Free Grade 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Challenge #1

Reading Comprehension

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-3GAZZ5-KZX4

1.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?

2.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?

3.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?

4.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?

5.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?

6.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?

7.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?

8.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?

9.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?

10.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?

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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Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Underline the words that support your answer.