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2nd Grade Reading Advanced Test 5



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

 1. 

Read the directions and answer the question.
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Frida cut the tissue paper to make a diamond shape. Then, she glued the sticks together in the middle. Next, she glued the paper to the edges of the sticks and glued the string to the center of the sticks.
Which step did Frida not follow correctly?
a.
step 2
c.
step 1
b.
step 4
d.
step 3
 

 2. 

Read the directions and answer the question.
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a.
1-2 tablets every 4 hours
c.
2-4 tablets every 6 hours
b.
1-2 tablets every hour
d.
should not take this medication
 

 3. 

Read the directions and answer the question.
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What are the directions for?
a.
potting a plant
c.
watering a plant
b.
digging up roots
d.
filling a pot with soil
 

 4. 

Read the paragraph and answer the question.
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What do you do after boiling the noodles?
a.
layer the ingredients
c.
fry the meat and the sauce
b.
fry the meat and cheese
d.
cook for 45 minutes
 

 5. 

Read the following directions and answer the question.
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What should you do after you read each question carefully?
a.
hand in your test to your teacher
c.
read each question carefully
b.
circle the letter for the best answer
d.
read your library book until everyone else is finished
 

 6. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading for Detail--RIT 191 - 200
Chris rode his brand new bike down the twisting path. As he rushed along, he began to remember what his mother had told him before he left. “Make sure to wear your helmet,” she pleaded as Chris ran out the door. Suddenly, a dog ran across the path. He swerved to miss it and ended up rolling onto the grass. Guiltily, he kept thinking about his mother’s advice.
What should Chris have done before his ride?
a.
kissed his mom goodbye
c.
tied his shoe
b.
fixed his brakes
d.
put on his helmet
 

 7. 

“What would I know about skateboarding?” Kim said to Louis. “I wouldn’t know a skateboard
from a scooter.”
These sentences show that:
a.
Louis doesn’t know anything about skateboards.
c.
Kim doesn’t know anything about skateboards.
b.
Kim is asking Louis to help her learn to skateboard.
d.
Louis does not like skateboarding.
 

 8. 

“I want that dress,” Kelly said as a beautiful red and blue party outfit caught her eye. She was going to a holiday party with her friends that night and she wanted the perfect thing to wear. It was made from silk and had shiny beads sewn around the trim that sparkled like diamonds. It would truly be the hit of the party.
Kelly’s dress is made from:
a.
cotton
c.
wool
b.
silk
d.
linen
 

 9. 

John and his mom were shopping for a new set of roller blades. As they looked at several pairs, John said, “Hey Mom, look at these!” His mother replied by saying, “Oh, those are too much, how about these?” John shrugged, and held up another pair. “This pair is on sale,” he said as he walked over to show her.
The words “these,” “those,” and “this,” refer to:
a.
roller blades
c.
knee pads
b.
shoes
d.
wheels
 

 10. 

Samantha was dusting the furniture while Peter vacuumed the carpets. Earlier that morning, Peter cleaned the bathroom and kitchen floors. Everyone was getting ready for the party that evening. Soon, Maria would sweep the porch.
Who did the most jobs?
a.
Peter
c.
Maria
b.
Samantha
d.
Paul
 

 11. 

Tara and Tanisha were planning a surprise party for Krystal. They invited a few of Krystal’s friends. They began decorating the house. Tanisha hung streamers along the ceiling while Tara  blew up balloons. Next, they both decided to serve punch and cake. Tara went to the store for punch while Tanisha baked the cake. At last, they were ready for the party.
What did they do to prepare for the party?
a.
made a cake and bought pop
c.
hung a piata from the ceiling
b.
hung streamers and posters
d.
invited Krystal’s friends
 

 12. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 191 - 200
Read the passage and answer the question.
Jordan clamped the handlebars tightly after he made sure his feet were steady on the pegs. He pointed his motorcycle up the hill and increased his speed. Just before he reached the highest part of the hill, he scooted forward to balance his weight. This was going to be the best jump ever!
What did Jordan do right after he increased his speed?
a.
clamped the bars tightly
c.
pointed up the hill
b.
pointed down the hill
d.
turned around
 

 13. 

Which of these sentence occurred in the past?
a.
It is pouring rain and the streets are beginning to flood.
c.
A storm happened last year in Florida.
b.
Trees are bending and snapping in the fierce winds.
d.
Rescue crews are filling sand bags to stop the flooding.
 

 14. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
The dog, with a ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden, demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog laid in the shade to admit his failure.
What happened directly after they demolished the garbage cans?
a.
They flew across the grass.
c.
The cat climbed the tree.
b.
They trampled the garden.
d.
The dog laid in the shade.
 

 15. 

Read the sentences.
A. The final score was Tigers 6 and Lions 5.
B. The Tiger outfielder slid into home plate, tying the game in the ninth inning.
C. The crowd cheered as the third out in the fourth inning was made.
D. The home team was taking the field for the start of the game.
Which letters put these sentences in the correct order?
a.
D, C, B, A
c.
B, A, C, D
b.
A, D, B, C
d.
C, A, D, B
 



 
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