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Reading Comprehension

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1E043O0-FP2R

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1.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.
2.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
3.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
4.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
5.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
6.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
7.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?
8.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
9.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
10.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?

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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. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
  2. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  3. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  4. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  5. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  6. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  7. Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
  8. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  9. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  10. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents

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.