📖 What is Reading Comprehension?
Reading comprehension means reading a short story or passage and understanding what it says. Read carefully, think about the words, and then answer questions. The answers are usually found in the passage itself.
Passage 1 — Ravi's School
Ravi is seven years old. He studies in Class 2 at Sunrise Public School. His favourite teacher is Sharma Ma'am. She teaches English and tells funny stories. Ravi likes to sit in the first row. He carries a red water bottle and a green lunch box. After school, his father picks him up on a bicycle.
A. Fill in the Blanks (Passage 1)
1. Ravi studies in Class .
2. His favourite teacher is Ma'am.
3. Ravi carries a water bottle.
B. Choose the Correct Answer (Passage 1)
1. What does Sharma Ma'am teach?
(a) Maths(b) English(c) Hindi(d) Science
2. Who picks Ravi up after school?
(a) His mother(b) His brother(c) His father(d) His friend
C. Answer in One Sentence (Passage 1)
1. What is the name of Ravi's school?
2. Where does Ravi like to sit in class?
Passage 2 — Meena's Garden
Meena has a small garden behind her house. She waters the plants every morning. There are red roses, yellow sunflowers, and white jasmine in her garden. Many butterflies come to sit on the flowers. Meena's grandmother helps her pull out the weeds. Meena loves her garden because it smells so nice. She wants to grow tomatoes next month.
D. Fill in the Blanks (Passage 2)
1. Meena waters the plants every .
2. The sunflowers in her garden are in colour.
3. Meena's helps her pull out weeds.
E. Choose the Correct Answer (Passage 2)
1. What comes to sit on the flowers?
(a) Birds(b) Butterflies(c) Bees(d) Cats
2. What does Meena want to grow next month?
(a) Mangoes(b) Potatoes(c) Tomatoes(d) Carrots
F. Answer in One Sentence (Passage 2)
1. Where is Meena's garden?
2. Why does Meena love her garden?
Passage 3 — The Mango Tree
There is a big mango tree in Anita's village. It is very old and very tall. In summer, the tree is full of sweet mangoes. All the children love to eat the mangoes. They also play under the tree because it gives cool shade. Birds make their nests on the branches. Anita's grandfather planted this tree many years ago.
A. Fill in the Blanks (Passage 3)
1. The mango tree is in Anita's .
2. In summer, the tree is full of sweet .
3. Birds make their on the branches.
B. Choose the Correct Answer (Passage 3)
1. Why do children play under the tree?
(a) It has swings(b) It gives cool shade(c) It has toys(d) It is small
2. Who planted the mango tree?
(a) Anita(b) Anita's father(c) Anita's grandfather(d) Anita's teacher
C. Answer in One Sentence (Passage 3)
1. What do the children love to eat?
2. Describe the mango tree in two words.
Passage 4 — Arjun's Pet Dog
Arjun has a pet dog named Moti. Moti is brown and white with a fluffy tail. He loves to run in the park every evening. Moti can shake hands and roll over. Arjun gives him milk and biscuits. On Sundays, Arjun gives Moti a bath with warm water. Moti barks happily when Arjun comes home from school.
D. Fill in the Blanks (Passage 4)
1. Arjun's dog is named .
2. Moti is and white in colour.
3. Arjun gives Moti a bath on .
E. Choose the Correct Answer (Passage 4)
1. What tricks can Moti do?
(a) Fly(b) Shake hands and roll over(c) Sing(d) Dance
2. What does Arjun give Moti to eat?
(a) Rice(b) Chapati(c) Milk and biscuits(d) Fruits
F. Answer in One Sentence (Passage 4)
1. When does Moti bark happily?
2. Where does Moti love to run?
Passage 5 — A Rainy Day
It was raining heavily one afternoon. Priya and her brother Rohan looked out of the window. The sky was dark grey. Big puddles formed on the road. After the rain stopped, they ran outside to play. They jumped in the puddles and got their clothes wet. Then they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It had seven colours!
A. Fill in the Blanks (Passage 5)
1. Priya's brother is named .
2. The sky was dark in colour.
3. The rainbow had colours.
B. Choose the Correct Answer (Passage 5)
1. What formed on the road?
(a) Snow(b) Puddles(c) Sand(d) Leaves
2. What did Priya and Rohan see after the rain?
(a) A kite(b) A bird(c) A rainbow(d) A star
C. Answer in One Sentence (Passage 5)
1. What did Priya and Rohan do after the rain stopped?
2. How many colours does a rainbow have?
📝 Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
| Passage | A short piece of writing that we read |
| Comprehension | Understanding what we read |
| Shade | A cool area away from the sun |
| Puddle | A small pool of water on the ground |
| Rainbow | A colourful arc in the sky after rain |
| Weeds | Unwanted plants that grow in a garden |
| Fluffy | Soft and light like cotton |
⭐ Key Points to Remember
- Always read the passage slowly and carefully — at least twice.
- The answers to most questions are found inside the passage.
- For fill-in-the-blanks, look for the exact word in the passage.
- For MCQs, read all options before choosing the best one.
- Write answers in complete sentences when asked.
- Underline important words to help you find answers quickly.
💡 Tips for Reading Comprehension
Tip 1: Read the title first — it tells you what the passage is about.
Tip 2: Read the questions before reading the passage a second time.
Tip 3: Look for naming words (nouns) like names, places, and things.
Tip 4: If you don't understand a word, read the sentence around it for clues.
Tip 5: Practice reading every day — even short stories and comics help!