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2nd Grade Language Arts Practice — Iowa Assessments (ITBS) Prep

This 2nd Grade language arts practice set targets the grammar, usage, and writing mechanics skills tested on the Iowa Assessments (ITBS). Students will practice identifying correct sentence structure, proper punctuation, subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, capitalization rules, and effective word choice. The language arts section of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills evaluates students' understanding of standard English conventions and their ability to recognize and correct errors in written text. These practice questions help students strengthen their command of English language mechanics, building skills that are essential for both standardized assessment success and effective written communication.

Total Questions: 110 Grade: 2nd Grade Iowa Level: Level 7 Ages: 7-8
CapitalizationPunctuationNounsVerbsAdjectivesSentences
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Capitalization

  1. Which sentence is written correctly? (my friend lives in Texas. | My friend lives in Texas. | my Friend lives in texas. | My friend lives in texas.)
  2. Which sentence is written correctly? (We celebrate thanksgiving in November. | We celebrate Thanksgiving in november. | We celebrate Thanksgiving in November. | we celebrate Thanksgiving in November.)
  3. Which sentence is written correctly? (Dr. Smith is my doctor. | dr. Smith is my doctor. | Dr. smith is my Doctor. | dr. smith is my doctor.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (i love to read books on saturday. | I love to read books on Saturday. | I love to read Books on Saturday. | I Love To Read Books On Saturday.)
  5. Which sentence is written correctly? (My dog | my dog | My Dog | my dog)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (We went to disney World in Florida. | We went to Disney world in Florida. | We went to Disney World in Florida. | we went to Disney World in florida.)
  7. Which sentence is written correctly? (mrs. Johnson teaches math. | Mrs. johnson teaches Math. | Mrs. Johnson teaches math. | mrs. johnson teaches math.)
  8. The girl named _____ likes to swim. (girl | sarah | swim | likes)
  9. We celebrate the fourth of _____ with fireworks. (fourth | july | fireworks | celebrate)
  10. My birthday is in _____. (birthday | march | my | is)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (The Pacific ocean is very big. | The pacific Ocean is very big. | The Pacific Ocean is very big. | the Pacific Ocean is very big.)
  12. Which sentence is written correctly? (On monday, we have art class. | On Monday, we have art class. | on Monday, we have Art class. | On Monday, We Have Art Class.)
  13. Which sentence is written correctly? (uncle Bob lives in Chicago. | Uncle bob lives in Chicago. | Uncle Bob lives in Chicago. | uncle bob lives in chicago.)
  14. Which sentence is written correctly? (The book \ | The book \ | The Book \ | the book \)
  15. Which sentence is written correctly? (We speak english and spanish at home. | We speak English and Spanish at home. | we speak English and Spanish at home. | We Speak English And Spanish At Home.)
  16. In this sentence, which word needs a capital letter? (went | we | store | the)
  17. Which word needs a capital letter? (aunt | lives | california | my)
  18. Which sentence is written correctly? (President Lincoln was a great leader. | president Lincoln was a great leader. | President lincoln was a great Leader. | president lincoln was a great leader.)
  19. Which sentence is written correctly? (The statue of liberty is in New York. | The Statue of Liberty is in New York. | the Statue of Liberty is in new york. | The Statue Of Liberty Is In New York.)
  20. Which sentence is written correctly? (My favorite Holiday is Christmas. | My favorite holiday is christmas. | My favorite holiday is Christmas. | my favorite holiday is Christmas.)
  21. Which sentence is written correctly? (We read the book Green eggs And ham. | We read the book Green Eggs and Ham. | we read the book green eggs and ham. | We Read The Book Green Eggs And Ham.)
  22. Which sentence is written correctly? (The rocky mountains are beautiful. | The Rocky Mountains are beautiful. | the Rocky mountains are Beautiful. | The rocky Mountains are beautiful.)
  23. Which sentence is written correctly? (We have a new puppy named buddy. | We have a new Puppy named Buddy. | We have a new puppy named Buddy. | we have a new puppy named Buddy.)
  24. Which sentence is written correctly? (In spring, we plant flowers. | In Spring, we plant Flowers. | in spring, we plant flowers. | In Spring, We Plant Flowers.)
  25. Which sentence is written correctly? (The amazon river is very long. | The Amazon river is very long. | The Amazon River is very long. | the Amazon River is very Long.)

Punctuation

  1. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (What time is it. | What time is it? | What time is it! | What time is it)
  2. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (I love pizza | I love pizza? | I love pizza. | I love pizza,)
  3. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Wow that is amazing! | Wow, that is amazing! | Wow that is amazing. | Wow, that is amazing?)
  4. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (I have a dog a cat and a fish. | I have a dog, a cat, and a fish. | I have a dog a cat, and a fish. | I have, a dog a cat and a fish.)
  5. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Can you help me? | Can you help me. | Can you help me! | Can you help me,)
  6. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (The boys bike is red. | The boy | The boys | The boy bike is red.)
  7. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Its a sunny day. | It | Its | It is)
  8. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (We bought apples oranges and bananas. | We bought apples, oranges, and bananas. | We bought, apples oranges and bananas. | We bought apples oranges, and bananas.)
  9. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Dont touch that! | Don | Do | Dont)
  10. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Where is my book. | Where is my book! | Where is my book? | Where, is my book?)
  11. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Hooray We won the game! | Hooray! We won the game! | Hooray, We won the game. | Hooray we won the game!)
  12. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (The cats toys are on the floor. | The cat | The cats | The cat toys are on the floor.)
  13. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (She cant come to the party. | She can | She ca | She cant)
  14. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Stop right there! | Stop right there. | Stop right there? | Stop, right there!)
  15. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (My sisters room is messy. | My sister | My sisters | My sister room is messy.)
  16. How old are you___ (. | ? | ! | ,)
  17. Watch out for the car___ (. | ? | ! | ,)
  18. The cat sat on the mat___ (. | ? | ! | ,)
  19. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (I like red blue and green. | I like red, blue, and green. | I like, red blue and green. | I like red blue, and green.)
  20. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Wont you come with us? | Won | Wo | Wont)
  21. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Yes I would like some more. | Yes, I would like some more. | Yes I, would like some more. | Yes. I would like some more.)
  22. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (The dogs tail was wagging. | The dog | The dogs | The dog tail was wagging.)
  23. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Isnt that a beautiful flower? | Isn | Is | Isnt)
  24. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (Dear Mom I miss you. | Dear Mom, I miss you. | Dear, Mom I miss you. | Dear Mom. I miss you.)
  25. Which sentence has correct punctuation? (We went to the park zoo and beach. | We went to the park, zoo, and beach. | We went to the park zoo, and beach. | We went, to the park zoo and beach.)

Nouns

  1. The DOG ran fast. What is the noun? (The | dog | ran | fast)
  2. My SISTER plays piano. What is the noun? (My | sister | plays | piano)
  3. One box, two _____ (boxs | boxes | boxies | box)
  4. One child, two _____ (childs | children | childes | child)
  5. One mouse, two _____ (mouses | mice | mousies | mouse)
  6. One tooth, two _____ (tooths | teeth | toothes | tooth)
  7. One leaf, two _____ (leafs | leaves | leafes | leaf)
  8. One berry, two _____ (berrys | berries | berryes | berry)
  9. One man, two _____ (mans | men | manes | man)
  10. One foot, two _____ (foots | feet | footes | foot)
  11. Which word is a noun? (run | happy | school | quickly)
  12. Which word is a noun? (jump | teacher | tall | slowly)
  13. One fish, two _____ (fishs | fish | fishes | fishies)
  14. One city, two _____ (citys | cities | cityes | city)
  15. One woman, two _____ (womans | women | womens | woman)

Verbs

  1. The bird FLIES high. What is the verb? (The | bird | flies | high)
  2. Yesterday, I _____ to school. (walk | walked | walks | walking)
  3. She _____ a book every day. (read | reads | readed | reading)
  4. They _____ playing outside right now. (is | are | was | be)
  5. Last week, we _____ to the zoo. (go | went | goes | going)
  6. He _____ his homework every night. (do | does | did | doing)
  7. The baby _____ crying. (are | is | were | be)
  8. Yesterday, she _____ a picture. (draw | drew | draws | drawed)
  9. I _____ my breakfast this morning. (eat | ate | eats | eated)
  10. Which word is a verb? (happy | jump | book | big)
  11. We _____ to the park tomorrow. (goes | will go | went | going)
  12. She _____ very fast. (run | runs | runned | running)
  13. Last night, I _____ a funny dream. (have | had | has | having)
  14. The dog _____ loudly. (bark | barks | barked | barking)
  15. They _____ happy to see us. (is | were | was | be)

Adjectives

  1. The BIG dog barked. What is the adjective? (The | big | dog | barked)
  2. She wore a PRETTY dress. What is the adjective? (She | wore | pretty | dress)
  3. The _____ sun is shining. (brightly | bright | shine | shiny)
  4. Which word is an adjective? (run | quickly | soft | school)
  5. This pizza is very _____. (deliciously | delicious | taste | yum)
  6. The TALL tree swayed. What is the adjective? (The | tall | tree | swayed)
  7. The baby has _____ eyes. (bluely | blue | blues | bluing)
  8. I ate a SWEET apple. What is the adjective? (I | ate | sweet | apple)
  9. The _____ kitten played with yarn. (cutely | cute | cuter | cutest)
  10. Which word is an adjective? (slowly | sing | cold | bird)

Sentences

  1. Which is a complete sentence? (Running in the park. | The boy runs in the park. | In the park quickly. | Running and jumping.)
  2. Which is a complete sentence? (My favorite toy. | Under the bed. | I love my dog. | Very happy today.)
  3. Which is a complete sentence? (The tall green tree. | Singing a song. | She sings beautifully. | In the morning early.)
  4. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  5. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  6. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  7. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  8. Which sentence has correct word order? (Ball the kicked boy the. | The boy kicked the ball. | Kicked the boy ball the. | The ball boy the kicked.)
  9. Which sentence has correct word order? (Apple red ate I a. | I ate a red apple. | Ate I apple red a. | A red apple I ate.)
  10. I like cats dogs. (I like cats dogs. | I like cats and dogs. | I like cats I like dogs. | Cats dogs I like.)
  11. Which is a complete sentence? (Very sunny today. | The birds are singing. | Flying high in sky. | Beautiful and bright.)
  12. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  13. Which sentence has correct word order? (Jumped the frog high. | The frog jumped high. | High jumped frog the. | The high frog jumped.)
  14. Which is a complete sentence? (My mom bakes cookies. | Baking in the kitchen. | Delicious and warm. | Mom)
  15. Tom is fast strong. (Tom is fast strong. | Tom is fast and strong. | Fast strong is Tom. | Tom fast is and strong.)
  16. Which is a complete sentence? (Swimming in the pool. | We swim every day. | Hot summer days. | Very fun activity.)
  17. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
  18. Which sentence has correct word order? (Cat the mouse the chased. | The cat chased the mouse. | Chased cat mouse the the. | The mouse cat the chased.)
  19. She likes reading writing. (She likes reading writing. | She likes reading and writing. | Reading writing she likes. | She reading likes and writing.)
  20. What type of sentence is this? (Statement | Question | Exclamation | Command)
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