Reading Comprehension Quiz

Read the passage below and answer the question: Mia woke up early on Saturday morning. She was excited because she was going to the park with her family. Mia packed her favorite red ball and a sandwich for lunch. When they arrived at the park, Mia played catch with her brother and then had a picnic under a big tree. Who went to the park with her family?

• Sara

• Mia

• Anna

• Lily

Answer explanation

Mia is the only person mentioned in the passage who went to the park with her family. The text specifically states that Mia woke up early and was excited to go to the park.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

What is a fable?

• A story that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters

• A book of facts

• A poem about nature

• A list of words

Answer explanation

A fable is a story that imparts a moral lesson, typically featuring animals as characters. This distinguishes it from other forms of literature, such as factual books or poems, making the first choice the correct answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the passage below and answer the question: Max was looking for his puppy, Spot. He searched the backyard, the living room, and finally the city park. There, he saw Spot playing with other dogs near the big fountain. Where does Max find his puppy, Spot?

• In a forest

• At a school

• In a city park

• On a mountain

Answer explanation

Max finds his puppy, Spot, in the city park, as stated in the passage where he searched various locations and finally saw Spot playing with other dogs near the big fountain in the park.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Which of these is an example of rhyme in a poem?

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "The dog ran fast."

• "The bird can fly."

• "The sun is bright."

Answer explanation

The phrase "The cat sat on the mat" contains rhyme, as "cat" and "mat" have similar ending sounds. This creates a rhythmic quality typical of poetry, unlike the other options which do not exhibit rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

Read the short story: "Anna found a small bird with a hurt wing. She took it home and cared for it until it could fly again." Why did Anna take the bird home?

• She wanted a pet

• She wanted to help the bird get better

• She was afraid of the bird

• She wanted to show her friends

Answer explanation

Anna took the bird home because she wanted to help it get better, as indicated by her caring for it until it could fly again. This shows her compassion rather than wanting a pet or showing it to friends.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Read the passage below and answer the question: A clever fox saw a hungry wolf looking for food. The fox quickly thought of a plan and led the wolf away from the village, saving the chickens. The wolf was tricked and left hungry. What is the central message of this story?

• Always be kind to others

• Clever thinking can help you solve problems

• Wolves are scary

• Foxes live in the forest

Answer explanation

The story illustrates how the clever fox used quick thinking to outsmart the hungry wolf, demonstrating that clever thinking can effectively solve problems and protect others.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

Read the poem: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are." Which words in the poem rhyme?

• Twinkle and little

• Star and are

• How and what

• Wonder and you

Answer explanation

In the poem, 'star' and 'are' rhyme because they have the same ending sound. The other pairs do not share this rhyming quality, making 'star' and 'are' the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

Read the passage below and answer the question: A lion was caught in a hunter’s net and could not get free. A little mouse heard his cries and ran to help. The mouse chewed through the ropes, and soon the lion was free. How does the mouse help the lion?

• By bringing him food

• By freeing him from a net

• By singing a song

• By finding his family

Answer explanation

The mouse helps the lion by chewing through the ropes of the net, which allows the lion to escape. This directly corresponds to the answer choice 'By freeing him from a net', making it the correct option.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

Read the passage below and answer the question: Emily saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. She walked over, smiled, and offered to share her sandwich. The new student smiled back, and they became friends. How did Emily respond to meeting someone new?

• She ignored the new student

• She shared her lunch and was friendly

• She left the lunchroom

• She told the teacher

Answer explanation

Emily responded positively by walking over to the new student, smiling, and offering to share her sandwich, which shows she was friendly and welcoming.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

Read the following lines from a poem: "Rain drops tap on my window pane, Singing a soft and gentle refrain." How do the words "tap" and "singing" help you understand the mood of the poem?

• They show the rain is loud and scary

• They make the rain seem gentle and musical

• They tell you it is sunny outside

• They describe a thunderstorm

Answer explanation

The words "tap" and "singing" create a soothing image of rain, suggesting it is gentle and musical rather than loud or scary. This choice of language contributes to a calm and peaceful mood in the poem.

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CCSS.RL.2.4