Let’s read the story carefully and answer each question step by step.
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1. How are Roger and Abe different?
In the first paragraph, it says:
- “Abe was very shy. He would often avoid being around a group of kids.”
- “Roger was NOT shy. Roger liked everyone.”
So, the main difference is that
Abe is shy, but
Roger is not shy — he’s friendly and likes being with others.
Also, later in the story, we see Abe only feels comfortable talking to one person (Roger), which shows his shyness goes away when it’s just two people.
✔ So, the answer is:
Abe is shy and avoids groups, while Roger is not shy and likes everyone.
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2. What happens to Roger?
Look at this part of the story:
> “Hey!” Roger called. Then he fell off his skateboard!
> “Do you need help?” Abe said, running over.
> “My knee is banged up,” Roger said.
So, Roger
fell off his skateboard and hurt his knee.
✔ Answer:
Roger falls off his skateboard and hurts his knee.
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3. What makes it easier for Abe to get to know Roger?
At the end of the story, it says:
> “Oh, yes,” Abe said. He was not so shy when he was talking to just one person.
This tells us that Abe felt more comfortable because he was talking to
only one person — Roger — instead of a group.
Also, Roger asked Abe for help (“Do you want to ride this skateboard for me?”), which gave Abe a reason to talk and feel useful.
✔ Answer:
It’s easier for Abe to talk to Roger because they’re alone together — just two people — and Roger asks him for help.
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Final Answer:
1. Abe is shy and avoids groups, while Roger is not shy and likes everyone.
2. Roger falls off his skateboard and hurts his knee.
3. It’s easier for Abe to get to know Roger because they’re talking one-on-one, and Roger asks him for help.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade reading worksheet with questions.
