Reading Comprehension online exercise for grade 2 - Free Printable

Explanation:
Let’s solve each part step by step using the text.

Part 1: Who is who? Match.
We need to match each cartoon character (5 pictures) with the correct name: Emma, Sylvia, Lara, Paul, Ken.

From the text:
- “Emma is opening her presents.” → So Emma is the one holding or opening gifts.
- “Paul is eating a piece of cake. He’s wearing a black t-shirt.” → Look for someone eating cake in a black shirt.
- “Ken is playing a game on the floor.” → Someone on the floor with a game (like Twister or board game).
- “Lara is on the sofa, she is watching TV.” → Person sitting on sofa, looking at TV.
- “Sylvia is drawing. She loves this hobby. She is wearing her favourite pink dress.” → Person drawing, in a pink dress.

Now match the pictures (left to right):

1. First picture: girl sitting on green sofa, watching TV → Lara
2. Second picture: boy in black t-shirt, holding cake → Paul
3. Third picture: boy on floor, playing a colorful game (Twister-like) → Ken
4. Fourth picture: girl holding gift box, smiling (opening presents) → Emma
5. Fifth picture: girl with brown hair, drawing at a table, wearing pink → Sylvia

So order: Lara, Paul, Ken, Emma, Sylvia

Part 2: Read and tick one answer

a. *What are you doing Mark?*
Text: “I’m talking with Sally.” → Correct answer: I’m talking with Sally.

b. *Is Sally watching TV?*
Text says Mark is talking with Sally — no mention of her watching TV. Also, Lara is watching TV. So: No, she isn’t.

c. *What day is it today?*
Text: “Today is Friday.” → It’s Friday.

d. *How do the kids feel?*
Text: “We are very happy.” → They are happy.

e. *What is Emma doing?*
Text: “Emma is opening her presents.” → She’s opening her presents.

f. *What is Sylvia wearing?*
Text: “She is wearing her favourite pink dress.” → A pink dress.

Now, for Part 1, we fill the blanks under the pictures in order:

Picture 1 → Lara
Picture 2 → Paul
Picture 3 → Ken
Picture 4 → Emma
Picture 5 → Sylvia

Final Answer:
1) Lara, Paul, Ken, Emma, Sylvia
2) a. I’m talking with Sally.
b. No, she isn’t.
c. It’s Friday.
d. They are happy.
e. She’s opening her presents.
f. A pink dress.