FAST Prep 2nd Grade(Credits to AI Generated Questions)

How does the diagram help the reader?

• It shows the steps of the water cycle

• It shows how clouds are formed

• It tells the names of the oceans

Passage 4: The Solar System Title: The Solar System Heading: Planets and Their Moons Our solar system has eight planets that orbit around the Sun. The planets are named Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Some planets have moons that orbit around them, like Earth’s moon. Other planets, like Saturn, have many moons. The Sun gives light and heat to all of the planets. What do the planets do in our solar system?

• The planets orbit around the Sun in our solar system.

• The planets orbit around the Moon in our solar system.

• The planets orbit around each other in our solar system.

• The planets do not orbit anything in our solar system.

How does the caption help the reader understand the passage?

• It tells where the planets live

• It explains that planets orbit around the Sun

• It shows which planets have moons

How does the diagram help the reader understand the passage?

• It shows the stages of how a seed grows

• It explains the different types of plants

• It tells how flowers bloom

Passage 5: How a Seed Grows

Title: How Seeds Grow Into Plants
Heading: The Stages of Growth
Bold Words: Seed, Germination, Seedling, Mature Plant

Seeds grow into plants in four stages. First, the seed is planted in the soil. The seed begins to germinate, or sprout. Next, the seedling grows bigger and gets leaves. Finally, the plant becomes a mature plant with flowers or fruit.

What are the four stages of growth mentioned in the passage 'How Seeds Grow Into Plants'?

• Seed, Germination, Seedling, Mature Plant

• Seed, Sprouting, Young Plant, Flowering

• Germination, Budding, Blooming, Fruiting

• Sprouting, Leafing, Branching, Fruiting

Passage 6: The Seasons of the Year

Title: The Four Seasons
Heading: What Happens in Each Season
Bold Words: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 The year is divided into four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. In the winter, it is cold, and it may snow. Spring is warm, and flowers bloom. Summer is the hottest season, and people often go to the beach. Fall is cooler, and the leaves on trees turn red and orange before they fall.

List the four seasons mentioned in the passage 'The Seasons of the Year'.

• Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

• Winter, Summer, Rainy, Autumn

• Spring, Summer, Monsoon, Winter

• Summer, Autumn, Winter, Rainy

How does the diagram help the reader understand the seasons?

• It shows what the weather is like during each season

• It explains how flowers grow

• It shows when the year begins

What does the caption tell the reader?

• Niagara Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world

• Niagara Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world

• People can live near Niagara Falls

Passage 8: Inside the Human Body

Title: The Digestive System
Heading: How Your Body Digests Food

When you eat food, it goes into your mouth where it is chewed. The food then travels down the esophagus and into the stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down. After that, it moves into the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed. The rest of the food passes into the large intestine before it leaves the body.

How does the diagram help the reader understand the passage?

• It shows the path food takes through the digestive system

• It tells the organs inside your body

• It shows how the stomach works

 

Passage 9: The Moon and the Stars

Title: The Moon and Stars at Night
Heading: How We See the Moon
The Moon orbits around Earth, and we can see it in the night sky. Sometimes it looks full, and other times it looks like a thin crescent. The Moon doesn't make its own light, but it reflects light from the Sun. Stars are also visible in the night sky, but they are much farther away than the Moon.

How does the caption help the reader?

• It explains why the Moon changes shape

• It tells where the Moon is located

• It shows how stars are made