Class 2 English Reading Comprehension with Answers provides young learners with engaging passages to enhance their reading skills. The comprehensions are tailored to their level, fostering comprehension and vocabulary development. The accompanying answers ensure effective learning and understanding of the text.
Steps to answer Class 2 English Reading Comprehension
By following these steps, Grade 2 students can develop a structured approach to understanding and answering unseen comprehensions.
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Take Breaks:
Guess the Meaning:
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Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 1:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
It was Sunday yesterday. Salma helped her mother at home. First, they dusted the drawing room. Then they cleaned the cupboard in the kitchen. They did not watch television. They watered the plants in the lawn. Salma picked some flowers. She put the flowers in the flower vase. She put the flower vase on the dining table. It looked so beautiful there.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. What did Salma and her mother do after dusting the drawing room?
A) Watched television
B) Cleaned the cupboard in the kitchen
C) Watered the plants in the lawn
D) Went for a walk
2. Where did Salma put the flower vase with the picked flowers?
A) Kitchen
B) Lawn
C) Drawing room
D) Dining table
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Salma and her mother didn’t spend their Sunday watching television; instead, they chose to ____________.
4. After picking some flowers, Salma placed them in a __________ on the dining table.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Salma and her mother watered the plants in the kitchen.
6. The flower vase with the picked flowers was placed in the living room.
D. Find Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar) – ‘lovely’.
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of – ‘many’
E. Name the picture.
9. The item that Salma put on the dining table, making it look beautiful.
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
Silly Sammy, the happy monkey, loved to wear hats on his feet. Benny, the bunny, hopped in circles wearing upside-down glasses. They made funny faces and laughed. All their animal friends joined, wearing socks on their ears and doing silly dances. It was a jungle of joy and laughter!
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Silly Sammy liked to wear hats on his:
A) Head
B) Feet
C) Hands
D) Tail
2. Benny, the bunny, hopped wearing:
A) Shoes
B) Glasses
C) Socks
D) Hats
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Silly Sammy loved to wear ________ on his feet.
4. Benny, the bunny, hopped in circles wearing upside-down ________.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Silly Sammy wore hats on his head.
6. Benny, the bunny, hopped without wearing anything.
D. Word Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): ‘Joyful’
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: ‘Serious’
E. Name a picture of a word from the passage:
9. A picture that Silly Sammy is wearing on his feet.
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 3:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
In a jungle, wise Leo the lion and clever Timmy the turtle were friends. When a drought came, Leo shared his water hole. Timmy suggested digging a well. Leo admired Timmy’s wisdom, and they built a well together. The jungle animals learned that brains beat brawn, and teamwork triumphs in tough times.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Leo and Timmy built a:
A) Bridge
B) Well
C) Treehouse
D) Hut
2. The jungle animals learned that in tough times:
A) Brawn beats brains
B) Teamwork triumphs
C) Water is scarce
D) Leo is selfish
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Leo shared his __________ hole.
4. Timmy suggested digging a __________.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Timmy suggested building a bridge.
6. Jungle animals learned that teamwork is essential.
D. Word Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): ‘Intelligent’
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: ‘Drought’
E. Name a picture of a word from the passage:
9. A picture of Leo and Timmy building together.
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 4:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
In a village, a clever crow named Coco and a wise fox named Felix became friends. Coco saved Felix from a trap, and they decided to outsmart the villagers together. Coco distracted them, while Felix stole food. The villagers learned not to underestimate friendship and cleverness. Coco and Felix lived happily ever after.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Coco and Felix decided to:
A) Fight with each other
B) Outsmart the villagers
C) Sleep all-day
D) Hide from the villagers
2. The villagers learned not to underestimate:
A) Strength
B) Friendship and cleverness
C) Tricks
D) Speed
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Coco saved Felix from a __________.
4. Coco distracted the villagers, while Felix stole __________.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Coco and Felix fought with each other.
6. The villagers learned to appreciate friendship and cleverness.
D. Word Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): ‘Intelligent’
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: ‘Appreciate’
E. Name a picture of a word from the passage:
9. Draw a picture from which Coco saves Felix.
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 5:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
Many classrooms have pets. This is the best way for students to learn about animals. But classroom pets need a place to go during the summer. In Plano, Texas, the schools have a mini-zoo. Teachers can borrow pets for the school months. When summer comes, they return the pets to the zoo. Schools in other towns should follow this example.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. In Plano, Texas, schools have a:
A) Playground
B) Mini-zoo
C) Library
D) Sports center
2. When summer comes, teachers in Plano return the pets to:
A) Pet store
B) Zoo
C) Classroom
D) Student homes
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Many classrooms have __________.
4. In Plano, Texas, teachers can borrow pets for the __________ months.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Classroom pets should stay in the classroom during the summer.
6. Schools in Plano, Texas, return the pets to the zoo when summer comes.
D. Word Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Borrow
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Return
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 6:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
Horses are wonderful helpers for humans. In some cities the police ride horses to control large crowds. Cowboys use horses to help round up herds of cattle. In some countries farmers still use horses to pull plows or wagons. People also use horses to carry them from place to place.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Police in some cities ride horses to:
A) Control large crowds
B) Perform tricks
C) Deliver mail
D) Race in competitions
2. Cowboys use horses to help round up herds of:
A) Birds
B) Horses
C) Cattle
D) Elephants
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. In some countries, farmers still use horses to pull __________ or wagons.
4. People use horses to carry them from place to __________.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Horses are not used by police to control crowds.
6. Cowboys use horses to round up herds of birds.
D. Word Meaning:
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Control
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Large
9. Find out four double letter words from the passage
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 7:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
Birds called swifts are popular in Thailand. People there welcome the birds into their homes. In one city the birds even live in a hotel. The reason the birds are in such demand is their nests. Bird’s nest soup is a big treat in Thailand. I don’t think I would care for it. Vegetable soup seems better to me!
A. 2 Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Swifts are popular in Thailand because of their:
A) Singing ability
B) Colorful feathers
C) Nests
D) Flying speed
2. Bird’s nest soup is a big treat in:
A) Mexico
B) Thailand
C) Canada
D) Australia
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. People in Thailand welcome swifts into their __________.
4. Bird’s nest soup is a big treat, but the author prefers __________ soup.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Bird’s nest soup is not popular in Thailand.
6. The author prefers bird’s nest soup over vegetable soup.
7. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Well-liked
8. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Reject
9. Find out Plural Form from the passage:
i) Home ii) Bird
10. Name a country mentioned in the passage
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 8:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
People often come across ants on sidewalks. Scientists say that there is a reason for this. People tend to drop food and food wrappers on sidewalks. These people are slobs. They should know better. Ants are always looking for food. If a scout ant finds food on a sidewalk, it leaves a trail for other ants. Soon there are lots of ants following the trail.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. People drop food and food wrappers on:
A) Ceilings
B) Sidewalks
C) Lawns
D) Trees
2. If a scout ant finds food on a sidewalk, it leaves a trail for:
A) Other ants
B) Birds
C) Humans
D) Dogs
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. People often come across ants on __________.
4. If a scout ant finds food on a sidewalk, it leaves a trail for other __________.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. People are tidy and don’t drop food on sidewalks.
6. If a scout ant finds food, it keeps the location a secret.
D. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Messy
E. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Tidy
F. Find out the Plural of: Ant
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 9:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
In a cozy town, Lily found a magical book. Every word she read came alive. Dragons soared, fairies danced, and laughter echoed. Excitement unfolded with every page. As the sun set, Lily closed the book, cherishing the enchantment within. The magic lingered, turning ordinary nights into extraordinary dreams.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Lily found a:
A) Magical tree
B) Magical book
C) Magical lamp
D) Magical stone
2. Lily closed the book as the:
A) The sun rose
B) Sunset
C) The moon appeared
D) Stars twinkled
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. Every word Lily read in the magical book __________.
4. Lily closed the book, cherishing the __________ within.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. Lily found a regular, non-magical book.
6. The magic in the book disappeared when Lily closed it.
D. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Joyful
E. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Ordinary
F. Find out two action words fron the passage
Class 2 English Reading Comprehension 10:
Q. Read the story carefully and answer the questions given below:
In the animal kingdom, a wise owl gathered the creatures for a meeting. A tiny mouse proposed a feast to celebrate unity. The owl, initially skeptical, agreed. Each animal brought a unique dish. As they feasted, they realized strength lay in diversity. The animals, once divided, now stood united.
A. Tick (✔) the right answer:
1. Who proposed a feast to celebrate unity?
A) Wise owl
B) Tiny mouse
C) Each animal
D) Skeptical owl
2. What did the animals realize as they feasted?
A) They needed more food
B) Strength lay in diversity
C) Unity was not important
D) They should have separate feasts
B. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:
3. The animals realized __________ lay in diversity.
4. The owl, initially __________, agreed.
C. Write T for true and F for false sentences:
5. The owl was immediately enthusiastic about the feast.
6. The animals remained divided even after the feast.
D. Find a word from the passage that means (similar): Doubtful
E. Find a word from the passage that is opposite of: Big
