Problem and Solution

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Read the story. Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   The Stuck Kite

   Leo flew his kite at the park. The kite got stuck in a tall tree. Leo tried to shake the trunk, but the kite stayed up high. Then his dad brought a long pole and gently freed it.

2. 1.

   Who is in the story?

   • Leo and his sister
   • Leo and his friend Sam
   • Leo and his dad
3. 2.

   Where does the story happen?

   • at the park
   • at home
   • at the beach
4. 3.

   What is the problem?

   • His kite flew too low
   • His kite got stuck in a tree
   • His kite string was tangled
5. 4.

   What did the character try first?

   • He shook the tree trunk
   • He pulled hard on the string
   • He climbed up the tree
6. 5.

   How was the problem solved?

   • Leo bought a new kite
   • The wind blew the kite down
   • Dad used a long pole to free it