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2nd grade ELA review

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as the word "thief"?

a)

bird

b)

field

c)

city

2.

Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as the word "cave"?

a)

flag

b)

mad

c)

sale

3.

Complete the sentence _____ studying for the reading test.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Their

4.

Complete the sentence I can _______ the sound of the ocean waves.

a)

here

b)

hearing

c)

hear

5.

The cat is sleeping on the fluffy couch. Which word has the same ending as sleeping?

a)

sleeps

b)

rest

c)

looking

6.

What does greatest mean?

a)

more great

b)

the most great

c)

a little great

7.

My sister is tasting the delicious cupcake I made for her. Which word has the same base word as the word tasting?

a)

flavor

b)

tasted

c)

writing

8.

The student answered the teacher’s question. Which word has the same base word as the word answered?

a)

answers

b)

questioning

c)

colored

9.

After searching for hours, the boy can’t find his lost ball. He is ________.

a)

hopeful

b)

hopeless

c)

hoping

10.

Which word tells how she looked at the test?

a)

looked

b)

excitedly

c)

grade

11.

My little brother jumps into the pool without fear. He is ________!

a)

fearful

b)

fearing

c)

fearless

12.

What does quickly mean?

a)

In a rude way

b)

In a fast way

c)

In a slow way

13.

The rain has not stopped today. It has been continuous since this morning. Which word means the same as continuous?

a)

short

b)

endless

c)

stop

14.

The intrepid explorer was not afraid to explore the dangerous jungle. Which word is the opposite of intrepid?

a)

courageous

b)

Brave

c)

fearful

15.

Kelly can see the mountains as the airplane flies them.

a)

below

b)

above

c)

nearby

16.

The number of kids coming to the game is constant, never changing. What does the word constant mean in this sentence?

a)

a) always the same

b)

b) going away

c)

c) different every time

17.

I bought a new watch. It was very expensive. Which of these sentences uses the word watch as it was used in the previous sentence?

a)

I watch the beautiful sunset.

b)

I watch the kids playing.

c)

My watch tells me the time.

18.

What does the word ruler mean in this sentence?

a)

a) a person that rules

b)

b) something to measure

c)

c) a line with numbers

19.

I am beginning to understand how to add two-digit numbers. Which word means the same as the word beginning?

a)

knowing

b)

understanding

c)

starting

20.

The principal gave a brief speech to the crowd. Everyone was surprised at how short it was. Which word is the opposite of brief?

a)

short

b)

long

c)

tiny

21.

What does the word aroma mean?

a)

smell

b)

color

c)

place

22.

Martha was looking inside the lost and found bin, trying to retrieve her lost wallet. What does the word retrieve mean?

a)

loose something

b)

make something new

c)

get something back

23.

I need to locate the kid’s section in the bookstore. I don’t know where it is.

a)

stop

b)

find

c)

lose

24.

The pack of lions was searching for food. What is a synonym of the word pack?

a)

group

b)

bag

c)

look

25.

Nick does not like to share. He does not treat his friends nicely and always complains about others. His mom has told him to be better, but he is not willing to change.

a)

sad

b)

kind

c)

rude

26.

A new girl named Maria joined our school. She was coming from a school in Mexico. Some students greeted her and showed her around. The teacher welcomed her by saying, “You will do great at our school.”

a)

A new girl named Maria.

b)

A nice teacher.

c)

A student going to Mexico.

27.

I walk into the cake shop, and the owner smiles at me and says, “Emily, I have your favorite cupcake!” Other shoppers stared at me while I ate the delicious cupcake excitedly.

a)

A cake shop owner.

b)

A girl named Emily.

c)

Shoppers at a cake shop.

28.

The girl was reading her book under a tree. She could feel the wind blowing her hair and the pages of her book. She could hear the leaves moving and the beautiful songs of the birds. The sky was blue and clear. It was an amazing afternoon.

a)

annoying

b)

peaceful

c)

surprising

29.

The royal knight was heading to the faraway kingdom. On his way, he went into the dark forest. There, he found some fish and fruits to eat. With the moonlight shining his way, he found a small cave where he slept for the night.

a)

a forest

b)

a kingdom far away

c)

early in the morning

30.

Jack and Peter were playing in the basketball courtyard. Peter had inside his pocket a card for his mom. After the boys were done playing, Peter did not find the card. Anxiously, they look around and don’t see anything. A lady passed by and handed the card to Peter. She said she found it by the lake.

a)

Jack and Peter play basketball another day.

b)

A lady found the missing card and handed it to the boys.

c)

Peter’s mom found the card in his pocket.

31.

Nia was glad to see her friend Kiara, but she couldn’t talk for long. Nia needed to finish her book because her report was due tomorrow. “That’s okay; I can help you,” said Kiara. Both girls worked hard on finishing the report.

a)

They are good friends.

b)

They compete with one another.

c)

They have a hard time getting along.

32.

Maria was on her way to the movie theater. Her car started to make a strange noise. At the red light, Maria gets out of her car and realizes that she has a flat tire. Maria goes to the nearby gas station and gets it fixed. She looks at her watch; she is late for the movie.

a)

She forgot her money to pay for her ticket to enter the movies.

b)

Her car is going slow.

c)

She is late to the movies because she got a flat tire.

33.

Daniella spent all weekend working on her project. She wanted to impress the teacher and get picked for the science competition. When the teacher gave Daniella her project back, she said, “Great job! You got an A.” But the teacher picked someone else for the competition. What word best describes how Daniella feels at the end?

a)

excited

b)

disappointed

c)

worried

34.

The baby was taking his nap, and it was very quiet in the house. Suddenly, someone rang the door, and the dog started barking. The baby woke up and started crying.

a)

Someone rang the door and made the dog bark.

b)

The baby did not want to take a nap.

c)

The baby was feeling hungry.

35.

What happened to John because of his hard work at school?

a)

He is not doing too well in school.

b)

He got the Principal Honor Roll.

c)

The teachers asked him to try harder in class.

36.

During the summer, Sarah decided to make a tree house. First, she built the house with old wood from her backyard. Then she painted the outside. Last, she added some furniture. What happened right before Sarah painted the tree house?

a)

She went to the store to buy wood.

b)

She moved furniture.

c)

She built the house with old wood.

37.

Lizzy is a great student. She pays attention in class and always tries her best in her classwork. Her sister, Annie, does not like school very much. She is always talking to her friends in class. Recently, Annie has been getting a lot of bad grades.

a)

They both go to school.

b)

They both do well in school.

c)

They both have bad grades in school.

38.

How are cats and dogs different?

a)

Cats are more common than dogs.

b)

Cats prefer to be alone, while dogs need more attention.

c)

Cats can cost more, while dogs cost less.

39.

Today I took care of my garden. I started the day by buying new pots for my plants. I decorated the pots with colorful designs. Then, I changed the pots from old plants that needed more care. Last, I watered and added more soil to all my plants. What happened right after she bought the new pots?

a)

She made a new garden.

b)

She decorated the pots.

c)

She watered the plants.

40.

What is the topic?

(a)  

41.

What is the main idea?

a)

Dogs are excellent pets for kids.

b)

Cats are better than dogs.

c)

Dogs are dangerous animals.

d)

Kids should not have pets.

42.

Give 1 detail that supports the main idea.

a)

Having a dog can teach kids to be responsible because they need to take care of it.

b)

Dogs are usually bigger than cats.

c)

Some people are allergic to dogs.

d)

Dogs can bark loudly.

43.

What is the topic?

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Minerals

d)

Vehicles

44.

What is the main idea?

a)

People can get many benefits from plants.

b)

Plants are harmful to people.

c)

People do not need plants.

d)

Plants only provide shade.

45.

People can get many benefits from plants. Last, plants help us breathe better because they clean the air of harmful gases.

a)

The vegetables and fruits we eat come from plants.

b)

Plants make the air dirtier.

c)

Plants do not affect the air we breathe.

d)

Plants only provide shade.

46.

What is the topic?

(a)  

47.

What is the main idea?

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48.

Give 1 detail that supports the main idea.

a)

Reading will help kids do better at school in all subjects because it helps them learn more knowledge.

b)

Reading is only important for learning how to write.

c)

Reading is not useful for learning new things.

d)

Reading is only for entertainment and not for school work.

49.

You can do many things at the museum. You can look at all the exhibits and learn new things. You can play with the hands-on activities that they have for kids. Don’t forget about the gift shop, where you can get a souvenir.

a)

Things you can do at the museum.

b)

How to learn new things.

c)

Where to buy souvenirs.

50.

There are many ways to exercise. Some people like to exercise by going for a walk outside. Others like to visit the gym and do weights. People can also dance or do gymnastics. Sports are other forms of exercise.

a)

Different types of sports.

b)

Different ways to exercise.

c)

Different things to do at the gym.

51.

Television has changed a lot in the past few years. Before, images used to be in black and white. The images are now in color and of great quality. Before, very few people could watch TV because the signal would not reach far places. Now, almost everyone has access to TV.

a)

Before, images on TV were black and white; now they are in color.

b)

It is very difficult today to get access to TV.

c)

Television has not changed in the past few years.

52.

To make protein powder, a scientist comes up with a formula. Using big machines, workers make the protein powder. Lastly, other operators package the powder in bags that are delivered to the supermarkets.

a)

To show some of the jobs people do to make protein powders.

b)

To convince people not to buy protein powders.

c)

To tell people why protein powders are cheap.

53.

You should try to play basketball. There are basketball courts everywhere, and you can always find people to play with. Basketball helps you build muscle and helps you stay active. I also love basketball because it helps me learn how to play fair and treat others with respect. Why did the author write this?

a)

To inform readers how to play basketball.

b)

To entertain readers with a funny story.

c)

To persuade readers to play basketball.

54.

My friend and I went to the amusement park yesterday. We rode a roller coaster, played on the water slide, and met our favorite TV characters. We had so much fun.

a)

Does not like amusement parks.

b)

Had a fun day at the amusement park.

c)

Is afraid of heights.

55.

A doctor’s job is very difficult. They spend all day treating sick patients. Then they fill out long reports and analyze lab and blood work results. Doctors also have to study every day to stay up-to-date with the latest findings in medicine.

a)

To tell people the steps to becoming a doctor.

b)

To help people decide to go to a doctor.

c)

To show people all the tasks a doctor does.

56.

Everyone loves soda, but this sugary drink can be very harmful to your health. Sodas have no vitamins or minerals; they are just full of calories. Sodas can make you overweight and even give you diabetes due to their high amount of sugar. Also, sodas can stain your teeth. So, the next time you drink a soda, think twice! What does the author probably believe?

a)

That you should not drink soda.

b)

That sodas are delicious drinks.

c)

That drinking sodas is not harmful.

57.

Jake had a busy day at work. He had many meetings to attend and then talked to customers for long hours. He also had to write down reports and make many copies. Lastly, he had to present a project to a crowd.

a)

Jake is tired.

b)

Jake is bored.

c)

Jake is lonely.

58.

We are reading in class a book called 'Animals in Florida'. Which of the following features would we most likely find in this book?

a)

A map of the United States.

b)

Photographs of animals from Florida.

c)

A graph showing how many animals are in each state.

59.

According to the diagram, what happens right after the turtle hatches?

a)

It turns into an adult.

b)

It makes new eggs.

c)

It becomes a juvenile turtle.

60.

Why did the author include this bar graph?

a)

To show how many students like each subject.

b)

To tell how many kids are in each grade.

c)

To show how many teachers teach in the school.

61.

What will the section be about if the heading says “Celebrations in Mexico”

a)

The holidays that are celebrated in Mexico.

b)

The sports people play in Mexico.

c)

How to cook Mexican food.

62.

What does the caption tell you about the photograph?

a)

The names of the people.

b)

How long they spent outside.

c)

What the people are doing.

63.

Which of the following information is not in the chart?

a)

How many kids go to school each day.

b)

How many kids went to school in a week.

c)

How many kids are in third grade.

64.

I got a new puppy yesterday. He is small and fluffy. He has tiny ears and a pink, warm nose. His hair is the color of snow. Which words tell you what the puppy’s hair looks like?

a)

he is small and fluffy.

b)

pink warm nose.

c)

the color of snow.

65.

What does “slipped from her mind” mean in this sentence?

a)

She does not need to go to the dentist.

b)

She has forgotten about her dentist appointment.

c)

She enjoys going to the dentist.

66.

What do the words raced like a cheetah help show about the runner?

a)

The runner was very slow.

b)

The runner was the last one.

c)

The runner was running fast.

67.

Which of the following sentences is not a simile?

a)

She is busy as a bee.

b)

It is raining cats and dogs today.

c)

Her feet were as cold as ice.

68.

Yesterday, I was walking my dog, but it was raining. He was smelling like dirty socks. I had to give him a bath. Which words tell you what the dog smells like?

a)

dirty socks

b)

walking my dog

c)

give him a bath

69.

Which of the following sentences does not have a literal meaning? (It does not literally mean what it says)

a)

The test was very difficult.

b)

The test was a piece of cake.

c)

I would like to know the grade I got on my test.

70.

I got a pointy, pretty pencil to do my drawing.

a)

To do my drawing

b)

I got

c)

Pointy, pretty pencil

71.

Which of the following sentences is an idiom?

a)

Her shoes are shiny like a diamond.

b)

I felt butterflies in my stomach while giving the speech.

c)

That house is as tall as a giraffe.

72.

A bird and a turtle went to catch lunch. Each one caught a yummy fish. When it was time to eat, the bird tricked the turtle to look to the other side so he could eat two fish instead. When the turtle looked aside, an eagle passed by and grabbed both fish. The bird was feeling so sad.

a)

Never give up.

b)

Don’t do to others what you don’t want them to do to you.

c)

Be brave and don’t fear anything.

73.

Paul didn’t know how to read. He would not know how to sound out the letters and read words. But Paul kept practicing and trying again. Then one day, he was finally able to read! What lesson does this story tell?

a)

Never give up.

b)

To be nice to others.

c)

Be thankful for what you have.

74.

What is the theme of this poem?

a)

Looking for peace.

b)

Appreciating who you are.

c)

Enjoying life.

d)

Never giving up on something.

75.

Spring is here The birds’ singing is all you hear All the flowers blooming Listen to the leaves moving The bees buzzing and flying The flowers are dancing Which sentence best describes this poem?

a)

Each line rhymes with each other

b)

The poem is a free verse. There is no rhyme.

c)

The first two lines don’t rhyme

76.

Which book is probably about real events?

a)

The Knight and The Dragon.

b)

Discovering Florida.

c)

Cat Boss.

77.

Which of these sentences is make-believe?

a)

The alligator helped the girl go across the pond.

b)

Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot.

c)

The planet Earth goes around the sun.

78.

Which of these sentences is a fact?

a)

Rabbits are a wonderful pet.

b)

Rabbits eat fruits and vegetables.

c)

People should learn more about rabbits.

79.

Which of these sentences tells you how the dress looks?

a)

The queen is wearing a dress.

b)

The dress smelled like roses because it was new.

c)

The queen is wearing a long, sparkly, velvet dress.