Class 2 Reading Passage: The Talking Parrot
Class 2 Reading Passage: The Talking Parrot
The Talking Parrot: Reading Comprehension for Class 2
This Grade 2 reading passage tells the story of a friendly green parrot that helps a shopkeeper’s son. Through this short passage, children practice reading comprehension, recall details, and understand kindness and helpfulness.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?
Reading comprehension builds focus, empathy, and understanding. For Grade 2 learners, this passage helps:
1. Improve sentence understanding and memory.
2. Recognize cause and effect in short stories.
3. Develop empathy and teamwork.
4. Strengthen reading accuracy and vocabulary.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer questions about where the parrot lives, what it does, and how it helps.
Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions
Students write short answers to describe the parrot’s actions and feelings.
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. a) Near a market
2. d) Talk to people
3. b) The shopkeeper’s son
4. c) A cat
5. a) Go away, cat!
6. d) Mangoes
Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions
7. Near a market.
8. It shouted to scare the cat away.
9. The boy gave it mangoes every week.
10. Yes, it was a clever and kind bird.
This worksheet helps young readers understand problem-solving and gratitude while improving reading skills.
Encourage your child to read aloud and enjoy this cheerful story of friendship and courage!
Frequently Asked Questions
They make reading fun and memorable through imagination.
They teach lessons about honesty, sharing, and respect.
Listening, prediction, and empathy through speech patterns.
