NMES 2nd grade Assessment 1

Maria loves going to the park after school. She swings on the swings and slides down the big slide. Sometimes, she brings her jump rope and plays with her friends. Maria’s favorite thing to do is feed the ducks at the pond.

What is Maria’s favorite thing to do at the park?

• Swing on the swings

• Feed the ducks

• Play jump rope

• Go down the slide

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Maria loves going to the park after school. She swings on the swings and slides down the big slide. Sometimes, she brings her jump rope and plays with her friends. Maria’s favorite thing to do is feed the ducks at the pond.

Which sentence tells a key detail from the passage?

• A. Maria goes to the park after school.

• B. Maria thinks ducks are loud.

• C. Maria rides her bike at the park.

• D. Maria eats lunch at the park.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Maria loves going to the park after school. She swings on the swings and slides down the big slide. Sometimes, she brings her jump rope and plays with her friends. Maria’s favorite thing to do is feed the ducks at the pond.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Maria plays sports at school.

• Maria likes visiting the park and doing different activities.

• Maria’s friends don’t like the park.

• Maria has a pet duck.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Ben woke up early on Saturday morning. He put on his warm coat and grabbed his fishing pole. His dad took him to the lake, and they sat on the dock. After waiting for a while, Ben caught a big fish! They took a picture before letting it go.

What did Ben do before going fishing?

• He ate breakfast.

• He put on a warm coat.

• He bought a fishing pole.

• He took a nap.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Ben woke up early on Saturday morning. He put on his warm coat and grabbed his fishing pole. His dad took him to the lake, and they sat on the dock. After waiting for a while, Ben caught a big fish! They took a picture before letting it go.

Why did Ben and his dad take a picture of the fish?

• To remember the big catch

• To send it to the newspaper

• To show the store

• To scare the fish

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Ben woke up early on Saturday morning. He put on his warm coat and grabbed his fishing pole. His dad took him to the lake, and they sat on the dock. After waiting for a while, Ben caught a big fish! They took a picture before letting it go.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Ben learns how to swim.

• Ben catches a big fish with his dad.

• Ben likes sleeping late on weekends.

• Ben buys a fishing pole.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

There are many kinds of apples. Some are red, some are green, and some are yellow. Apples can be sweet or sour. People eat apples fresh, bake them in pies, or make apple juice. Apples grow on trees in orchards.

What are two colors apples can be?

• Pink and blue

• Red and green

• Purple and orange

• Brown and gray

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

There are many kinds of apples. Some are red, some are green, and some are yellow. Apples can be sweet or sour. People eat apples fresh, bake them in pies, or make apple juice. Apples grow on trees in orchards.

Where do apples grow?

• On bushes

• In the ground

• On trees in orchards

• In the ocean

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

There are many kinds of apples. Some are red, some are green, and some are yellow. Apples can be sweet or sour. People eat apples fresh, bake them in pies, or make apple juice. Apples grow on trees in orchards.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Apples are a fruit that come in different colors and can be eaten in many ways.

• Apples are always sour.

• Only green apples taste good.

• People drink apple juice every day.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

There are many kinds of apples. Some are red, some are green, and some are yellow. Apples can be sweet or sour. People eat apples fresh, bake them in pies, or make apple juice. Apples grow on trees in orchards. 10. Which of these is a key detail from the passage?

• A. Apples grow on trees in orchards.

• B. Apples are better than bananas.

• C. Apples are hard to find.

• D. Apples can talk.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2