Bright Sky Wonders: Reading Passage “The Sun and the Moon” for Class 2 

This Grade 2 reading comprehension worksheet explains the fascinating relationship between the Sun and the Moon. Through simple facts and clear language, it helps children understand how day and night happen, why the Moon shines, and how both heavenly bodies make Earth a beautiful and balanced place to live. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It helps children connect reading with real-world science and nature. 
2. It builds awareness about the environment and space in a simple way. 
3. It improves vocabulary with descriptive and factual words like *shine, twinkle, warmth,* and *light.* 
4. It encourages curiosity, observation, and critical thinking about natural phenomena. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – The Sun and the Moon 
The Sun gives us light and warmth during the day. It makes everything bright and helps plants grow. When the Sun sets, the Moon rises. The Moon does not have its own light; it shines because the Sun’s light falls on it. Sometimes, it looks round like a ball, and other times, it looks like a thin banana. The stars twinkle around it. Both the Sun and the Moon are special because they help us know when it is day and night. Together, they make our Earth bright, safe, and beautiful. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer factual questions about when the Sun shines, why the Moon glows, and what stars do at night. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short, thoughtful responses about what happens when the Sun rises, how the Moon shines, and how both help life on Earth. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. a) In the day 
2. b) Because of the Sun’s light 
3. c) It shines brightly and gives warmth 
4. d) Stars 
5. b) It helps plants grow 

Subjective Questions: 
1. Flowers open and birds start singing. 
2. The Moon shines because sunlight falls on it. 
3. They help us know day and night. 
4. The Sun and Moon make the Earth bright and beautiful. 

Help your child explore science and nature in a fun and easy way with this engaging comprehension worksheet on the Sun and the Moon! 
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