Katie and Josephine were waiting on the sidewalk.

They looked up at the

sky. Katie put on her raincoat. Josephine pulled up her hood. The bus came.
They got in fast.

What were the girls doing?

a. playing football
b. waiting for the bus
c. waiting for the train
d. standing in the rain

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

Dawn had a part in the school play. She had to wear a costume. First, she
put on a gray suit with a long tail. Then, she painted a pink circle on her
nose. A pair of big gray ears finished the costume. It was time for her part.
She walked onto the stage. A boy dressed like a cat crawled toward her. She
grabbed a piece of cheese and ran. She was faster than the cat. Everyone
laughed and laughed.

Why did Dawn wear a costume?

a. She was going to a party.
b. She was playing with friends.
c. She was in a school play.
d. She liked to dress up.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1

Jill is rocking back and forth. The waves are very big. She gets splashed in
the face! Where is Jill located?
a. She is on the playground.
b. She is on an amusement park ride.
c. She is on a boat.
d. She is learning at school.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

John has a rod. He has some worms. He is in a boat.
What is John doing?
a. Playing ball
b. Fishing
c. Skating

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.2.1

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What is the most unique part of each giraffe?
a. its neck
b. its spots
c. its height
d. its tongue

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1

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When was this poem most likely written?
a. During the winter
b. At the beginning of summer
c. At the beginning of spring
d. In the middle of summer

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How does oxygen get to the blood of a fish?
a. through its mouth
b. through the water
c. through its gills
d. through the blood vessels

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Mammals and amphibians have gills.
a. True
b. False

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

The sand is hot. The sun is hot. I jump into the water. The waves hit me.

Where am I?
a. my house
b. the beach
c. at school

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

He wags his tail. He licks me. He wants to play.

Who is he?
a. my friend
b. my mom
c. my dog
 Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1
Mary looked out of the window and saw that it had started to rain. She
walked to the closet and opened the closet door. Mary looked and looked but
could not find it anywhere.

What was Mary looking for?

a. a bed
b. an umbrella
c. candy

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

I am in a game. You kick a ball in me. What am I?
a. a net
b. a rug
c. a hat

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1

Annie was playing basketball with her brothers outside their house. Mom
was cutting the meat and vegetables in the kitchen. It was starting to smell
really good. Annie and her brothers ran into the house.

It was .
a. time for dinner
b. time for bed
c. time to clean their rooms
d. time to feed the animals

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1

Emily asked her parents for a puppy for her birthday. She opens all of her
presents. Then, Mom and Dad ask her to go to the store with them. While
they are shopping, they buy a bowl, chew toys, and a leash.

What conclusion can you draw?

a. Emily's parents are taking her to the zoo.
b. Emily wants to be a veterinarian.
c. Emily will get a puppy for her birthday.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

Lily enjoys school, but thinks math is a little difficult. She had a big test on
Thursday and she has been practicing every day. Lily and her family go out
to dinner on Friday; Her family members keep telling her that they are very
proud of her.
 What can you conclude?
a. Lily did well on her math test.
b. Lily and her family enjoy going out to dinner.
c. Lily is a good student.
d. Lily needs more practice in math.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

I see dogs and cats flying. They bounce off clouds of all shapes and sizes.
The clouds are pink, blue, orange, and yellow.

I am .
a. dancing
b. dreaming
c. eating
d. running

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

Jason has soccer practice every Wednesday and a game on Saturday. This
Wednesday at practice, he fell and twisted his ankle. Saturday morning,
Jason has a frown on his face at the breakfast table.

What can you conclude?

a. Jason wanted something different for breakfast.
b. Jason is discouraged that he won't be able to play in the game.
c. Jason is thinking about his homework assignments.
d. Jason is still tired and wants to go back to sleep.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

Henry's mom is having a birthday soon. He wants to do something very
special for her. Henry knows that his mom's favorite dinner is steak and
mashed potatoes.

What conclusion can you draw?

a. Henry will buy his mom flowers.
b. Henry will ask his mom to make steak and potatoes.
c. Henry will make steak and potatoes for his mom for her birthday.
d. Henry will ask his dad what present he should get for his mom.

Grade 2Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsCCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.2.1

Matt's teacher gave him a thumbs up. His teacher smiled when she read his
homework. When his mom picked him up, she took him to get ice cream.
 When he got home, his brother ordered pizza.

What can you conclude about Matt's day?

a. Matt had the worst day ever!
b. Matt had the best day ever!
c. Matt's mom likes ice cream.
d. Matt's homework was easy.