
Grade 2 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 8
Grade 2 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Reading Comprehension
Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-13ZZBVO-V9CZ
1.The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?
2.The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?
3.Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?
4.The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?
5.A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?
6.Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?
7.Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?
8.Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?
9.Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?
10.The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?
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.
Show answers for version 8
- The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school
- The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell
- Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
- The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
- A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
- Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
- Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella
- Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant
- Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?Two
- The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
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.