Comprehension Worksheet for Class 2
Reading tip (Beginning, middle, end): Read the story once, all the way through. For “why” questions, look for “because” or “so”. For “what happened first / next”, follow the story in order.
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1.Arjun wanted to fly a kite. The wind was too slow in the morning. In the evening, a strong wind came. Arjun’s red kite flew high over the trees.
When did the strong wind come? (a) in the evening (b) in the morning (c) in the afternoon (d) at night -
2.Vikram’s school had a sports day. He ran in the sack race. He fell down once but got up quickly. He did not win, but he finished the race with a big smile.
How many times did Vikram fall? (a) once (b) three times (c) never (d) twice -
3.On Diwali night, Neha lit twelve clay lamps. She put them in a row on the balcony. A breeze blew out two lamps. Her grandfather helped her light them again.
On which night did Neha light lamps? (a) Eid night (b) Holi night (c) New Year night (d) Diwali night -
4.On Diwali night, Neha lit twelve clay lamps. She put them in a row on the balcony. A breeze blew out two lamps. Her grandfather helped her light them again.
How many lamps did Neha light? (a) ten (b) two (c) twenty (d) twelve -
5.Aman and his sister Gita went to the beach. They built a tall sandcastle near the water. A big wave came and washed it away. The children laughed and built another one far from the waves.
Who went to the beach with Aman? (a) his sister Gita (b) his friend Raju (c) his father (d) his grandmother -
6.Riya found a small kitten under the stairs. It was wet and shivering. She dried it with a soft towel. Then she gave it a bowl of warm milk.
Where did Riya find the kitten? (a) in the garden (b) under the stairs (c) on the roof (d) near the gate -
7.It was raining hard on Monday. Kabir forgot his umbrella at home. His friend Anu shared her big yellow umbrella with him. They walked to school together and stayed dry.
What colour was Anu’s umbrella? (a) yellow (b) blue (c) black (d) pink -
8.Deepak heard a bird chirping loudly. He saw a baby sparrow on the ground below its nest. He told his mother at once. She gently put the baby bird back into the nest.
Where was the baby sparrow? (a) on the roof (b) on a wire (c) in a cage (d) on the ground -
9.Arjun wanted to fly a kite. The wind was too slow in the morning. In the evening, a strong wind came. Arjun’s red kite flew high over the trees.
What did Arjun want to do? (a) play cricket (b) ride a bike (c) climb a tree (d) fly a kite -
10.Grandpa and Imran planted a mango seed in the garden. Imran watered it every day. After many weeks, a tiny green plant came up. Imran danced with joy.
Where did they plant it? (a) in a pot (b) near the school (c) on the roof (d) in the garden -
11.Vikram’s school had a sports day. He ran in the sack race. He fell down once but got up quickly. He did not win, but he finished the race with a big smile.
True or false: Vikram won the race. (a) False (b) True -
12.Sara’s little brother could not tie his shoelaces. Sara sat with him on the steps. She showed him how to make two loops. After trying five times, he tied them all by himself.
How many times did he try? (a) five (b) ten (c) three (d) two
Answer key
- in the evening
- once
- Diwali night
- twelve
- his sister Gita
- under the stairs
- yellow
- on the ground
- fly a kite
- in the garden
- False
- five
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