2nd grade Pretest 2

(Finding Main Idea) The fable is mostly about

• two frogs who became friends.

• the places frogs like to live.

• two frogs who must find a new home.

• two frogs who want to live in a well.

(Recalling Facts and Details) How long did the frogs live in the pond?

• a few months

• many years

• only one summer

• just a few days

(Understanding Sequence) Which of these happened first?

• The frogs came to a well.

• The frogs were tired from traveling.

• The big frog looked down into the well.

• The frogs went in search of a new home.

(Recognizing Cause and Effect) Why did the frogs leave the pond?

• The pond was too deep.

• The pond was too hot.

• The pond had dried up.

• The pond was too crowded.

(Comparing and Contrasting) How was the big frog different from the little frog?

• The big frog was wiser.

• The big frog was older.

• The big frog was happier.

• The big frog was smaller.

(Making Predictions) What will probably happen next?

• The well will dry up.

• The frogs will keep looking for a new home.

• The frogs will return to their old home.

• The little frog will live alone in the well.

(Finding Word Meaning in Context) The word search means

• "look for."

• "find out."

• "warm and deep."

• "very hot."

(Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences) You can tell that frogs like to live in places that are

• dep and cool.

• warm and dry.

• wet and warm.

• cold and wet.

(Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion) Which of these tells what someone thinks or believes?

• The pond dried up.

• A well is a great home for frogs.

• The frogs need a new home.

• Two frogs lived in a pond.

(Understanding Author's Purpose) What does the author probably want you to know?

• Frogs like to live in ponds.

• Ponds can dry up in summer.

• People should learn more about frogs.

• Some ideas are not as good as they seem.