Grade 2 Reading Passage: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Grade 2 Reading Passage: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Work Smart, Plan Ahead: The Ant and the Grasshopper Reading Comprehension for Grade 2
This Grade 2 reading comprehension worksheet, *“Work Smart, Plan Ahead: The Ant and the Grasshopper,”* shares a timeless moral about hard work and preparation. The story tells of a carefree grasshopper who spends summer singing and playing, while a diligent ant gathers food for winter. When the cold season arrives, the grasshopper finds himself hungry and freezing, while the ant stays warm and well-fed. Through this story, children learn the importance of planning ahead and staying responsible.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?
Reading comprehension helps young learners connect actions to consequences while improving grammar and sentence flow. For Grade 2 students, this story supports learning by:
1. Teaching cause-and-effect relationships in storytelling.
2. Strengthening vocabulary related to seasons and work habits.
3. Encouraging values of diligence, patience, and foresight.
4. Developing moral reasoning alongside language skills.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer questions about the story’s events, characters, and moral.
Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions
Students explain why the ant worked hard, what happened to the grasshopper, and how planning helps in real life.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Answer
1. b) Sang and played
2. d) Collected grains
3. a) In its home
4. c) Come play with me
5. b) The grasshopper was hungry
6. a) Work hard and prepare
Exercise 2 – Answer the Following Questions
7. The ant said it was preparing for winter when food would be scarce.
8. Working helps us stay safe and ready for difficult times.
9. The grasshopper was cold and hungry because it had no food.
10. For example, studying for exams before the test day.
Help your child build responsibility and reading fluency with this inspiring *Ant and the Grasshopper* worksheet!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It teaches responsibility, diligence, and the importance of balancing work with leisure for long-term security and success.
Understanding preparation helps children develop foresight, time management awareness, and appreciation for consistent effort in daily tasks.
Students compare lifestyle choices, evaluate decision-making patterns, and recognize how attitude toward work shapes future circumstances and happiness.
