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Reading Comprehension

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1WQDTO5-FP2R

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1.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?
2.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
3.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
4.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
5.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
6.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
7.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
8.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
9.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
10.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?

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. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  2. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  3. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  4. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  5. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
  6. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  7. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  8. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  9. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  10. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather

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.