Let’s read the story carefully and figure out what happened.
Emma and Alex are fishing with Grandpa. The fish are missing — no bites at all. Emma says she’ll be “Detective Emma” to solve the mystery. Alex joins as “Detective Alex.”
They look around:
- Lots of shells → seagulls live nearby.
- Seagulls are diving into the ocean again and again.
Emma wonders why the birds keep diving. Alex thinks maybe they’re trying to see better or find something in the water.
Then Emma sees a seagull fly away carrying a small fish! More birds do the same.
Grandpa laughs and says, “Another case cracked by Detective Emma!” and Alex adds, “And Detective Alex!”
So… who took the fish?
The seagulls did! They were diving to catch the fish before Emma and Alex could. That’s why there were no bites — the fish were being eaten by the birds!
Final Answer:
The seagulls were catching and eating the fish before Emma and Alex could catch them.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of second grade reading comprehension worksheet pdf.
