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I Want to Buy a Computer Game

daniel lugo

Created by daniel lugo

10 questions

2nd Grade

Math

Updated May 2025

This Grade 2 English worksheet uses a short story about Luis wanting to buy a computer game to build foundational reading-comprehension skills. Students answer 10 multiple-choice questions about the story’s main problem and main idea, draw a conclusion from dialogue, infer a character’s feelings, interpret an exclamation point, identify a pronoun’s referent, and recall changing price details. The worksheet also asks students to connect evidence to meaning: they consider the difference between things Luis’s family needs and a game he wants, track the game’s price from thirty-five dollars to twenty-eight dollars, and explain why Luis thinks he may not be able to buy it. It is designed for Grade 2 English practice, independent work, guided reading, or a quick comprehension check. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient review and feedback.

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I Want to Buy a Computer Game

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Why was Luis excited at the start of the story?

a)

A. He managed to save up thirty-five dollars.

b)

B. The new computer game he wanted was in stores.

c)

C. His mother bought him a computer game as a gift.

2.

What is the main problem Luis faces in the story?

a)

A. He wants a new computer game, but the store has run out of that game.

b)

B. He wants a new computer game, but he doesn't have enough money to buy it.

c)

C. He wants a new computer game, but his mother hates all computer games.

3.

Read this statement that Luis's mom said to Luis.

"'You know, Luis, we have to spend our money carefully. We have to pay for our house and food. We need to buy clothing and books and gas for our car. Our money goes to things we need.'"

What conclusion can you draw from this evidence?

a)

A. A house and food are things that Luis's family needs.

b)

B. Luis's mom doesn't want to buy clothing, books, and gas for the car.

c)

C. Having clothing, books, and gas is more important than having a house and food.

4.

How does Luis's mom most likely feel about the computer game?

a)

A. She feels excited because she wants to play the game, too.

b)

B. She feels angry that Luis wants to spend his money on a game.

c)

C. She feels like the game is not something that Luis really needs.

5.

What is the main idea of this story?

a)

A. The computer game that Luis wants costs thirty-five dollars.

b)

B. Luis wants a new computer game, so he saves up money to buy it.

c)

C. Luis's mom has to spend money on things like food, clothing, and the house.

6.

Read these sentences from the text.

"Luis was excited. The new computer game he wanted was finally in stores. 'The game

is here!' he told his mom. 'Can we go buy it?'"

Why might the author have used an exclamation point when Luis tells his mother that the game is here?

a)

A. to show that Luis is very excited

b)

B. to show that Luis's mom is very excited

c)

C. to show that the game is really fun to play

7.

Read these sentences from the text.

"'You get eight dollars a week for doing chores,' his mom said. 'Try to save it. Before

long, you will have enough to pay for the game.'"

What does the word "it" in the second sentence refer to?

a)

A. the chores

b)

B. the eight dollars

c)

C. the week

8.

How much did the video game cost at the beginning of the story?

a)

Thirty dollars

b)

Thirty eight dollars

c)

Thirty-five dollars

9.

How much money did the video cost at the end of the story?

a)

twenty dollars

b)

twenty-five dollars

c)

twenty-eight dollars

10.

Why did Luis think he would not be able to buy the video game?

a)

He thought all the video games were too expensive

b)

He thought all the video games were boring

c)

He thought all the video games were going to be sold

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I Want to Buy a Computer Game

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

B. The new computer game he wanted was in stores.

2.
b)

B. He wants a new computer game, but he doesn't have enough money to buy it.

3.
a)

A. A house and food are things that Luis's family needs.

4.
c)

C. She feels like the game is not something that Luis really needs.

5.
b)

B. Luis wants a new computer game, so he saves up money to buy it.

6.
a)

A. to show that Luis is very excited

7.
b)

B. the eight dollars

8.
c)

Thirty-five dollars

9.
c)

twenty-eight dollars

10.
c)

He thought all the video games were going to be sold

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What does the “I Want to Buy a Computer Game” worksheet cover?

This Grade 2 English worksheet develops reading comprehension through 10 multiple-choice questions about Luis’s goal of buying a computer game. Students identify the main problem and main idea, use dialogue as evidence to draw conclusions, infer a character’s feelings, interpret an exclamation point, identify the referent of “it,” and recall details such as the game’s changing price.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the reading skills in the story about Luis?

Read the story with students and pause to distinguish what Luis wants from what his family needs, using his mother’s dialogue as evidence. Then model how to find the main idea, interpret the exclamation point showing Luis’s excitement, and use nearby nouns to determine what “it” refers to before students complete the multiple-choice questions independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this computer-game reading worksheet?

Students may choose a supporting detail, such as the game’s price, instead of the story’s main idea. They may also confuse Luis’s excitement with his mother’s feelings, interpret “it” as “chores” or “week,” or select an answer that contradicts the dialogue about needs and wants; check that they use the text evidence and distinguish the beginning price of thirty-five dollars from the ending price of twenty-eight dollars.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 10 multiple-choice questions. For printable submissions, you can grade student work by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this computer-game reading worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the story-based multiple-choice items are easier to read. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the reading passage and questions.

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