GRADE 2 English SECOND PERIODIC TEST | PDF - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The image contains a second periodic test in English II with two sections. Below is a detailed explanation and solution for each part of the test.

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#### Section 1: Matching Task
Instructions: Match the picture in Column A with the word in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided before each number.

- Column A (Pictures):
1. A cat
2. A kite
3. A tire
4. A balloon
5. An airplane

- Column B (Words):
A. cake
B. kite
C. tire
D. balloon
E. plane

Solution:
1. The first picture shows a cat.
- Correct match: A. cake (This is incorrect based on the picture, but we assume it's a typo or error in the question. If the picture is indeed a cat, the correct answer should be "cat," not listed here.)

2. The second picture shows a kite.
- Correct match: B. kite

3. The third picture shows a tire.
- Correct match: C. tire

4. The fourth picture shows a balloon.
- Correct match: D. balloon

5. The fifth picture shows an airplane.
- Correct match: E. plane

Final Answers for Section 1:
1. (Assuming the picture is a cat, there’s no matching option. If it’s a typo, leave blank or note the discrepancy.)
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

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#### Section 2: Reading Comprehension
Instructions: Read the selection carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

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##### Question 7:
Selection:
Joan is a fencer and she demonstrates practical folk dance for a school program. They practice at Joan’s class every day. However, Joan forgot some steps.

Questions:
1. What did Joan forget?
- A. Some steps
- B. Her costume
- C. Her shoes
- D. Her hat

Solution:
From the passage, it is explicitly stated that Joan "forgot some steps."
- Correct Answer: A. Some steps

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##### Question 8:
Selection:
A cat was carrying his kittens to another place. She carried them one by one in her mouth. The cat was taking her kittens to:
- A. A comfortable and safer place
- B. A bigger place
- C. A colder place
- D. A warmer place

Solution:
The context suggests that the cat is moving her kittens to a safer and more comfortable location. Cats naturally seek safe environments for their young.
- Correct Answer: A. A comfortable and safer place

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##### Question 9:
Selection:
It was clean-up day in the school. Jim and Eric got their broom and dustpan. What do you think will happen next?
- A. The boys will play.
- B. The boys went home.
- C. The boys cleaned the yard.
- D. The boys ate sandwiches.

Solution:
Since it is mentioned that it is "clean-up day" and Jim and Eric have their broom and dustpan, the logical next step is that they will clean the yard.
- Correct Answer: C. The boys cleaned the yard.

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##### Question 10:
Selection:
The children were playing in the school. Soon, they ran to their classroom. Why did they run to their room?
- A. The bell rang.
- B. It was time to go home.

Solution:
Children typically run to their classrooms when the bell rings, signaling the start or end of a class or activity.
- Correct Answer: A. The bell rang.

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##### Question 11:
Selection:
The pupils read the short stories from the Big Book. What is the correct verb for action verb?
- A. Read
- B. Ran

Solution:
An action verb describes a physical or mental action. In this case, "read" is an action verb because it describes the act of reading the stories.
- Correct Answer: A. Read

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Final Answers:

1. (Depends on the actual picture; if it’s a cat, leave blank or note the discrepancy.)
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
6. A. Some steps
7. A. A comfortable and safer place
8. C. The boys cleaned the yard.
9. A. The bell rang.
10. A. Read

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Boxed Final Answer:
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