Free Printable 2nd Grade Reading NWEA Review

1.

The following directions tell how to fix a punctured tire inner tube. Which step in the directions suggest that the leak in the tube may be a very small hole and hard to find?

a)

remove the tire from the rim of the wheel

b)

pull out the inner tube and put air in it

c)

put the inner tube in water or pass your hand across the tube

d)

rub glue all around the hole and put a patch that is bigger than the hole

2.

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

He was trapped for three hours.

b)

His mother found him at sundown.

c)

He was visiting the farm.

3.

Rosa and her friends spent two weeks in a cabin on the lake. There was no electricity in the cabin. The girls had to use a lantern for light. Sometimes they made a fire in the fireplace.
CAUSE: The cabin had no electricity.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

The cabin was on the lake.

b)

The girls used a lantern for light.

c)

There was a fireplace near the cabin.

4.

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

a)

Swimming pools fill up.

b)

Snow melts and runs off.

c)

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

d)

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

5.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

b)

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

c)

There are many breeds of dogs.

d)

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

6.

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:

a)

Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test

b)

Tiffany received a good grade on the test

c)

Tiffany is tired

d)

Tiffany is angry at her teacher

7.

In 1957, Althea Gibson was the first black woman to win the U.S. Open tennis championship. She won it again in 1958. Born in South Carolina and raised in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, Gibson went on to become a major sports star. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971. Is this story an example of:

a)

sequencing

b)

time (timeline)

c)

cause and effect

8.

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

a)

He came home from school

b)

He picks his cereal

c)

He gets the milk

d)

He hangs is coat up

9.

Which Text Structure is used below?
Hurricane Andrew was one of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States. Andrew first formed in the warm waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean. To begin with, the storm had winds of only 40 miles per hour. As the stormcontinued to move over the warm ocean, it gained energy and grew stronger. When the wind speed reached 74 miles per hour, the storm was officially a hurricane and was named Andrew. Then Andrew’s winds climbed to 175 miles per hour! Next, heavy rain moved onshore as Andrew made landfall in southern Florida.

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Sequence/Chronological

c)

Description

d)

Problem/Solution

10.

Which text structure is used below?
The difficult conditions in space require that astronauts go through demanding training. They must learn how to walk and work without gravity. They must practice wearing spacesuits. They must even learn how to eat and sleep while weightless. Many different machines help the astronauts prepare for the problems faced in space travel. Some machines are simulators, or machines that re-create some of the conditions of outer space here on Earth.

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Sequence/Chronological

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Problem/Solution

11.

Which text structure is used below?
The difficult conditions in space require that astronauts go through demanding training. They must learn how to walk and work without gravity. They must practice wearing spacesuits. They must even learn how to eat and sleep while weightless. Many different machines help the astronauts prepare for the problems faced in space travel. Some machines are simulators, or machines that re-create some of the conditions of outer space here on Earth.

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Sequence/Chronological

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Problem/Solution

12.

How does "dis" change the meaning of "approve" in the word disapprove?
It makes it mean.....

a)

approve again

b)

not approve

c)

approve before

d)

does not change the meaning.

13.

How does "pre" change the meaning of "approve" in the word preapprove?
It makes it mean.....

a)

approve again

b)

not approve

c)

approve before

d)

does not change the meaning.

14.

We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.

a)

rarely

b)

always

c)

try to

d)

hate

15.

To make toast you need to put two slices of bread in the toaster. Press the button. When the toast pops up it is finished and you are ready to eat it. Put butter, jelly, or peanut butter on it for a delicious treat!

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person limited

c)

2nd person

d)

3rd person objective

16.

Which text structure is used below?
Both hurricanes caused suffering and devastation to the people who lived through them. In measuring strength, Andrew was the stronger of the two.However, Katrina inflicted more destruction and fatalities because its path was through New Orleans.

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Sequence/Chronological

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Description

17.

What is setting?

a)

a person place or a thing

b)

time and place

c)

2 or more people talking

d)

express strong feelings

18.

What is dialogue ?

a)

takes the place of a noun

b)

2 or more people talking more than twice

c)

time and place

d)

connect words,phrases,or clues b

19.

What is theme?

a)

a, person, place, or a thing

b)

the message of the story or the reason the author writes

c)

time and place

d)

2 or more people talking

20.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

a)

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

b)

It is also fun to look for shells.

c)

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

d)

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

21.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

22.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

23.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

24.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

25.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

26.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

27.

Which word below is a compound word?

a)

running

b)

rainfall

c)

yesterday

d)

kitten

28.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

29.

What words make up the compound word dragonfly?

a)

dra, gone, and fly

b)

butter and fly

c)

dragon and fly

d)

drag, on , and fly

30.

Is baseball a compound word?

a)

Yes

b)

No

31.

Which two words make up the compound word snowman?

a)

sno and man

b)

s, now, and man

c)

snow and man

d)

s, no, w, and man

32.

Is doghouse a compound word?

a)

yes

b)

no

33.

Which word is a compound word?

a)

reading

b)

popcorn

c)

rules

d)

setting

34.

How would you break this word into syllables?
acorn

a)

a/corn

b)

ac/orn

c)

acor/n

35.

How would you break this word into syllables?
paper

a)

p/ap/er

b)

pa/per

c)

pap/er

36.

How would you break this word into syllables?
famous

a)

fa/mous

b)

fam/ous

c)

f/amous

37.

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

a)

Carla takes yoga classes.

b)

She said something embarrassing.

c)

Carla ate a snack.

38.

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.

a)

Let's hit the hay.

b)

He tried not to "make waves".

c)

Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

2nd Grade Reading NWEA Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 8hrs 5mins

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