Little Readers Grow: Short Reading Practice Worksheet for Class 2 

This Class 2 worksheet features five engaging short reading passages, each followed by simple multiple-choice questions to build comprehension, attention, and vocabulary. With relatable stories like The New Water Bottle, The Class Plant, The Clean Desk Challenge, The Evening Walk Group, and The Science Notebook Hunt, children practise reading carefully and understanding everyday situations.

Why Short Reading Passages Matter in Grammar? 

Short passages help children: 
1. Strengthen early comprehension through simple question-answer patterns. 
2. Build vocabulary using familiar contexts like school, home, plants, and friends. 
3. Improve attention to detail by reading short but meaningful stories. 
4. Develop confidence before moving to long comprehension passages. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Five child-friendly passages, each followed by five MCQs with two easy options — perfect for independent reading and practice.

Reading Passage 1 – The New Water Bottle 
Reeva carries a new purple bottle to school after losing her old one. She loves its flower sticker. She shares water with a girl who forgot her bottle and feels happy to help. At home, she washes the bottle and decides to add another sticker the next day.

Reading Passage 2 – The Class Plant 
Yusuf takes care of a money plant in Class 2B by watering it lightly every morning and turning it toward sunlight. He proudly shows a new leaf to his friend Gargi. At the end of the month, he shares his experience in class and takes the plant home.

Reading Passage 3 – The Clean Desk Challenge 
Ronit, Anaya, and Jiya work together to keep their desks neat for the weekly Clean Desk Challenge. They clean daily, pick up papers blown by the wind, and stay organised. Their teamwork wins them the star sticker for the week.

Reading Passage 4 – The Evening Walk Group 
Sameer, Tanya, Vibha, and Kunal form a walk group in their neighbourhood. They walk together, share stories, drink water, and clean litter when they see it. Their small effort keeps the garden area neat and earns appreciation from adults.

Reading Passage 5 – The Science Notebook Hunt 
Hridaan loses his science notebook and searches everywhere with his friend Mahek. They finally find it near the notice board, where he had left it earlier. He revises quickly and feels confident during the quiz.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – The New Water Bottle 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. b 

Exercise 2 – The Class Plant 
1. a 
2. b 
3. a 
4. a 
5. b 

Exercise 3 – The Clean Desk Challenge 
1. a 
2. a 
3. b 
4. b 
5. a 

Exercise 4 – The Evening Walk Group 
1. b 
2. b 
3. a 
4. a 
5. b 

Exercise 5 – The Science Notebook Hunt 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. a 
5. b 

Help your child build strong reading habits with these short, meaningful Class 2 passages — a perfect foundation for confident comprehension skills. 

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