Year 2 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Syntax

From the clue in the middle paragraph, what does the important idea in the final paragraph mostly refer back to?

A a new event that is never mentioned earlier B the page number of the book C using the same number of seeds and water D only the first word of the title

Question 2 of 5 Structure

From the strongest evidence in the source, use the sequence chart. Which order best matches the text?

Text sequence

First	Next	Last
Mina watches the crossing	Mina finds the busy time	the class moves the sign

A the class moves the sign -> Mina finds the busy time -> Mina watches the crossing B Mina finds the busy time -> Mina watches the crossing -> the class moves the sign C Mina watches the crossing -> Mina finds the busy time -> the class moves the sign D Mina watches the crossing -> the class moves the sign -> Mina finds the busy time

Question 3 of 5 Syntax

When comparing the details, what job does this sentence do in the text: "He had solved the problem without making it larger."?

A It changes the topic to something unrelated. B It gives a random list of names. C It helps explain the main idea more clearly. D It tells the reader to ignore the earlier evidence.

Question 4 of 5 Voice

When linking the opening and ending, how does the title "The Warm Pot" help the reader?

A It gives the answer to every question in the text. B It hints that warmth will matter in the note. C It names something that is not in the text. D It tells the reader to ignore the ending.

Question 5 of 5 Comprehension

From the clue in the middle paragraph, which statement is NOT supported by the text?

A The map has no useful information at all. B the map leaves out the exact place of the final clue C the reviewer likes puzzles that make players look carefully D The review says the missing clue makes players use the map more carefully.

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