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Free ISEE practice test — Grade 2

10 original ISEE-style questions for Grade 2, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free ISEE-style questions practice verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading, and math achievement — the four scored ISEE sections.

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Question 1Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: FAST is to SLOW as WET is to ___
  1. Adown
  2. Bsmall
  3. Cdry
  4. Dnight
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "opposites." fast → slow, so wet → dry.

Question 2Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 9 → 14 ; 3 → 8 ; 1 → ___
  1. A6
  2. B4
  3. C3
  4. D5
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Correct answer: A

Each number increases by 5. 1 + 5 = 6.

Question 3Mathematics Achievement
There are 7 eagles. There are three times as many peacocks. How many peacocks?
  1. A21
  2. B14
  3. C28
  4. D10
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Correct answer: A

Three times as many means 7 × 3 = 21.

Question 4Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: JOEY is to KANGAROO as FOAL is to ___
  1. Adog
  2. Bpig
  3. Ccow
  4. Dhorse
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "young animal to its adult." joey → kangaroo, so foal → horse.

Question 5Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 4 → 1 ; 7 → 4 ; 3 → ___
  1. A1
  2. B0
  3. C2
  4. D4
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Correct answer: B

Each number decreases by 3. 3 − 3 = 0.

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Question 6Mathematics Achievement
There are 10 rockets and 6 tractors. How many MORE rockets than tractors are there?
  1. A6
  2. B16
  3. C10
  4. D4
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Correct answer: D

"How many more" means subtract: 10 − 6 = 4.

Question 7Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: PUMPKIN is to ORANGE as BANANA is to ___
  1. Ayellow
  2. Bred
  3. Cblue
  4. Dgreen
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "thing to its usual color." pumpkin → orange, so banana → yellow.

Question 8Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 20 → 10 ; 14 → 7 ; 4 → ___
  1. A0
  2. B2
  3. C3
  4. D5
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Correct answer: B

Each number is halved (÷2). 4 ÷ 2 = 2.

Question 9Mathematics Achievement
There are 5 stars. There are three times as many trees. How many trees?
  1. A20
  2. B10
  3. C15
  4. D8
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Correct answer: C

Three times as many means 5 × 3 = 15.

Question 10Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: WIN is to LOSE as WHISPER is to ___
  1. Acry
  2. Btake
  3. Cshout
  4. Dpull
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "action to its opposite." win → lose, so whisper → shout.

ISEE FAQ

Which ISEE level will my child take?

Primary for grades 2–4 applicants, Lower for 5–6, Middle for 7–8, and Upper for 9–12 — based on the grade being applied to.

How is the ISEE scored?

Each section receives a stanine from 1–9 comparing your child to other applicants of the same grade; many schools consider 5+ solid and 7+ strong.

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