GRADE 2 SAMPLE QUESTIONSPhonemic Awareness: Students are asked to identify syllables and to alter words by removing or replacing one phoneme.

Phonics: Students are asked to identify words that begin, end, and have the same vowel sounds as pictured words.

Vocabulary: Students are asked to identify synonyms and antonyms, to complete sentences, and to determine the meaning of a word from its context.

Comprehension:Students are asked to read passages and answer questions about them.

Fluency: Students are asked to read a passage aloud for one minute. This section measures fluency rate (by the number of words correct per minute), fluency behaviors (through a fluency rubric), and oral reading comprehension (through oral questions).