Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Today was Nora’s first day of second grade. She rode the
school bus with her brother and sister. When she got to school, she
walked to her classroom. Her new teacher’s name is Miss Carles.
She is very nice. She let everyone pick their own seats! Then she
asked the class to make name tags. The rest of the day was filled
with games. The games helped the class learn about each other.
At the end of the day, Miss Carles read a story about new friends.
Nora can’t wait for tomorrow!
1. Why was today special?
a. It was Nora’s birthday.
b. It was Nora’s first day of second grade. It was
c. Nora’s first day of summer.
2. Who is Miss Carles?
a. Nora’s second grade teacher
b. Nora’s music teacher
c. Nora’s mom
3. Nora thinks that Miss Carles is…
a. very tall
b. smart
c. very nice
4. What did the games do?
a. Helped students learn math
b. Helped students learn about each other
c. Helped students practice writing
5. How does Nora feel about tomorrow?
a. She can’t wait.
b. She is sad.
c. She is scared.
Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Today, Jake and his class went to the zoo. They saw many
animals. First, they watched the elephants. These big animals were
Jake's favorite! His teacher, Mr. Lee, said elephants are smart and
can remember a lot. Then, they saw playful monkeys. Next, they
ate lunch near the lions and heard them roar. Before they left, Mr.
Lee showed them colorful parrots. Jake thought it was very cool
that they could copy any sound! Jake is excited to tell his family
about his day.
1. Why was today special for Jake?
a. Jake’s class had a concert.
b. Jake’s class had a test.
c. Jake’s class went to the zoo.
2. Who is Mr. Lee?
a. Jake’s teacher
b. Jake’s music teacher
c. Jake’s dad
3. What did Jake learn about elephants?
a. They are silly.
b. They are smart.
c. They like to swim.
4. Where did the class eat lunch?
a. Near the lions
b. In the cafeteria
c. Under a tree
5. How does Jake feel about telling his family about the zoo?
a. He is excited.
b. He is nervous.
c. He doesn’t want to.
Present Continuous - Circle the correct answer.
1 Michael … a letter now. 7 They … TV right now.
a) writes a) will watch
b) is writing b) watching
c) wrote c) are watching
2 The weather is bad and … worse. 8 Is he … his girlfriend now?
a) it’s getting a) meet
b) it got b) meeting
c) it gets c) will meet
3 Look! The kitchen sink … 9 Are the boys … rugby?
a) is leaking a) playing
b) leak b) will play
c) will lick c) play
4 John … for his exams now. 10 Martin … water now.
a) prepare a) drank
b) will prepare b) is drinking
c) is preparing c) drinks
5 She … in Glasgow now. 11 My dad … the car at the moment.
a) is working a) is washing
b) work b) wash
c) works c) washes
6 Simon … the guitar at the moment. 12 Paul … in Australia at the moment.
a) play a) worked
b) played b) works
c) is playing c) is working
Present Continuous - Circle the correct answer.
Use the ‘ing’ form of the verbs.
In the picture, there is a young girl in a park. She (stand)_____________ on a skateboard
and she (smile)_______________ and (look)_______________ at a picnic basket full of food.
Next to the basket there is a cat. It (sleep)______________ on a bench, and behind the
bench there is a bird. It (walk)______________ on the ground. There is another bird, as
well, but it (fly)______________. There is also a butterfly, and it (fly)_______________, too.
In the background there is a man. He (walk)______________ his dog. He should be careful
because there is a man (drive)______________ a car very fast on the road behind him.
