Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Grade 2

Our free grade 2 reading comprehension worksheets make children fluent in reading, provide pleasure, and profoundly inform them. Aside from fostering independent reading skills, these pdfs also assess other key skills like ordering events in a story, identifying the purpose of a text, matching causes to their effects, and more.

These pdf reading passages are ideal for 2nd grade learners.

Penguins

Read through this informational passage on penguins, where kids write the subject of the story, match causes to effects, and answer questions.

Princess for a Day

This printable worksheet is sure to get children dreaming! Read about Carly and how she becomes a princess for a day, before answering the questions.

Snow Day

Get kids to experience a dose of wintry fun with Maggie and her sister. Evaluate reading skills as they sequence the events in order and answer questions.

The Great Hunter Cat

A series of pouncing attempts lead Lucky, the Kitten, to the verge of despair. This comprehension story teaches grade 2 kids to keep at it until they make it.

Winning Isn't Everything

Sometimes, being nice to someone feels better than winning, as shown in this exercise, where kids answer questions based on a reading passage.

A Day at the Beach

Join Lola as she enjoys the sun and sand at the beach with her family. Read the story, interpret the information, and tackle the bunch of questions that follow.

Play Nice

Katy learns an important life lesson in this section of our printable grade 2 comprehension worksheet. Take on the questions with vim and vigor.

A Pug Named Doug

Marvel at the magical bond between Gus and his pug, Doug, in this short and sweet tale. Answer the questions based on the plot, characters and setting, too.

Nature’s Nocturnal Navigators

Filled to the brim with facts about bats, this informational passage is a treat for budding learners who are tasked with tackling the questions that follow.

Cooking Up Changes

Unravel the physical and chemical changes that drive the actions in a kitchen, answering questions on the differences between the two changes.

Dolphins

A treasure trove of information on dolphins, this 2nd grade reading passage pdf acquaints children with facts that serve as the source for the answers.

How a Blender Works

Impart kids some knowledge about the inner workings of the humble blender, and get them to peruse the passage again to find the answers to the questions.

The Amazing Journey of Seeds

Explore the mechanisms of efficient dispersal of seeds. Summon your inner biologist to make answering the questions an absolute breeze.

The Amazing Life Cycle of Plants

Follow the journey of a seed as it becomes a plant, and take on questions about the different stages in this pdf reading comprehension worksheet for 2nd grade.

The Butterfly and the Kitten

Discover the nuances of differing points of view, and enjoy the little story about an interesting run-in between a pretty butterfly and a naughty kitten.

Sammy the Seal

Watch 2nd grade kids' story comprehension skills soar as they witness the fun and joy that characterize the life of Sammy the seal in this printable exercise.