Year 2 White Task Reading Comprehension

Year 2 White Task Reading Comprehension

Read the story called Marcus Loses Patches.

Then, answer the comprehension questions.

You have 2-3 minutes to answer each question. Do not rush through it.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions disappointed Marcus' mum?

• Marcus played video games

• Marcus made signs about patches

• Marcus forgot to feed Patches

• Marcus wanted a hug and a snack from grandpa

Multiple Choice

How would the signs Marcus made help him solve his problem?

• If someone finds Patches, he or she would know where to return her.

• Other people might look for Patches. 

• People would know Patches is missing.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

How did Patches get out of the yard?

• She jumped over the fence.

• The mother let her out.

• Marcus left the gate open.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

What will Marcus most likely do the next time his mother asks him to feed Patches?

• He will keep playing video games.

• He will feed Patches right away.

• He will ask his mother to feed Patches.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

How did Marcus' mum feel when Marcus said he didn't feed Patches?

• Happy

• Excited

• Relieved

• Disappointed

Multiple Choice

Where did Marcus and his mum go after they make and hang up the signs?

• to the neighbourhood park

• to Grandpa's house

• to a neighbour's house

• to eat lunch

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem in this story?

• Marcus left the gate unlatched.

• Marcus likes playing video games.

• Patches is missing.

• Patches is in Grandpa's yard.

Multiple Choice

When did Marcus know he had found Patches? 

• When he went into his backyard.

• When he got to his Grandpa's house.

• When he heard barking in his Grandpa's house.

• When the person who found Patches came to his house.  

Multiple Choice

What does 'irresponsible' mean?

• making quick decisions

• not doing what you are expected to do

• not getting along with people

• keeping things very organised

Multiple Choice

Why did Marcus look forward to getting to his grandpa's house? 

• He could sit down and rest.

• He might get a snack and a hug.

• He knew Patches would be there.

• His grandpa would help find patches. 

Open Ended

Explain the lesson Marcus learned in this story. Write your response below.