ISEE Primary 2: The Sample Passage Is Followed by Six Questions Based On Its Content
ISEE Primary 2: The Sample Passage Is Followed by Six Questions Based On Its Content
ISEE Primary 2: The Sample Passage Is Followed by Six Questions Based On Its Content
(Questions 1–6)
1 Very long ago, people needed animals to help with chores. They also did not want to be
alone. These people trained wolves to help them. Many of these wolves became the dogs
2
known
4 Because many dogs came from wolves, they look very much alike. Both have four legs and a
5 tail. Their coats are made of fur. This keeps them warm during winter. They both have canine
6 teeth. But wolves have longer, sharper teeth. Their strong jaws can easily crush bones in food.
7 Both dogs and wolves have families. A dog’s family may include people. Many children love
8 to touch and play with dogs. Dogs are given names, food, and a place to sleep. Wolves have a
9 different kind of family. They have family groups called packs. Packs are made up of other
11 Wolves are wild and powerful creatures. They do not like being around people. They often
12 live in the forest with their pack. Wolves are able to meet their basic needs without humans.
13 They have a strong sense of smell to help them find food and sense danger.
14 Dogs have been trained to count on humans. Their owners give them food, water, and shelter.
16 Dogs and wolves may look alike, but they are really different in many ways. Only one of
17 them makes a good pet. It is clear that it is wise to choose a dog instead of a wolf for a pet.
Questions
to hunt food
to find shelter
to make friends
to stay with a pack
What is the most likely reason that people trained wolves to help with chores?
break
carry
find
lick
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this passage?
A Perfect Breakfast
(Questions 7–12)
1 What do you like to eat for breakfast? Some children like cereal and milk. Others like
hot breakfasts. A hot breakfast might be eggs and toast. Whether you choose a hot or
2
cold
4 There are many healthy choices for breakfast. One fun choice is a fruit parfait. The
5 word parfait means perfect in French. I think a fruit parfait makes a perfect breakfast.
6 You will need to have a few things at home to make a fruit parfait. Ask a parent to
7 help you wash three different kinds of fruit. Berries and bananas are good choices. You
will also need yogurt. You can use any flavor. The last item you will need for your
8
parfait
9 is cereal. You can use any kind of cereal that you like.
10 Begin with a tall glass. Put a small amount of yogurt into the bottom of the glass.
11 Pour a little bit of cereal on top of the yogurt. Then add one or two spoonfuls of fruit. If
12 you use bananas, be sure to slice them first. Now you have the first three layers of the
parfait. Add more yogurt to the top of the fruit. Then add more cereal. Finally, add
13
more
15 Eat your parfait with a spoon and enjoy your perfect breakfast! You will start your
16 day with a healthy choice and have plenty of energy for school and for play.
Questions :
According to the passage, which should be done with help from a parent?
Why does the author most likely think that a fruit parfait is a perfect breakfast?
bananas
berries
cereal
yogurt
buy
cut
eat
wash
1. Three friends are at the grocery store. They each want to buy the same number of
bananas. Which group of bananas would the friends buy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Measurement
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.
6 inches
7 inches
8 inches
9 inches
Data Analysis and Probability
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.
1. Mike counted the number of birds at his bird feeder each day for a week
On which two days did the same number of birds visit the bird feeder?
Algebraic Concepts
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.
1. Holly and Izzy collected the leaves shown in the pictures. Then 8 of the leaves blew
away.
Which number sentence gives the number of leaves the girls have left?
14 - 8 = 6
14 - 10 = 4
10 + 14 - 8 = 16
10 + 14 + 8 = 32
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.
1. Cody has 21 rubber bracelets. He gives 3 to Derek, and he gives 6 to Evan. How many
bracelets does Cody have left?
12
15
27
30
Measurement
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.
1. Julie would like to measure the length of her classroom. Which would be the best tool to
use?
ruler
scale
thermometer
measuring cup
Geometric Concepts
Directions: Answer the following example question. Click on the choice that best answers the
question.