monkeys wins. When these monkeys fight they stand on their hind legs, bite, and bark an alarm call. When one group cries out an alarm call, the other group of monkeys climbs up a nearby tree.
How do Vervet monkeys fight?

a.	They swing their arms, bite, and climb up a tree.	c.	They bite and run.
b.	They jump on each other, bite, and bark.	d.	They stand on their hind legs, bite, and bark an alarm call.

Read the story and answer the question.
Pupas hatch from eggs. The pupa eats and becomes a caterpillar. Caterpillars form a chrysalis.
A butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.
What do all these sentences describe?

a.	The lifecycle of an egg.	c.	The lifecycle of a butterfly.
b.	The lifecycle of a caterpillar.	d.	The lifecycle of a pupa.

Read the story and answer the question.
Sam moved into a new neighborhood. There was a park nearby. He walked to the park to play. He spied a treehouse up in one of the willow trees. He climbed up the tree to explore the treehouse. As he entered through the treehouse door, he noticed a sign that said the treehouse was built by Tommy Jones, age 13, Timothy Smith, age 14, and Tom Sawyer, age 15.
Who built the treehouse?

a.	a family	c.	three teenagers
b.	a construction worker	d.	Tom’s dad

Read the story and answer the question.

Who yelled?

a.	Dad	c.	the teacher
b.	Rachel	d.	John

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 171 - 180
1. Read the following sentences and answer the question.
A. James got out of bed when his alarm clock rang.
B. James ran out the door to catch the bus.
C. James ate his breakfast of oatmeal and fruit juice.
D. James brushed his teeth with his purple toothbrush.
Which sentence tells what James did first?

a.	A	c.	C
b.	B	d.	D

Read the story and answer the question.
On Sunday morning, Mark went fishing at Henry’s Lake. His grandfather and dad went with him. They took the boat to go fishing. Mark and Grandpa unloaded the boat and hooked it to the dock near the western shore. Mark’s dad parked the car. When Mark’s dad arrived at the dock after parking, they all jumped into the boat and headed off to catch some fish. Mark caught the first fish. An hour later Mark’s grandpa hooked a fish. When he was reeling the fish in, he suddenly
lost his balance and fell into the lake. Mark jumped in and rescued his grandpa.
When did Grandpa fall into the water?

a.	He fell in when he was standing on the shore.	c.	He fell in when he was reeling in a fish.
b.	He fell in as he was jumping into the boat.	d.	He fell in when Mark caught the first fish.

Read the following and answer the question.
A. They carried their sacks to the car and went home.
B. Mother paid for the clothes and the clerk put them in a sack.
C. Mother and Beth went to the store to shop for clothes.
D. Beth found a pair of shoes and mother found a dress.
Which sentence tells what Mother and Beth did first?

a.	Sentence A	c.	Sentence C
b.	Sentence B	d.	Sentence D

Read the story and answer the question.
The little lion cub cuddled up to her mother and took a nap. After that, she went exploring near a cave. Next, she played with another cub for a while. After that, the little cub climbed up a tree.
What did the little lion cub do first?

a.	She went exploring near a cave.	c.	She climbed a tree.
b.	She played with another cub.	d.	She cuddled up to her mother and took a nap.

10.

Read the schedule and answer the question.

What show is right after Lizards?

a.	Lunch Break	c.	Snakes
b.	Birds	d.	Mammals

11.

Read the story and answer the question.
When school starts, the first thing the students do is read a book. Next, they write in a journal.
Last. They do a page in math. Now it is time for lunch.
What is the second thing the students do?

a.	They go to lunch.	c.	They do a page in math.
b.	They read a book.	d.	They write in a journal.

12.

Read the story and answer the question.
Every afternoon, Jack goes to baseball practice. The first thing he does is get dressed in his baseball clothes. Next, he gets his ball, mitt, and bat. Last, he fills his water bottle with ice-cold water. Then he rides his bike to the ball field.
What is the last thing Jack does?

a.	He puts on his baseball clothes.	c.	He finds his baseball gear.
b.	He goes to the baseball field.	d.	He gets a drink ready to take to the ball field.

13.

Read the story and answer the question.
Chris put on her winter jacket and went outside to play with her new red sled. It was cold and cloudy. After a few minutes, the wind began to blow. Soon it was snowing heavy, wet snow. Chris ran inside and took off her wet clothing. Now she would have to play inside.
In which order did the events happen?

a.	The wind blew; Chris went outside; it began to snow; Chris played inside	c.	Chris went outside; Chris played with a new red sled; the wind blew; it snowed
b.	Chris played inside; Chris went outside; it snowed; the wind blew	d.	Chris bought a new sled; the wind blew; it snowed; Chris put on her winter jacket.

14.

Read the passage and answer the question.
Fred came home from school. He made a snack. He poured a glass of milk and it tasted sour. “This milk is spoiled,” he said. He looked back at the refrigerator and noticed that it was unplugged.
Why was Fred’s milk spoiled?

a.	The milk was not spoiled.	c.	The refrigerator was unplugged.
b.	The milk was too old.	d.	The refrigerator was working.

15.

Read the passage and answer the question.
“What a mess!” Megan screamed as she walked into her bedroom. Papers were scattered all over the floor, and her posters had fallen off the wall. She ran across the room to close her window.
Why was Megan’s room so messy?

a.	because the wind had blown everything around	c.	because her sister made a mess
b.	because she forgot to clean it	d.	because she cleaned her room

16.

Read the sentence and answer the question.
Michelle went straight home after school and finished her chores, did all of her homework, and made sure the house was clean for her mom.
How do you think Michelle’s mother will feel when she gets home?

a.	proud of Michelle for doing so much	c.	sad because she wanted to clean the house
b.	angry at her for not doing her homework	d.	happy that Michelle cooked her dinner

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Literal Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--RIT 181 - 190
Read the passage and answer the question.
Jupiter and Saturn are planets in our solar system. They are the two largest planets and are called “gas giants.” Saturn has rings around it and Jupiter does not. They are both very large, but they are also very light.
How are Jupiter and Saturn different?

a.	they are both “gas giants”	c.	Jupiter has rings and Saturn doesn’t
b.	Saturn has rings and Jupiter doesn’t	d.	they are both very large and heavy