The Proud Peacock: Reading Comprehension for Class 2 

This Grade 2 reading passage tells the story of a beautiful peacock who learns that pride and vanity can sometimes hide true value. It teaches children the importance of humility, friendship, and self-acceptance through an engaging moral tale. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Reading comprehension helps learners understand deeper meanings in stories. For Grade 2 students, this worksheet helps: 
1. Recognize moral lessons and emotions in short stories. 
2. Build vocabulary through descriptive adjectives. 
3. Identify cause and effect in story events. 
4. Improve focus and sequencing skills. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer questions about the peacock’s feelings, actions, and what he learns at the end. 

Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions 
Students write short answers to explain what the peacock realizes and how he changes. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. a) A peacock 
2. b) Beautiful feathers 
3. d) A crow 
4. c) Could sing 
5. a) Felt sad 
6. b) Everyone is special 

Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions 
7. A peacock. 
8. He could not sing well. 
9. He learned to value himself and others. 
10. Yes, because all talents are important. 

This worksheet helps children appreciate inner beauty and kindness while improving comprehension and vocabulary. 
Encourage your child to read and reflect on the lesson of confidence and humility through this colorful story! 

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