IREAD 3 Practice Test 2 Section 3

Susan tied a wool scarf around her neck and put on her mittens. She opened the door and a blast of

cold air hit her face. Susan did not mind. She dragged her feet through knee-deep snow to the road and

started walking slowly to school.

Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air. She looked around her and thought the

snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. The morning was silent, and Susan felt peaceful as she walked

down the road. Ahead of her, Susan saw two boys having a snowball fight. She did not want to be hit, so she

turned to cut across the field behind the school. Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees.

Suddenly, she fell face forward into the snow. Susan pushed herself up and looked down at the mark

she had left in the snow. This gave her an idea. She turned around and fell backward in a clean, untouched

area of snow. Then she opened and closed her arms and legs a few times. Carefully, Susan stood up without

ruining her design. She had made an angel in the snow. Susan reached down and wrote: Susan was here. Then

she brushed the snow off her coat and walked into the school.

Which sentence from the story describes how cold it was outside?

• "...Susan felt peaceful as she walked down the road."

• "Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air."

• "She looked around her and thought the snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds."

• "Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees."

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Susan tied a wool scarf around her neck and put on her mittens. She opened the door and a blast of

cold air hit her face. Susan did not mind. She dragged her feet through knee-deep snow to the road and

started walking slowly to school.

Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air. She looked around her and thought the

snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. The morning was silent, and Susan felt peaceful as she walked

down the road. Ahead of her, Susan saw two boys having a snowball fight. She did not want to be hit, so she

turned to cut across the field behind the school. Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees.

Suddenly, she fell face forward into the snow. Susan pushed herself up and looked down at the mark

she had left in the snow. This gave her an idea. She turned around and fell backward in a clean, untouched

area of snow. Then she opened and closed her arms and legs a few times. Carefully, Susan stood up without

ruining her design. She had made an angel in the snow. Susan reached down and wrote: Susan was here. Then

she brushed the snow off her coat and walked into the school.

Why did Susan cut across the field?

• She wanted to make a snow angel.

• She wanted to get to school faster.

• Two boys were having a snowball fight.

• She was running late.

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Susan tied a wool scarf around her neck and put on her mittens. She opened the door and a blast of

cold air hit her face. Susan did not mind. She dragged her feet through knee-deep snow to the road and

started walking slowly to school.

Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air. She looked around her and thought the

snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. The morning was silent, and Susan felt peaceful as she walked

down the road. Ahead of her, Susan saw two boys having a snowball fight. She did not want to be hit, so she

turned to cut across the field behind the school. Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees.

Suddenly, she fell face forward into the snow. Susan pushed herself up and looked down at the mark

she had left in the snow. This gave her an idea. She turned around and fell backward in a clean, untouched

area of snow. Then she opened and closed her arms and legs a few times. Carefully, Susan stood up without

ruining her design. She had made an angel in the snow. Susan reached down and wrote: Susan was here. Then

she brushed the snow off her coat and walked into the school.

What did Susan do after she fell in the snow?

• She cried and ran back home.

• She decided to make a snow angel.

• She blew in the air.

• She joined the two boys for a snowball fight.

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Which of the following words from the text has a prefix, and only a prefix, undelined?

• slowly

• ruining

• suddenly

• untouched

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Susan tied a wool scarf around her neck and put on her mittens. She opened the door and a blast of

cold air hit her face. Susan did not mind. She dragged her feet through knee-deep snow to the road and

started walking slowly to school.

Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air. She looked around her and thought the

snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. The morning was silent, and Susan felt peaceful as she walked

down the road. Ahead of her, Susan saw two boys having a snowball fight. She did not want to be hit, so she

turned to cut across the field behind the school. Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees.

Suddenly, she fell face forward into the snow. Susan pushed herself up and looked down at the mark

she had left in the snow. This gave her an idea. She turned around and fell backward in a clean, untouched

area of snow. Then she opened and closed her arms and legs a few times. Carefully, Susan stood up without

ruining her design. She had made an angel in the snow. Susan reached down and wrote: Susan was here. Then

she brushed the snow off her coat and walked into the school.

How would you describe this story?

• realistic ficition

• fanasty

• fairy tale

• informational

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Susan tied a wool scarf around her neck and put on her mittens. She opened the door and a blast of

cold air hit her face. Susan did not mind. She dragged her feet through knee-deep snow to the road and

started walking slowly to school.

Susan blew and watched her breath form a cloud in the air. She looked around her and thought the

snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. The morning was silent, and Susan felt peaceful as she walked

down the road. Ahead of her, Susan saw two boys having a snowball fight. She did not want to be hit, so she

turned to cut across the field behind the school. Once again she was walking in snow that reached her knees.

Suddenly, she fell face forward into the snow. Susan pushed herself up and looked down at the mark

she had left in the snow. This gave her an idea. She turned around and fell backward in a clean, untouched

area of snow. Then she opened and closed her arms and legs a few times. Carefully, Susan stood up without

ruining her design. She had made an angel in the snow. Susan reached down and wrote: Susan was here. Then

she brushed the snow off her coat and walked into the school.

From this story, you can tell that:

• Susan does not mind winter weather.

• Susan enjoys building snowmen.

• Susan likes to be on time to school.

• Susan does not like to play with other children.

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A little bird sat on the windowsill. He looked longingly into the house at a bird in its cage. The cage

seemed to be such a pleasant place. It had a swing for exercise, a round reflecting mirror, and a little bell that

made a sweet sound. There was always water in one dish and food and treats in another. The little bird

thought it looked like a wonderful place to live.

Meanwhile, the bird in its cage looked at the world outside his window. He wondered what it would be

like to fly free in the sky and land wherever he wanted. He wished he could see what lay beyond his neat

backyard and the fence that surrounded it. His people were kind, but he couldn’t help feeling the urge to fly

out the window and be free.

One day, the people left both the window and the cage door open. The caged bird decided this was his

chance. He quickly flew out the window and into the world beyond. At the same time, the free bird flew from

the windowsill into the cage. At first, both birds were thrilled. But soon the house bird missed his cage. It was

frightening outside! He wasn’t sure where to look for food. Besides, the worms and bugs that the other birds

were eating almost ruined his appetite. The outside bird felt trapped in the cage. His heart began to beat

wildly. All he could think about was getting back outside!

At the first opportunity, both birds returned to their old ways. Now the caged bird looked at the world

with new eyes. It was beautiful, but he was happy to look from his perch in the cage. As for the outside bird,

he no longer wished to be in the cage. He could hardly believe that he had almost given up his precious

freedom for that little space!

What happened when the people left the window and the cage door open?

• Both birds went in the cage.

• The caged bird went to get some worms and bugs.

• The birds traded places.

• Both birds flew outside.

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A little bird sat on the windowsill. He looked longingly into the house at a bird in its cage. The cage

seemed to be such a pleasant place. It had a swing for exercise, a round reflecting mirror, and a little bell that

made a sweet sound. There was always water in one dish and food and treats in another. The little bird

thought it looked like a wonderful place to live.

Meanwhile, the bird in its cage looked at the world outside his window. He wondered what it would be

like to fly free in the sky and land wherever he wanted. He wished he could see what lay beyond his neat

backyard and the fence that surrounded it. His people were kind, but he couldn’t help feeling the urge to fly

out the window and be free.

One day, the people left both the window and the cage door open. The caged bird decided this was his

chance. He quickly flew out the window and into the world beyond. At the same time, the free bird flew from

the windowsill into the cage. At first, both birds were thrilled. But soon the house bird missed his cage. It was

frightening outside! He wasn’t sure where to look for food. Besides, the worms and bugs that the other birds

were eating almost ruined his appetite. The outside bird felt trapped in the cage. His heart began to beat

wildly. All he could think about was getting back outside!

At the first opportunity, both birds returned to their old ways. Now the caged bird looked at the world

with new eyes. It was beautiful, but he was happy to look from his perch in the cage. As for the outside bird,

he no longer wished to be in the cage. He could hardly believe that he had almost given up his precious

freedom for that little space!

How did the house bird probably feel when he returned to his cage?

• lost

• free

• frightened

• safe

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A little bird sat on the windowsill. He looked longingly into the house at a bird in its cage. The cage

seemed to be such a pleasant place. It had a swing for exercise, a round reflecting mirror, and a little bell that

made a sweet sound. There was always water in one dish and food and treats in another. The little bird

thought it looked like a wonderful place to live.

Meanwhile, the bird in its cage looked at the world outside his window. He wondered what it would be

like to fly free in the sky and land wherever he wanted. He wished he could see what lay beyond his neat

backyard and the fence that surrounded it. His people were kind, but he couldn’t help feeling the urge to fly

out the window and be free.

One day, the people left both the window and the cage door open. The caged bird decided this was his

chance. He quickly flew out the window and into the world beyond. At the same time, the free bird flew from

the windowsill into the cage. At first, both birds were thrilled. But soon the house bird missed his cage. It was

frightening outside! He wasn’t sure where to look for food. Besides, the worms and bugs that the other birds

were eating almost ruined his appetite. The outside bird felt trapped in the cage. His heart began to beat

wildly. All he could think about was getting back outside!

At the first opportunity, both birds returned to their old ways. Now the caged bird looked at the world

with new eyes. It was beautiful, but he was happy to look from his perch in the cage. As for the outside bird,

he no longer wished to be in the cage. He could hardly believe that he had almost given up his precious

freedom for that little space!

What is the lesson of this story?

• Everyone is special in their own way.

• You should share what you have with others.

• Tyring new things can be fun.

• You should be thankful for what you have.

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A little bird sat on the windowsill. He looked longingly into the house at a bird in its cage. The cage

seemed to be such a pleasant place. It had a swing for exercise, a round reflecting mirror, and a little bell that

made a sweet sound. There was always water in one dish and food and treats in another. The little bird

thought it looked like a wonderful place to live.

Meanwhile, the bird in its cage looked at the world outside his window. He wondered what it would be

like to fly free in the sky and land wherever he wanted. He wished he could see what lay beyond his neat

backyard and the fence that surrounded it. His people were kind, but he couldn’t help feeling the urge to fly

out the window and be free.

One day, the people left both the window and the cage door open. The caged bird decided this was his

chance. He quickly flew out the window and into the world beyond. At the same time, the free bird flew from

the windowsill into the cage. At first, both birds were thrilled. But soon the house bird missed his cage. It was

frightening outside! He wasn’t sure where to look for food. Besides, the worms and bugs that the other birds

were eating almost ruined his appetite. The outside bird felt trapped in the cage. His heart began to beat

wildly. All he could think about was getting back outside!

At the first opportunity, both birds returned to their old ways. Now the caged bird looked at the world

with new eyes. It was beautiful, but he was happy to look from his perch in the cage. As for the outside bird,

he no longer wished to be in the cage. He could hardly believe that he had almost given up his precious

freedom for that little space!

What adjective BEST describes how the caged bird felt at the beginning of the story?

• curious

• rude

• friendly

• selfish

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