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Grade 2 · Reading & writing

Grade 2 Reading & writing diagnostic

16 questions on alphabet, phonics & sounds, sight words, reading comprehension, grammar & vocabulary, sentences and vocabulary, plus 2 from Grade 1. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

16 questions7 topicsAbout 20 minutesSet 1 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1AlphabetWhich word comes first in ABC order: “van” or “pig”?
2AlphabetWhat position is the letter C in the English alphabet?
3Phonics & soundsHow many spoken syllables are in “rabbit”?
4Phonics & soundsWhich letter begins the word “apple”?
5Sight wordsWhich option matches the word “here”?
6Sight wordsRead the word: a. Which option is the same word?
7Reading comprehensionWhat colour is the mitten?
8Reading comprehensionWhich search came first?
9Grammar & vocabularyChoose the correct form: The class gave ___ suggestions.
10Grammar & vocabularyFrom these words: sing, dog, teacher, book. Which is a verb?
11SentencesWhich is a complete statement?
12SentencesHow many words are in: “We like to read books.”
13VocabularyHow many letters are in “hop”?
14VocabularyWhich word is the opposite of “happy”?

From Grade 1

These questions check skills from the grade below, so gaps can be spotted early.

15Alphabet (Grade 1)Which letter comes before D?
16Reading comprehension (Grade 1)What is beside the cup?