activity for drawing conclusions (grade 2)

2. You can do many things at the beach. When the tide is out, you can fill
your pail full of sea water. You can build sand castles in the sand on
the beach. You can jump in the waves and swim.
What is this story mostly about?
A
You can jump in the waves
and swim.
C
There are many things to do
at the beach.
B
When the tide is out, you
can fill your pail.
D
You can build sandcastles.

3. You can do many things at the beach. When the tide is out, you can fill
your pail full of sea water. You can build sand castles in the sand on
the beach. You can jump in the waves and swim.
What is this story mostly about?
A
You can jump in the waves
and swim.
C
There are many things to do
at the beach.
B
When the tide is out, you
can fill your pail.
D
You can build sandcastles.

4. Things to do on a Tuesday:
1. Go to the library.
2. Buy carrots at the market.
3. Call the telephone company.
4. Wrap Shelly’s birthday present.
What do you think Maria will do with her list?
A
use it to fold and decorate a
birthday card
C
color it purple
B
take it to school
D
use it to check each thing off as
she completes it

5. Things to do on a Tuesday:
1. Go to the library.
2. Buy carrots at the market.
3. Call the telephone company.
4. Wrap Shelly’s birthday present.
What do you think Maria will do with her list?
A
use it to fold and decorate a
birthday card
C
color it purple
B
take it to school
D
use it to check each thing off as
she completes it

6. Patty’s grandma lives far away. She lives in New York. When she
comes to visit, she always brings Patty presents. She takes her to the
park. She helps Patty clean her bedroom. She helps her bake cookies.
She even teaches Patty how to quilt.
This story tells that ______________.
A
Patty didn’t like to do things
with her grandma.
C
Patty’s grandma never visits
Patty.
B
Patty’s grandma is helpful and
fun when she comes to visit.
D
Patty’s grandma was not
very helpful.

7. Patty’s grandma lives far away. She lives in New York. When she
comes to visit, she always brings Patty presents. She takes her to the
park. She helps Patty clean her bedroom. She helps her bake cookies.
She even teaches Patty how to quilt.
This story tells that ______________.
A
Patty didn’t like to do things
with her grandma.
C
Patty’s grandma never visits
Patty.
B
Patty’s grandma is helpful and
fun when she comes to visit.
D
Patty’s grandma was not
very helpful.

8. Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got
a net. She chased the butterfly.
A
Mary will try to catch a
spider.
C
Mary will try to catch the
butterfly in her net.
B
Mary will run and play.
D
Mary will try to catch a
moth.

9. Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got
a net. She chased the butterfly.
A
Mary will try to catch a
spider.
C
Mary will try to catch the
butterfly in her net.
B
Mary will run and play.
D
Mary will try to catch a
moth.

10. Terry was at school. He left his classroom to pay for his school lunch.
As he left the classroom, he put his money in his pocket. His pocket
had a hole in it. When Terry got to the lunchroom to pay for his lunch,
he didn’t have any money. Terry lost his money because
___________________.
A
he forgot to bring it with
him
C
he forgot to bring it to
school
B
he had a hole in his pocket
D
his mother forgot to give
him his lunch money

11. Terry was at school. He left his classroom to pay for his school lunch.
As he left the classroom, he put his money in his pocket. His pocket
had a hole in it. When Terry got to the lunchroom to pay for his lunch,
he didn’t have any money. Terry lost his money because
___________________.
A
he forgot to bring it with
him
C
he forgot to bring it to
school
B
he had a hole in his pocket
D
his mother forgot to give
him his lunch money

12. Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his
swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then,
he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
A
the library
C
school
B
the mall
D
the beach

13. Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his
swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then,
he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
A
the library
C
school
B
the mall
D
the beach

14. Chris couldn’t wait to get started. “Get the flour, sugar, butter, milk,
and eggs,” said Mom. “Can I really break the eggs this time?” asked
Chris. “Yes, but be careful,” said Mom. Chris broke the eggs and stirred
in the flour, sugar, butter and milk. After mixing the dough, Chris put
balls of dough on a sheet, and Mom put the sheet in the oven. What is
Chris doing in the story?
A
making cookies
C
making pizza
B
drawing a picture
D
doing the wash

15. Chris couldn’t wait to get started. “Get the flour, sugar, butter, milk,
and eggs,” said Mom. “Can I really break the eggs this time?” asked
Chris. “Yes, but be careful,” said Mom. Chris broke the eggs and stirred
in the flour, sugar, butter and milk. After mixing the dough, Chris put
balls of dough on a sheet, and Mom put the sheet in the oven. What is
a Chris doing in the story?
A
making cookies
C
making pizza
B
drawing a picture
D
doing the wash

16. As the sun slowly came up over the mountains, Jill climbed out of her
tent. Still yawning, she gathered some wood and matches to start a fire.
The morning was chilly and dew had formed on the leaves and grass
all around. The gentle sound of the river was soothing and peaceful.
Jill was excited to start her day. What is Jill most likely doing in this
story?
A
She is at the beach.
C
She is having a sleep over.
B
She is getting ready for
school.
D
She is camping.

17. As the sun slowly came up over the mountains, Jill climbed out of her
tent. Still yawning, she gathered some wood and matches to start a fire.
The morning was chilly and dew had formed on the leaves and grass
all around. The gentle sound of the river was soothing and peaceful.
Jill was excited to start her day. What is Jill most likely doing in this
story?
A
She is at the beach.
C
She is having a sleep over.
B
She is getting ready for
school.
D
She is camping.

18. The football game started earlier last Saturday. The games usually start
at 7:00 p.m. Now that it is getting closer to winter, it is nice that the
games are earlier in the day, so we don’t have to wear our heavy coats.
Why are the football games starting earlier?
A
The players are on time.
C
We can cheer longer.
B
It is getting colder.
D
It is getting warmer.

19. The football game started earlier last Saturday. The games usually start
at 7:00 p.m. Now that it is getting closer to winter, it is nice that the
games are earlier in the day, so we don’t have to wear our heavy coats.
Why are the football games starting earlier?
A
The players are on time.
C
We can cheer longer.
B
It is getting colder.
D
It is getting warmer.

20. After reviewing Chapter 3 in Science, Amy’s teacher handed the students a
study guide for the next day’s test. When Amy got home from school, she ate
a snack and called her friend on the phone. After talking to her friend, Amy
watched T.V. At dinner that evening, Amy’s mom asked if she had
homework. Amy told her mother that she had to study for a test. After
dinner, Amy played outside and then came in the house and went to bed.
Why did Amy fail the test the next day?
A
She was hungry.
C
She never studied.
B
Her teacher didn’t give her a
study guide.
D
She forgot her study guide.

21. After reviewing Chapter 3 in Science, Amy’s teacher handed the students a
study guide for the next day’s test. When Amy got home from school, she ate
a snack and called her friend on the phone. After talking to her friend, Amy
watched T.V. At dinner that evening, Amy’s mom asked if she had
homework. Amy told her mother that she had to study for a test. After
dinner, Amy played outside and then came in the house and went to bed.
Why did Amy fail the test the next day?
A
She was hungry.
C
She never studied.
B
Her teacher didn’t give her a
study guide.
D
She forgot her study guide.

22. Yard Sale! Many great items! Baby clothes, lots of toys, and household
goods. Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 am to 4:30pm. How long is the yard
sale open?
A
8
C
12
B
24
D
9

23. Yard Sale! Many great items! Baby clothes, lots of toys, and household
goods. Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 am to 4:30pm. How long is the yard
sale open?
A
8
C
12
B
24
D
9

24. Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound?
Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of
the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
A
The bathtub is overflowing.
C
The stove was left turned on.
B
The television set is broken.
D
There is no soap in the
bathroom.

25. Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound?
Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of
the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
A
The bathtub is overflowing.
C
The stove was left turned on.
B
The television set is broken.
D
There is no soap in the
bathroom.

26. Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour,
sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix
into the pan. Then preheated the oven. What will Mary and her
mother do next?
A
eat the cake
C
put frosting on the cake
B
put the cake in the oven
D
cut the cake into pieces

27. Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour,
sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix
into the pan. The preheated the oven. What will Mary and her mother
do next?
A
eat the cake
C
put frosting on the cake
B
put the cake in the oven
D
cut the cake into pieces

28. Scientist, Jack Futureman, sat in his laboratory working on his new
discovery. “This will change the world!” He thought to himself. “Where
should I go first with my amazing new invention?” He could go back
to the past and witness World War I or travel into the future to see
what new technologies exist. The possibilities were endless! What is
Jack’s invention?
A
a vacuum cleaner
C
an encyclopedia
B
an airplane
D
a time machine

29. Scientist, Jack Futureman, sat is his laboratory working on his new
discovery. “This will change the world! He thought to himself. “Where
should I go first with my amazing new invention?” He could go back
to the past and witness World War I or travel into the future to see
what new technologies exist. The possibilities were endless! What is
Jack’s invention?
A
a vacuum cleaner
C
an encyclopedia
B
an airplane
D
a time machine

30. Children can learn multiplication facts up to 12x12 in just a few
hours. Buy large colorful 7"x11" picture flash cards, study guide, and
student CDs. Send $39.95 to Multiplication Memorizer, 233 Fact
Street, Los Angeles, CA. What will this company send you if you order
the Multiplication Memorizer?
A
54 flash cards, study guide
and CDs
C
CDs and study guides
B
study guides and flashcards
D
colorful pictures and a study
guide

31. Children can learn multiplication facts up to 12x12 in just a few
hours. Buy large colorful 7"x11" pictures flash cards, study guide, and
student CDs. Send $39.95 to Multiplication Memorizer, 233 Fact
Street, Los Angeles, CA. What will this company send you if you order
the Multiplication Memorizer?
A
54 flash cards, study guide
and CDs
C
CDs and study guides
B
study guides and flashcards
D
colorful pictures and a study
guide