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Reading Comprehension

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1V2G7IB-FP2R

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1.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?
2.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
3.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
4.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
5.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?
6.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
7.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
8.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
9.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
10.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.

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. Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
  2. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  3. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  4. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  5. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  6. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  7. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  8. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  9. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  10. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth

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.