Where did Omar and Nadia set up their table?
Basic Understanding of a Variety of Texts · TELPAS Grade 2 reading. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Reporting category 2: find the main idea and key details, and follow what happens in stories and informational texts.
Read the story. Then answer the questions.
The Lemonade Stand
It was a hot Saturday in July. Omar and his sister, Nadia, made a big jug of lemonade.
They set up a table in front of their house. Omar made a sign, and Nadia filled the cups with ice.
People walking by were hot and thirsty. Soon there was a long line. By noon, the jug was empty.
"We sold out!" Nadia shouted.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Where did Omar and Nadia set up their table?
- 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.
Practice more of this
More reading practice for Grade 2, or see the TELPAS practice test for 2nd grade.
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