TELPAS reading and writing practice test 2 for 2nd grade
A second reading and writing test, the length of the real one, with new passages and editing questions that are not on the practice pages, so a student who has practiced gets a fresh try. An explanation follows every question.
Before you start
- 36 questions covering reading and writing.
- Each question is on its own page, and you will see whether you were right straight away, with an explanation.
- There is no timer and no sign-up. Your answers are saved in this browser only, so you can stop and pick it up again on this device.
What this test covers
- Understand Words and Language Structures (10 questions): Reporting category 1: work out what words and phrases mean from context, and understand how sentences and word forms work.
- Basic Understanding of a Variety of Texts (9 questions): Reporting category 2: find the main idea and key details, and follow what happens in stories and informational texts.
- Analyze and Evaluate Information and Ideas (11 questions): Reporting category 3: make inferences, draw conclusions, and think about why the author wrote a text and how it is built.
- Use Standard Grammar, Usage, and Spelling to Edit (6 questions): Reporting category 2: find and fix an error in a short text. On the real test some of these are typed answers or sentence rewrites. Here they are multiple choice so they can be checked.
To work on one part at a time, use the reading practice for Grade 2 and writing practice for Grade 2.
Answer key: every answer, explained
Take the test first: the answers are here for checking afterwards, or for an adult going over it with a student. Each one says why it is right and why each other choice is wrong. Open a question to see its answer.
Reading
1. Read this sentence from the story. Then a big wave rushed up the sand. What does rushed mean?
From “Lucas and the Sandcastle”
- Moved slowly
- Stayed still
- Moved very fastCorrect answer
- Made a loud noise
Why “Moved very fast” is correct
A big wave that knocks a castle down in a moment is moving fast, and "Whoosh!" adds to the feeling of speed. Using the events around a word to work out its meaning is a key reading skill.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Moved slowly — A slow wave would not wash a castle away all at once. Rushed means the opposite of slowly.
- Stayed still — The wave moves up the sand, so it is not staying still.
- Made a loud noise — "Whoosh!" is the sound, but rushed tells how the wave moved, not the noise it made.
2. What happened to Lucas's first sandcastle?
From “Lucas and the Sandcastle”
- A wave washed it away.Correct answer
- His mom knocked it down.
- A dog ran over it.
- The shells fell off.
Why “A wave washed it away.” is correct
The story says a big wave rushed up the sand, and when the water went back, the castle was gone. The student has to understand that "gone" means the wave took it away.
Why the other answers are wrong
- His mom knocked it down. — Lucas's mom is at the beach, but she does not touch the castle.
- A dog ran over it. — There is no dog in the story.
- The shells fell off. — Lucas puts shells on the top, but the story does not say they fell off. The whole castle was gone.
3. Why did Lucas build his new castle far away from the water?
From “Lucas and the Sandcastle”
- The sand there was softer.
- His mom told him to move it there.
- He found more shells there.
- So the waves could not reach itCorrect answer
Why “So the waves could not reach it” is correct
The story says "he had an idea" but does not say what it was. The student has to connect the problem (a wave knocked down the castle) with what Lucas did next. The last sentence, "the waves could not reach his new castle," shows the idea worked.
Why the other answers are wrong
- The sand there was softer. — The story does not say anything about soft sand.
- His mom told him to move it there. — The idea was Lucas's own. His mom does not tell him what to do.
- He found more shells there. — Shells are only mentioned on the first castle.
4. Read these sentences from the passage. A roadrunner can fly, but only for a short time. It would rather run! What does would rather mean?
From “Roadrunners”
- Cannot
- Likes to do moreCorrect answer
- Is afraid to
- Learns how to
Why “Likes to do more” is correct
"Would rather" means you like one thing more than another. The roadrunner can fly a little but likes running better. This phrase is common in speech but hard to work out word by word, so it is worth teaching: "I would rather have pizza than soup."
Why the other answers are wrong
- Cannot — The passage says the roadrunner can fly, so this is not about something it cannot do.
- Is afraid to — Nothing in the passage says the roadrunner is afraid.
- Learns how to — The roadrunner already runs well. The phrase is about what it likes, not what it learns.
5. What do roadrunners eat?
From “Roadrunners”
- Grass and leaves
- Bugs and lizardsCorrect answer
- Fish from the ocean
- Nuts from trees
Why “Bugs and lizards” is correct
The last paragraph says roadrunners eat bugs, lizards, and even small snakes. The student has to find that sentence and match two of the foods it names.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Grass and leaves — The passage lists only animals as the roadrunner's food, not plants.
- Fish from the ocean — The ocean is not mentioned. Roadrunners live in warm, dry places.
- Nuts from trees — Nuts are not mentioned in the passage.
6. Why is roadrunner a good name for this bird?
From “Roadrunners”
- It likes to run more than fly.Correct answer
- It builds its nest on roads.
- It eats food it finds on roads.
- It is the same color as a road.
Why “It likes to run more than fly.” is correct
The passage never explains the name, so the student has to connect it to the facts: the bird would rather run, runs faster than most people, and catches food by running. Thinking about why something has its name means putting facts together, which is part of the analyze category.
Why the other answers are wrong
- It builds its nest on roads. — The passage does not say where roadrunners build nests.
- It eats food it finds on roads. — The passage says roadrunners catch bugs, lizards and snakes by running. It does not say they find food on roads.
- It is the same color as a road. — The passage does not tell the bird's color.
7. How much does a cupcake cost?
From “The Bake Sale”
- 25¢
- $1
- 50¢Correct answer
- 10¢
Why “50¢” is correct
To answer, the student finds the word Cupcakes on the poster and reads the price next to it. Choice a is the price of a cookie, so the student has to read across the right line.
Why the other answers are wrong
- 25¢ — 25¢ is the price of a cookie, not a cupcake.
- $1 — Nothing on the poster costs $1.
- 10¢ — No price on the poster is 10¢. The number 10 is part of the time, 10:00.
8. The poster says the bake sale is "10:00 to 12:00." What does this mean?
From “The Bake Sale”
- It lasts for ten hours.
- It is open at 10:00 and again at 12:00.
- There are twelve things to buy.
- It starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00.Correct answer
Why “It starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00.” is correct
In a time like "10:00 to 12:00," the first time is when something starts and the second is when it ends. The little word "to" carries that meaning. Reading times on flyers and schedules is an everyday skill that English learners may need to be taught.
Why the other answers are wrong
- It lasts for ten hours. — 10 is the start time, not the number of hours.
- It is open at 10:00 and again at 12:00. — The sale is open the whole time between 10:00 and 12:00, not only at those two times.
- There are twelve things to buy. — There are three things for sale. 12:00 is a time.
9. Why does the poster tell what the money will buy?
From “The Bake Sale”
- To tell how much each of the cookies will cost
- So people will want to help by buying somethingCorrect answer
- To show where the library is
- So people will bring their old books to the sale
Why “So people will want to help by buying something” is correct
The poster does not say "please come," but telling people that the money will buy library books gives them a good reason to buy something. Thinking about why a writer includes a sentence is part of the analyze category.
Why the other answers are wrong
- To tell how much each of the cookies will cost — The prices are in a different part of the poster.
- To show where the library is — The poster does not say where the library is.
- So people will bring their old books to the sale — The money will buy books. No one is asked to bring books.
10. Read this sentence from the note. I read it every night before bed. What does it mean in this sentence?
From “A Note from Pablo”
- The dinosaur bookCorrect answer
- The note to Tía Rosa
- The bed
- The visit
Why “The dinosaur book” is correct
The word it points back to something named before. The sentence right before is about the book about dinosaurs, and you read a book. Working out what words like it, they and him stand for is part of understanding how sentences fit together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- The note to Tía Rosa — Pablo is writing the note now. He reads the book every night.
- The bed — Bed is in the same sentence, but you do not read a bed.
- The visit — The visit is mentioned later and has not happened yet.
11. Why did Pablo write this note?
From “A Note from Pablo”
- To ask for another book
- To tell about his favorite dinosaur
- To thank Tía Rosa for a giftCorrect answer
- To say he is sick
Why “To thank Tía Rosa for a gift” is correct
The note begins with "Thank you for the book," and everything after it is about how much Pablo likes that book. Tía is the Spanish word for aunt. Choice b is tempting because Pablo does name his favorite part, but that is a detail, not the reason for the note.
Why the other answers are wrong
- To ask for another book — Pablo already has a book from Tía Rosa. He does not ask for another one.
- To tell about his favorite dinosaur — Pablo tells his favorite part of the book, but that is one detail, not why he wrote.
- To say he is sick — Nothing in the note says Pablo is sick.
12. What does the sign ask people not to do?
From “A Sign by the Pond”
- Swim in the pond
- Walk on the grass
- Pick the flowers
- Feed the ducksCorrect answer
Why “Feed the ducks” is correct
The first line of the sign says, "Please Do Not Feed the Ducks." Signs often put the most important rule at the top in large words. All the other choices are rules you might see in a park, but they are not on this sign.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Swim in the pond — The sign mentions the pond, but it does not say anything about swimming.
- Walk on the grass — Grass is not on the sign.
- Pick the flowers — Flowers are not on the sign.
13. Read this sentence from the sign. Thank you for helping keep our ducks healthy! What does healthy mean?
From “A Sign by the Pond”
- Hungry for more food
- Well and not sickCorrect answer
- Wet
- Big and loud
Why “Well and not sick” is correct
The sign says bread is not good food for ducks, so not feeding them bread keeps them well. Healthy is a common word in school, in science and in lessons about food, so it is a useful word to know.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Hungry for more food — The sign says the ducks find their own food, so it is not about keeping them hungry.
- Wet — Ducks live in a pond and get wet, but healthy is not about being wet.
- Big and loud — Healthy is not about size or noise.
14. Read this sentence from the story. But every time he thought about the play, his tummy felt full of butterflies. What does this sentence mean?
From “Jacob's Big Line”
- Jacob was hungry.
- Jacob ate something bad.
- Jacob felt nervous.Correct answer
- Jacob liked butterflies.
Why “Jacob felt nervous.” is correct
"Butterflies in your tummy" is an expression for the jumpy feeling you get when you are nervous. There are no real butterflies. The word "But" is a clue that something is wrong, and the story goes on to show Jacob practicing so he will be ready.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Jacob was hungry. — The feeling is in his tummy, but it is not hunger. It comes when he thinks about the play.
- Jacob ate something bad. — Jacob does not eat anything in the story.
- Jacob liked butterflies. — This takes the words literally. There are no butterflies in the story.
15. Why did Jacob say his line again and again at home?
From “Jacob's Big Line”
- He wanted to be ready for the play.Correct answer
- His cat liked to hear it.
- He wanted a bigger part in the play.
- His teacher gave him a new line.
Why “He wanted to be ready for the play.” is correct
The story does not say why Jacob practiced, but it comes right after he feels nervous about the play. He keeps going until he can say the line without thinking. The student has to see that practicing is how he gets ready and calms his nerves.
Why the other answers are wrong
- His cat liked to hear it. — Jacob practices for his cat, but the story does not say the cat liked it. The cat is just his listener.
- He wanted a bigger part in the play. — The story does not say Jacob wanted a bigger part.
- His teacher gave him a new line. — Jacob has the same line from the start to the end of the story.
16. How did Jacob most likely feel when everyone clapped?
From “Jacob's Big Line”
- Sad
- Sleepy
- Nervous
- ProudCorrect answer
Why “Proud” is correct
The story does not name the feeling. Jacob worked hard, stood up tall, said his line loud and clear, and everyone clapped. People feel proud when hard work goes well. Choice c is tempting because Jacob was nervous earlier, but his feelings change by the end.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Sad — Nothing sad happens at the end. The play goes well.
- Sleepy — Nothing in the story shows Jacob is tired.
- Nervous — Jacob was nervous before the play, but he said his line well, so his feeling changed.
17. Read this sentence from the passage. This gas rises up into the sky. What does rises mean?
From “Where Rain Comes From”
- Falls down
- Goes upCorrect answer
- Gets wet
- Stops moving
Why “Goes up” is correct
The words "up into the sky" right after rises are the clue: something that rises goes up. Rise is a useful science word, and its opposite, fall, is used later in the same passage.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Falls down — This is the opposite. Rain falls down later, but the gas rises up.
- Gets wet — Rises tells which way the gas moves, not whether it is wet.
- Stops moving — The gas is moving up into the sky, not stopping.
18. What is a cloud made of?
From “Where Rain Comes From”
- Smoke from fires
- Gas that you can see
- Many tiny drops of waterCorrect answer
- Sand blown by the wind
Why “Many tiny drops of water” is correct
The third paragraph says, "Many tiny drops together make a cloud." Choice b is tempting because the passage talks about a gas, but it says that gas cannot be seen and turns back into drops before it makes a cloud.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Smoke from fires — Smoke and fires are not in the passage.
- Gas that you can see — The passage says the gas is one you cannot see, and it turns into drops of water to make a cloud.
- Sand blown by the wind — Sand and wind are not in the passage.
19. What would most likely happen if the drops in a cloud stayed tiny?
From “Where Rain Comes From”
- It would rain very hard.
- It would not rain.Correct answer
- The cloud would fall to the ground.
- The sun would stop shining.
Why “It would not rain.” is correct
The passage says drops fall as rain when they grow big and heavy. The student has to use that rule for a new case: if the drops stay tiny, they do not get heavy enough to fall, so there is no rain. Using what a text says to predict something it does not say is part of the analyze category.
Why the other answers are wrong
- It would rain very hard. — Hard rain would need lots of big, heavy drops. Tiny drops stay in the cloud.
- The cloud would fall to the ground. — The passage says drops fall as rain, not that the whole cloud falls.
- The sun would stop shining. — The size of the drops has nothing to do with the sun shining.
20. Where did Mia find Mango?
From “Where Is Mango?”
- Under the bed
- Behind the couch
- Near his food bowl
- In the laundry basketCorrect answer
Why “In the laundry basket” is correct
Mia looks in three places first, and each one is a wrong choice here. She finds Mango under a towel in the laundry basket. The student has to keep track of the places she looked and the place she found him.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Under the bed — Mia looked under the bed, but Mango was not there.
- Behind the couch — Mia looked behind the couch, but Mango was not there.
- Near his food bowl — Mia looked in the kitchen by his food bowl, but Mango was not there.
21. Read this sentence from the story. There was Mango, curled up and purring. What does curled up mean?
From “Where Is Mango?”
- Lying in a round ballCorrect answer
- Standing up tall and stretching
- Running around
- Jumping up high
Why “Lying in a round ball” is correct
When a cat curls up, it bends its body into a round shape, often to sleep. Mango is hidden under a towel in a basket and purring, which are clues that he is lying still and cozy. Phrases with up, like curl up, stand up and wake up, are hard for English learners because the word up does not always mean a direction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Standing up tall and stretching — A cat under a towel in a basket is not standing tall.
- Running around — Mango is still and quiet in the basket, not running.
- Jumping up high — This takes the word "up" to mean going higher. Mango is lying in the basket.
22. Why did Mango most likely sleep in the laundry basket?
From “Where Is Mango?”
- He was hiding from Mia.
- His food was in the basket.
- The towels were warm.Correct answer
- He wanted a bath.
Why “The towels were warm.” is correct
The story gives two clues: Mia lifts a "warm towel," and she says Mango found "the warmest spot in the house." The student has to put these clues together to see why he chose that spot. Finding a reason from clues is an inference.
Why the other answers are wrong
- He was hiding from Mia. — Mango was sleeping and purring, not hiding from Mia on purpose.
- His food was in the basket. — His food bowl is in the kitchen, not in the basket.
- He wanted a bath. — Nothing in the story is about a bath.
23. What did Carmen do yesterday?
From “A Postcard from Big Bend”
- She hiked up a mountain.Correct answer
- She saw the Rio Grande.
- She went swimming.
- She went home.
Why “She hiked up a mountain.” is correct
The postcard uses two time words: yesterday they hiked up a mountain, and today they saw the Rio Grande. The student has to match the right event to "yesterday."
Why the other answers are wrong
- She saw the Rio Grande. — Carmen saw the river today, not yesterday.
- She went swimming. — Swimming is not mentioned on the postcard.
- She went home. — Carmen is still camping. She says "See you soon."
24. How does Carmen most likely feel about her trip?
From “A Postcard from Big Bend”
- Bored
- Upset
- Sad
- ExcitedCorrect answer
Why “Excited” is correct
Carmen never says "I am excited," but she uses exclamation marks and shares the things she has seen, like a big river and a sky full of stars. Using clues like these to work out a writer's feelings is an inference.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Bored — Carmen tells about many things she did and saw, so she is not bored.
- Upset — Nothing on the postcard shows that Carmen is upset.
- Sad — Nothing on the postcard is sad. She is sharing good news.
25. What will the weather be on Tuesday?
From “This Week's Weather”
- Sunny and hot
- Rainy
- CloudyCorrect answer
- Sunny and cold
Why “Cloudy” is correct
Reading a chart means finding the right row and reading across. The Tuesday row says Cloudy. Each wrong choice is the weather for a different day.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Sunny and hot — Sunny and hot is the weather for Monday.
- Rainy — Rainy is the weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
- Sunny and cold — Sunny and cold is the weather for Friday.
26. Which day would be best for swimming in a pool outside?
From “This Week's Weather”
- MondayCorrect answer
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Why “Monday” is correct
The chart does not talk about swimming, so the student has to think about what weather is best for it: sunny and hot. Monday and Friday are both sunny, so the student must notice the difference between hot and cold. Using information to make a choice is part of the analyze category.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Wednesday — Wednesday is rainy, which is not good weather for swimming outside.
- Thursday — Thursday is rainy, which is not good weather for swimming outside.
- Friday — Friday is sunny, but it is cold. A hot day is better for swimming.
27. Read this line from the schedule. 2:45 Pack up and go home What does pack up mean?
From “Our Class Schedule”
- Eat a snack
- Line up for recess
- Clean the classroom floor with a broom
- Put your things in your backpackCorrect answer
Why “Put your things in your backpack” is correct
"Pack up" means to put your things away in a bag or box so you are ready to leave. It comes at the end of the day, right before going home, which is a clue. Two-word verbs like pack up, clean up and line up are hard for English learners because their meaning is not always clear from each word.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Eat a snack — Pack up is not about eating. Lunch is the meal on this schedule.
- Line up for recess — Recess is at 12:00. Pack up happens at the end of the day.
- Clean the classroom floor with a broom — Packing up is about your own things, not cleaning the floor.
28. Lena loves to sing. Which part of the day will she most likely like best?
From “Our Class Schedule”
- Math at 10:00
- Music at 1:30Correct answer
- Recess at 12:00
- Reading at 8:30
Why “Music at 1:30” is correct
The schedule does not mention singing, so the student has to connect singing with music class. Using what you know together with the text to make a good guess is part of making inferences.
Why the other answers are wrong
- Math at 10:00 — Math is about numbers, not singing.
- Recess at 12:00 — Recess is for playing outside, not a class about singing.
- Reading at 8:30 — Reading is about books, not singing.
29. Read this sentence from the story. "We sold out!" Nadia shouted. What does sold out mean?
From “The Lemonade Stand”
- They went outside to sell.
- They lost their money.
- They sold all of the lemonade.Correct answer
- They made another jug of lemonade.
Why “They sold all of the lemonade.” is correct
When a store or a stand "sells out," it has sold all of something and has none left. The sentence just before says the jug was empty, which is the clue. Choice a is tempting because it reads the word out as a place.
Why the other answers are wrong
- They went outside to sell. — This takes the word "out" to mean outside. The table was already outside.
- They lost their money. — Money is not mentioned in the story.
- They made another jug of lemonade. — The jug is empty, and no one makes more.
30. Where did Omar and Nadia set up their table?
From “The Lemonade Stand”
- At the park
- At school
- Next to the pool in the park
- In front of their houseCorrect answer
Why “In front of their house” is correct
The second paragraph says they set up a table in front of their house. This is a detail question, and the answer is stated directly.
Why the other answers are wrong
- At the park — The park is not mentioned in the story.
- At school — It is Saturday, and school is not mentioned.
- Next to the pool in the park — A pool and a park are not mentioned in the story.
Writing
31. Read the sentence. The underlined word has an error. The dogs [was] hungry after the walk. Which word should replace the underlined word?
- is
- be
- wereCorrect answer
- am
Why “were” is correct
Was is used for one person or thing, and were is used for more than one. "The dogs" means more than one dog, and the sentence is about the past, so the verb must be were. Matching was and were to the subject is a common error for English learners.
Why the other answers are wrong
- is — Is is for one thing, and it is for now, not the past. The dogs are more than one.
- be — "The dogs be hungry" is not correct English. Be needs to change to match the subject.
- am — Am is used only with I.
32. This sentence has an error. Where is my red hat. Which sentence is written correctly?
- where is my red hat?
- Where is my red hat?Correct answer
- Where is my red hat,
- Where? is my red hat.
Why “Where is my red hat?” is correct
This sentence asks something, so it is a question, and a question ends with a question mark. Words like where, what, who and when at the start are a clue. Choice b also keeps the capital letter at the start.
Why the other answers are wrong
- where is my red hat? — The question mark is right, but the sentence must start with a capital W.
- Where is my red hat, — A comma cannot end a sentence.
- Where? is my red hat. — The question mark goes at the end of the sentence, not after the first word.
33. Read the sentence. The underlined words have an error. My dog is [more big] than your dog. Which word should replace the underlined words?
- biggerCorrect answer
- biggest
- more bigger
- bigest
Why “bigger” is correct
To compare two things with a short word like big, add -er instead of using more: big becomes bigger. Big also doubles its last letter before -er. Many languages use a word like "more" for every comparison, so "more big" is a very common error for English learners.
Why the other answers are wrong
- biggest — Biggest is for comparing three or more things. This sentence compares two dogs.
- more bigger — Use more or -er, not both.
- bigest — Bigest is spelled wrong, and -est is for three or more things.
34. Read the sentence. The underlined word has an error. Sam lost [he] backpack at the park. Which word should replace the underlined word?
- him
- he's
- hims
- hisCorrect answer
Why “his” is correct
To show that something belongs to a boy or man, use his: "his backpack." He is used as the subject of a sentence, as in "He lost it." Some languages use the same word for he and his, so English learners often mix them up.
Why the other answers are wrong
- him — Him is used after a verb, as in "I saw him." It does not show that something belongs to someone.
- he's — He's is a short way to write "he is." "Sam lost he is backpack" does not make sense.
- hims — Hims is not a word.
35. This sentence has an error. My cousin lives in houston, texas. Which sentence is written correctly?
- My cousin lives in Houston, Texas.Correct answer
- My cousin lives in Houston, texas.
- My Cousin lives in Houston, Texas.
- my cousin lives in Houston, Texas.
Why “My cousin lives in Houston, Texas.” is correct
The names of cities and states always start with a capital letter, so both Houston and Texas need one. Choice a fixes both and keeps the capital at the start of the sentence. Choice c adds a capital where it does not belong: cousin is not a name.
Why the other answers are wrong
- My cousin lives in Houston, texas. — Houston is fixed, but Texas is a name too and needs a capital T.
- My Cousin lives in Houston, Texas. — Cousin is not a name or the first word, so it should not have a capital.
- my cousin lives in Houston, Texas. — The places are fixed, but the sentence must start with a capital M.
36. Read the sentence. The underlined words have an error. I [no like] spicy food. Which words should replace the underlined words?
- not like
- don't likeCorrect answer
- doesn't like
- no likes
Why “don't like” is correct
In English, most "not" sentences need a helping word: "I do not like" or "I don't like." Many languages make a verb negative with one word, like no, so "I no like" is one of the most common errors English learners make. Doesn't is used with he, she and it, not with I.
Why the other answers are wrong
- not like — "I not like" is missing the helping word do.
- doesn't like — Doesn't is used with he, she or it, as in "She doesn't like." With I, use don't.
- no likes — No cannot make a verb negative in English, and likes does not go with I.
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