wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

2nd Grade READING Simulation

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 11hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word sounds like plain, but is spelled differently?

a)

plea

b)

plane

c)

plant

d)

please

2.

Which word from the story has a suffix?

a)

down

b)

ugly

c)

shade

d)

useless

3.

Where does the story take place?

a)

by a lake

b)

in the woods

c)

in a city park

d)

in one of the boy’s backyard

4.

How do the boys view the tree?

a)

They do not respect the tree for its shade

b)

They believe the tree is beautiful in the fall

c)

They are happy that the tree produces fruit to eat

d)

They wish the tree was larger and had more leaves

5.

In the story, what is odd about the tree?

a)

The tree can talk and has feelings

b)

The tree does not shed leaves in the fall

c)

The tree is the tallest tree the boys have ever seen

d)

The tree is more colorful than the other trees nearby

6.

Which word means the opposite of hot?

a)

warm

b)

cold

c)

happy

d)

ideal

7.

Read this sentence from the story.


Moral: Our best gifts are often the most overlooked.


This sentence shows the story’s −

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

beginning

d)

main idea

8.

Which word has the same beginning sound as in the word shade?

a)

fish

b)

show

c)

crash

d)

splash

9.

The message in this passage is written to make you ―

a)

argue

b)

sad

c)

learn

d)

laugh

10.

Which text feature does the author use in the passage?

a)

graphs

b)

captions

c)

subheadings

d)

table of contents

11.

Which word means the same thing as honest in 3) Be Honest?

a)

scared

b)

sneaky

c)

tricky

d)

truthful

12.

Which answer shows an example of showing respect?

a)

asking your friend to do your homework for you because you’re tired

b)

jumping ahead in the lunch line because you are hungry

c)

letting your friend get a drink of water from the fountain before you

d)

taking the ball away from your friend because you want it

13.

Which word from the story has a suffix?

a)

library

b)

respect

c)

share

d)

thoughtful

14.

Read this sentence from the story.


We have friends that we see at school.


Which word has the same vowel sound as see?

a)

lie

b)

fell

c)

three

d)

friend


15.

right n. 1. opposite of left; the right hand side 2. correct; that is the right answer 3. good, or proper; saying you’re sorry is the right thing to do; 4. ability given under law; I have the right to say what I feel.


Which definition is the correct meaning for the word right as it is used in the sentence below from the passage?


If you follow these three simple rules and always do the right thing, you’ll be a very good friend.

a)

definition 1

b)

definition 2

c)

definition 3

d)

definition 4


16.

How many syllables are in the word nightfall?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

Which word ending sound makes the word mean “more than one”?

a)

the “s” in friends

b)

the “ ‘s” in boy’s

c)

the “er” in bigger

d)

the “ing” in playing

18.

Where does this story take place?

a)

a mall

b)

a library

c)

a grocery store

d)

a book store

19.

In the story, Hubert wants to buy a magazine. His mother tells him no. How is the problem in the story settled?

a)

Hubert tricks his mom into buying the magazine

b)

Hubert’s mother tells him to save his money to buy the magazine

c)

Hubert cries until his mother buys the magazine

d)

Hubert’s mother teaches him about needs and wants

20.

In which paragraph does Hubert explain why he wants the magazine?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

6

d)

11

21.

Which word means the opposite of spend (paragraph 6)?

a)

pay

b)

give

c)

save

d)

waste

22.

Which word best describes Hubert at the beginning of the story?

a)

brave

b)

angry

c)

upset

d)

scared

23.

What happens first in the story?

a)

Hubert and his mom hug

b)

Hubert asks if he can buy a magazine

c)

Hubert’s mom explains needs and wants

d)

Hubert sees a magazine he wants

24.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Money should be spent carefully

b)

Books are better to read than magazines

c)

Money comes and goes, so don’t worry about spending it

d)

You should look around a lot before spending your money

25.

I got my puppy at the local pound.


pound n. 1. a unit of weight; That book weighs one pound. 2. a type of money used in England; I only have one pound to spend at the store. 3. a place where animals without a home are kept; The pound has lots of dogs and cats. 4. v. to hit or strike; I had to pound the door so they could hear me.

Which definition gives the correct meaning for the word pound as it is used in the sentence?

a)

definition 1

b)

definition 2

c)

definition 3

d)

definition 4

26.

pound n. 1. a unit of weight; That book weighs one pound. 2. a type of money used in England; I only have one pound to spend at the store. 3. a place where animals without a home are kept; The pound has lots of dogs and cats. 4. v. to hit or strike; I had to pound the door so they could hear me.


Which definition makes pound a verb?

a)

definition 1

b)

definition 2

c)

definition 3

d)

definition 4

27.

Which text feature does the author use in the passage?

a)

maps

b)

charts

c)

italics

d)

illustrations

28.

Why would a person read this passage?

a)

to enjoy a story

b)

to learn about the senses of the human body

c)

to follow directions of living a healthy and happier life

d)

to get information about types of food that are good for you

29.

How many senses does your body have?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

30.

Under which subheading will you find information about sound?

a)

Sight

b)

Touch

c)

Hearing

d)

Smell

31.

Which taste is not named in the story?

a)

sweet

b)

bitter

c)

salty

d)

sour

32.

How much can an adult Beagle weigh?

a)

5-10 pounds

b)

10-12 pounds

c)

12-15 pounds

d)

18-30 pounds

33.

Which color would you not find in the Beagle’s coat?

a)

gray

b)

white

c)

brown

d)

black

34.

Which box explains why Beagles are good hunting dogs?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

35.

Which question does “Beagle Facts” answer?

a)

How fast can Beagles run?

b)

How long do Beagles live?

c)

Are Beagles good swimmers?

d)

Which country did the first Beagles come from?

36.

Why would a person read “Beagle Facts”?

a)

to learn about Beagles

b)

to learn about all dogs

c)

to learn how animals hunt

d)

to learn how to train a Beagle for hunting

37.

Before reading, the picture told you that you would learn about —

a)

many dogs

b)

one type of dog

c)

a place where dogs live

d)

great skills that certain dogs have

38.

Which word sounds the same as the word sense, but is spelled differently?

a)

see

b)

seen

c)

cents

d)

nests

39.

The chart above shows the different qualities of the Beagle. Which one does the Beagle do very well?

a)

Good Watch Dog

b)

Easy to Train

c)

Needs Grooming

d)

Good With Kids


40.

Based on the information in the chart, which statement is true?

a)

Beagles are very easy to train

b)

Beagles are not very active and do not need much exercise

c)

Beagles seem to enjoy the warm and cold weather about the same

d)

Beagles should not be around children because they can be dangerous

41.

Use this information in the Table of Contents to answer the question.


On which page would there be facts about a Golden Retriever?

a)

page 3

b)

page 5

c)

page 10

d)

page 13

42.

Use this information in the Table of Contents to answer the question.

Which chapter is the shortest?

a)

German Shepard

b)

Golden Retriever

c)

Husky

d)

Labrador Retriever

43.

Use the Index to answer this question.

Which page would have facts about a Wire Fox Terrier?

a)

Page 22

b)

Page 27

c)

Page 34

d)

Page 48