Reading and writing practice test 2, Grade 2 — question 1 of 36

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Lucas and the Sandcastle

Lucas and his mom spent the day at the beach in Galveston. Lucas built a tall sandcastle near the water. He put shells on the top.

Then a big wave rushed up the sand. Whoosh! When the water went back, the castle was gone.

Lucas frowned. Then he had an idea. He carried his bucket far away from the water and started again.

This time, the waves could not reach his new castle.

Choose the best answer.

Read this sentence from the story. Then a big wave rushed up the sand. What does rushed mean?

You can move on without answering. Unanswered questions are counted as wrong.