Reading Comprehension Grade 2

Read the passage carefully.

Leo is my friend.

He likes to go to the beach.

He can surf on his surfboard.

He is really happy when he surfs.

Who likes to go to the beach?

• Leo

• Sarah

• James

• Brad

Leo likes to surf when he goes to the beach. Which of the following activities can he also do at the beach?

• go for a drive with his parents

• play video games

• sleep in his bed

• go for a swim

Frank woke up with spots all over his face, his arms and his back. The spots were red and itchy. Frank showed his mom the rash. “ It looks like you have the chicken pox, Frank. You will have to stay home from school for several days.”

Where did Frank have spots on his body?

• his back, his arms, his face

• his hands, his legs, his chest

• his feet, his nose, his ears

• his shoulders, his neck, his belly

Read the passage carefully.

Frank woke up with spots all over his face, his arms and his back. The spots were red and itchy. Frank showed his mom the rash. “ It looks like you have the chicken pox, Frank. You will have to stay home from school for several days.”

What two adjectives describe the spots?

• green and yellow

• black and blue

• itchy and red

• red and white

Read the passage carefully.

Frank had to stay home from school for several days. His mother called the doctor. The doctor told her about a special lotion that would help the itching. Frank will have to stay home until the rash is gone.

Why do you think Frank has to stay home until his rash goes away?

• so that he doesn't spread it to his friends

• he is being punished

• so that he can watch TV all day

• so that he can go to the park

It is Clara’s birthday. Dad is having a party for her. He wrapped a present and brought a cake at the store. All Clara needs to do is……..

• wash her hair

• do her homework

• feed the cat

• blow out her candles

What is Leo's favorite activity at the beach?

• collecting seashells

• building sandcastles

• flying a kite

• surfing on his surfboard

What did Frank's mom do after seeing the rash?

• called the doctor

• went shopping

• cleaned the house

• took a nap