Half to Whole: Matching Sentence Halves for Class 2

This Grade 2 English worksheet helps children form meaningful sentences by correctly matching sentence halves. With a mix of underlining, MCQs, sentence rewriting, fill in the blanks, and paragraph writing, learners build strong sentence sense and improve grammar accuracy in a fun, age-appropriate way. 

Why Matching Sentence Halves Matter in Grammar? 

Matching sentence halves builds a strong foundation for sentence formation in Grade 2 because: 
1. It helps children understand which ideas logically go together. 
2. It improves word order and teaches correct sentence structure. 
3. It supports reading comprehension by making sentences meaningful. 
4. It builds confidence in writing clear, complete sentences. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 This worksheet includes five skill-building activities to help Class 2 students create meaningful sentences: 

Exercise 1 – Underline the Correct Sentence Half 
Students read each sentence and underline the part that matches best (example: “The dog runs… in the park.”). 

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice: Complete the Sentence 
Students choose the correct option (a/b/c) to complete each sentence logically (example: “The bird flies high… in the blue sky.”). 

Exercise 3 – Rewrite in Correct Order 
Students rewrite jumbled sentence halves into correct sentences (example: “On the sofa sleeps the sleepy puppy.” → “The sleepy puppy sleeps on the sofa.”). 

Exercise 4 – Passage Fill in the Blanks 
Students read a short passage and fill blanks using the correct words from brackets (example: road/pond → pond). 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write a short paragraph on the topic “A Trip to the Farm”. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Underline the Correct Sentence Halves 
1. in the park 
2. cold water 
3. in the cradle 
4. high in the air 
5. on the tree 
6. in the sky 
7. in the pond 
8. in the morning 
9. on the board 
10. at the table 

Exercise 2 – Choose the Right Option 
1. The bird flies high – in the blue sky 
2. The baby drinks warm – fresh white milk 
3. The teacher writes daily – on the black board 
4. The cow eats fresh – green soft grass 
5. Children sit quietly – on wooden chairs 
6. The sun gives us – bright warm light 
7. We wear clean clothes – before going out 
8. The dog sleeps calmly – on a soft mat 
9. The clock shows us – the correct time 
10. The fish swims fast – in the clear pond 

Exercise 3 – Rewritten Sentences (Correct Order) 
1. The sleepy puppy sleeps on the sofa. 
2. The little fox plays near the river. 
3. Aarav reads story after lunch. 
4. Tara keeps apples in the basket. 
5. A tall tree stands on the hill. 
6. The happy crowd cheers during games. 
7. Ritu washes hands before dinner. 
8. Father buys spices at the market. 
9. A brown bear lives inside the cave. 
10. A red rose blooms in the garden. 

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. pond 
2. cage 
3. tree 
4. nest 
5. den 
6. trunk 
7. ground 
8. bench 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Answers may vary. 

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