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Reading Comprehension

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1NAO9Y6-V9CZ

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1.Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?
2.The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?
3.Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?
4.Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?
5.The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?
6.Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?
7.Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?
8.A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?
9.A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?
10.Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  2. The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school
  3. Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella
  4. Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?Two
  5. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  6. Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant
  7. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  8. A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  9. A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
  10. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.