Reading Comprehension and Skills Booklet -Grade 2

Name Reading Fiction

Heath is a fast runner. He always wins his class race. A new girl came to

Heath’s class. Her name was Marisa. She was the fastest runner at her old

school. Heath wondered if she could run as fast as him. They had a race after

school. Heath and Marisa tied! Now they are best friends.

1. What is a good title for this story?
   a. Marisa’s Old School
   b. New Friends
   c. First Place


2. What did Heath wonder?


3. What did Heath and Marisa do?

a.

b.

4. What do Heath and Marisa have in common?


5. How do you think Heath felt when Marisa came to his class?

Read the story. Then, answer the questions.