Reading Comprehension

My family went to the first baseball game of the season. We sat near the field and the action was very close. Suddenly, the ball came towards us. Luckily, my sister and I brought our gloves.

What most likely happened next?

• They caught the ball.

• The ballgame ended.

• They went to go buy popcorn.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.3

Rob loves his dog Dougie very much. Every morning he fills up his food bowl. Then he gives him a bath. In the afternoon, he takes Dougie for a walk in the park. Dougie is a very happy and well-loved dog!

What is the first thing Rob does for his dog every morning?

• He walks Dougie.

• He buys him treats.

• He fills up his food bowl.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

The countryside is very calm. The water flows gently. Birds happily chirp as the calm breeze cools the air. A man quietly naps in his row boat.

What is the main idea?

• The countryside is crowded.

• The countryside is peaceful.

• The man is lazy.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. He decided it was time to ride home.

What is the boy doing?

• Eating breakfast

• Riding his bike

• Sailing

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CCSS.RL.2.1

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably __________.

• Got her sunglasses.

• Picked up her umbrella.

• Made a sandwich.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to _________________.

• the beach

• the mall

• school

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Weather reports have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reports need to know where the cold air is and where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. The reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reports need to know where the cold air is.

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short.

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me... I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people

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CCSS.RL.2.1

I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don't want to leave!

What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.

• The author's grandparents live far away.

• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

• The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was... It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Josh got a lot of gifts.

• Charles had a great birthday.

• Josh had a great birthday.

• Charles got a basketball.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.2.2