Year 2 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Structure

After reading the text, what is the main purpose of "The Blue Lunchbox"?

A to tell how Rafi solves a small problem carefully B to list random facts without connecting them C to make the reader ignore the evidence D to tell a joke with no serious meaning

Question 2 of 5 Comprehension

After weighing the final comment, which detail is stated or directly supported by the text?

A everyone in the text already knew the answer before checking B the problem disappeared before anyone acted C the main clue was hidden and never described D the quiet table was full on most lunch breaks

Question 3 of 5 Comprehension

From the detail that changes the meaning, what is the best inference a reader can make from the whole text?

A the character or writer refuses to use any clue B the first idea is always accepted without checking C only the title matters and the paragraphs do not matter D the class knows one result should be checked again

Question 4 of 5 Vocabulary

In this text, what does "symbols" most nearly mean?

A small marks or pictures that stand for things B the opposite of what the sentence describes C a word that only describes colour D a name for a person in the text

Question 5 of 5 Voice

While reading this source, which phrase best describes the tone of the text?

A angry and wild B silly and unrelated C boastful and certain about everything D careful and practical

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