CKLA Grade 2 Unit 4 The Grocery Store Comprehension Questions

What did Kurt see on the grocery store window?

• A sign that said "Sale"

• A poster about a "Job Opening"

• A picture of food

• A sign that said "Closed"

Why did Mr. Fremont say he needed help?

• He wanted someone to clean the store.

• He was very tired.

• He needed help with the inventory.

• He wanted to take a vacation.

What does the word "inventory" mean in the story?

• A type of food

• Counting items in the store

• Cleaning the floor

• A kind of machine

Why couldn’t Kurt get a job at the grocery store?

• He didn’t ask for a job.

• He wasn’t good at counting.

• He was too young, and it's against the law to hire children.

• He didn’t want to work.

What did Kim say she could help with at the store?

• Making posters

• Sweeping, mopping, and unpacking boxes

• Buying groceries

• Carrying heavy bags

What kind of person does Mr. Fremont seem to be?

• Strict and grumpy

• Large and jolly

• Tired and quiet

• Mean and rude

Why do you think Mr. Fremont hired Kim right away?

• He liked how cheerful and confident she was.

• He had no one else to hire.

• She offered to work for free.

• She knew everything about grocery stores.

How did Kim feel about starting her new job?

• Nervous

• Angry

• Excited

• Confused

What did Mr. Fremont offer Kurt instead of a job?

• A chance to help Kim with her tasks

• Free groceries

• A job sweeping the floor

• A ride home

What lesson can we learn from this story?

• It's okay to break the rules if you want a job.

• Being cheerful and willing to learn can lead to opportunities.

• Kids can work in grocery stores.

• Jobs are only for adults.