The Pancake Plan: Reading Comprehension Worksheet (Grade 2)
Free printable Grade 2 reading comprehension worksheet: an original fiction passage, "The Pancake Plan", with 5 questions covering literal understanding, inference, vocabulary in context and main idea. Answer key included.
Reading Comprehension: The Pancake Plan
Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in full sentences.
On Sunday, Ava wanted to surprise her dad with pancakes. She got the flour, two eggs and some milk. She mixed everything in a big bowl, but the mix was too runny. "More flour," she whispered, and added one more scoop.
Her big brother Sam helped with the hot pan, because Ava was not allowed to use the stove by herself. The first pancake came out crooked. The second one was perfect. When Dad came downstairs, he sniffed the air and smiled. "Something smells wonderful," he said. Ava grinned and held up the plate.
- 1.What surprise did Ava plan for her dad?
- 2.Why did Sam help with the pan?
- 3.What was wrong with the mix at first?
- 4.In this story, 'crooked' means:
- 5.How do you know Dad liked the surprise?