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The Garden Surprise — Reading Comprehension
Read the original short story 'The Garden Surprise' and answer 5 questions about key details. Free printable PDF for 2nd grade with a complete answer key.
6 problems · Standards: RL.2.1 · Difficulty: medium
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
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- 1. Who helped Grandma in her garden?
- 2. What day of the week does the story take place?
- 3. What tool did Mia use to dig in the dirt?
- 4. What color was the tiny metal box they found?
- 5. What two items were inside the box?
- 6. How old was Grandma when she buried her treasure box?
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