English Class 2 - Comprehension Notes

Comprehensive study notes for Class 2 - Comprehension olympiad preparation

Comprehension

Welcome to the chapter on Comprehension for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn how to read short stories and passages, understand their meaning, and answer questions about them. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to read and understand simple texts and answer questions confidently!

Introduction

Comprehension means understanding what you read. You will read stories or passages and answer questions to show you understand them.

How to Read and Understand

  • Read the passage or story carefully.
  • Try to understand the main idea.
  • Look for important words and details.
  • Read the questions and find the answers in the passage.

Sample Passage

Read the passage:
Meena has a little cat named Snowy. Snowy likes to play with a ball and sleep on Meena's bed. Every morning, Meena gives Snowy some milk.

Questions

  1. What is the name of Meena's cat?
  2. What does Snowy like to play with?
  3. Where does Snowy sleep?
  4. What does Meena give Snowy every morning?

Tips for Comprehension

  • Read slowly and carefully.
  • Underline or remember important words.
  • Try to answer in simple sentences.

Fun Activity: Write Your Own Passage!

Write a short story about your favorite animal or friend. Ask your family to read it and answer your questions!

Summary

  • Comprehension means understanding what you read.
  • Read carefully and answer questions about the passage.
  • Practice makes you a better reader!

Practice Questions

Read the passage and answer the questions:

Rahul has a red bicycle. He rides it to the park every evening. His best friend, Aman, goes with him. They like to race and play in the park.

  1. What color is Rahul's bicycle?
  2. Where does Rahul go every evening?
  3. Who is Rahul's best friend?
  4. What do Rahul and Aman like to do in the park?

Challenge Yourself

  • Write two sentences about your favorite day.
  • Draw a picture of something you read about in a story.

Did You Know?

  • Reading stories helps you learn new words and ideas!
  • You can write your own stories and share them with friends.

Glossary

  • Comprehension: Understanding what you read.
  • Passage: A short piece of writing.
  • Question: Something you ask to get information.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Red.
  2. To the park.
  3. Aman.
  4. Race and play.

Read stories and passages every day to become a smart and happy reader!