Clean Hands, Happy Life: Reading Passage on Cleanliness for Class 2

 This Grade 2 reading comprehension worksheet helps children understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene through a short, real-life-inspired poster story. It explains simple daily habits like washing hands, keeping classrooms tidy, and throwing trash in bins. The passage highlights how small actions such as covering your mouth while sneezing and cleaning tables help everyone stay healthy. Through easy comprehension questions, learners practice reading for key details, building awareness, and forming good habits. 

Why Learning About Cleanliness Matters in English Reading?

 1. It connects language with daily hygiene habits and responsibility. 
2. It helps children identify cause and effect in short texts. 
3. It improves vocabulary on cleanliness, health, and school life. 
4. It encourages thoughtful reading with moral understanding. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Answer 
Students select correct answers to recall key facts about hygiene, cleanliness rules, and good habits. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Answer the Following Questions 
Learners write short text-based responses that reinforce understanding and moral reflection.

 ✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – MCQs 
1. B – To prevent germs and sickness 
2. C – Before eating and after playing 
3. D – In bins 
4. A – Cover with handkerchief or elbow 
5. A – “Keep Clean, Stay Healthy” 
6. B – Cleaning tables 

Exercise 2 – Subjective Answers 
7. Cleanliness prevents germs and sickness. 
8. Yes, it felt good and fresh. 
9. By putting up hygiene posters and reminders. 
10. I learned that small habits keep us healthy.

 Help your child build good reading habits and learn the value of hygiene through this simple and meaningful poster comprehension worksheet! 

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