Problem and Solution

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet

Read the story. Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   The Thirsty Plant

   Mia's sunflower drooped and turned brown at the window. She moved it to a darker corner, but it did not get better. Then she gave it a big drink of water, and soon it stood tall again.

2. 1.

   Who is in the story?

   • Mia
   • Mia and her friend
   • Mia and her mother
3. 2.

   Where does the story happen?

   • at the door
   • at the window
   • on the front porch
4. 3.

   What is the problem?

   • Her plant was drooping
   • Her pot was too small
   • Her plant had no flowers
5. 4.

   What did the character try first?

   • She moved it to a corner
   • She sang to the plant
   • She cut off the leaves
6. 5.

   How was the problem solved?

   • She gave it water
   • She repotted it
   • She moved it back to the window