Grade 2

ENGLISH

STUDY MATERIAL

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
S.NO TOPIC PG.
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1. Comprehension 3

2. Adjectives 6

3. Pronouns 9

4. Preposition 15

5. Nouns 18

6. Articles 25

7. Adverb 27

8. Punctuation 29

9. Informal Letter 32

10. Vocabulary 35

11. Conjunctions 36

12. Prose: Mango Tree 40

13. Prose: Water Seed 42

14. Where go the boats? 45

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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject: ENGLISH
Worksheet no. 1 : STORY READING
Learning outcome: To read the story and understand the story plot

Write the moral of the story

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List out the characters involved in the story:
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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject : ENGLISH
Worksheet no. 2 (i) & (ii) : COMPREHENSION

(i) PASSAGE COMPREHENSION

Learning outcome: To read the passage and answer the following questions.

Answer the following:

1. Where do seeds come from?
……………………………………………………………………..

2. How many types of seeds are there?

……………………………………………………………………..

3. How do seeds move?

………………………………………………………………………

4. What happens when they stop moving?

………………………………………………………………………

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(ii) PICTURE COMPREHENSION

LEARNING OUTCOME: To observe the picture and write few points on it.

Answer the following

1. Where are the people?

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2. What is the weather like?

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3. How many people are in the picture?
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4. What does the boy harvest?

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5. What other vegetables can you find here?

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 Topic: Adjectives

Learning Outcome : Able to understand that adjective describes a noun or pronoun

and also be able to identify the adjective in a sentence.
EXPLANATION:
An adjective is a word that tell us more about Noun or Pronoun. An adjective describes or
modifies a noun or Pronoun.
Example: Dara bought a new book yesterday. It was good.

WORKSHEET(Solved):6(a)

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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject : ENGLISH
Worksheet No.6(a): Adjectives

WORKSHEET NO:2-6(a)

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WORKSHEET NO:3-6(a)
Write the adjective which best describes the picture on the lines below

big / clean / new / old / long / small / cute / dirty / short / fat

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 Topic : Pronouns

Learning Outcome: Will be able to identify and write the Pronouns in a sentence

EXPLANATION:
A Pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun or nouns in a sentence.
The words I, you, he, she, it, we, and they are pronouns that come in the naming part of a
sentence.

Worksheet Solved 6 (B)

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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject : ENGLISH

Worksheet No.6(b): Pronouns

WORKSHEET NO:1- 6(b)

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 Topic: Demonstrative Pronouns

LEARNING OUTCOME: Will understand that demonstrative pronouns are used

for pointing things.
EXPLANATION

EXAMPLE

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WORKSHEET(Solved):6(c)

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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject : ENGLISH
Worksheet No.6(c): Demonstrative Pronouns WORKSHEET NO:1-6(c)

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WORKSHEET NO:2-6(c)

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 Topic: Prepositions

Learning Outcome: To be able to recognize the places of different objects are found.

EXPLANATION:

Example

WORKSHEET (Solved):6(d)

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Name:________________________ Date: _________
Class: II sec: ______ Subject : ENGLISH
Worksheet No.6(d): Prepositions

(A) MATCH THE PREPOSITION

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WORKSHEET NO:2-6(d)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH CORRECT PREPOSITION
Look at the pictures. Fill the blanks with correct preposition word given below.

in under on on

1. The dog is ______ the table 2. Jam is _____ the bottle

3. The cat is ______ the bench 4 . Pens are _____ the books

WORKSHEET NO:3-6(d)
Choose the correct prepositions:
Look at the picture. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions from the box.
at on in near behind under

1. The cat is ___________ the table

2. The mouse is __________ the table.

3. There is a bowl _____________ the table.

4. The mouse is ______________ the table

5. There is cheese ___________ the bowl.

6. The dog is _________ the door.

7. The dog is hiding ___________ the door.

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 Topic: Nouns (Common/proper; Singular/plural; Collective nouns)

Learning outcome : To be able to identify nouns & types of nouns.

A) EXPLANATION
Noun: A word that names a person, a place a thing (animals) or an idea.
Ex. Bob throws a football with great accuracy at the park.

Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

Common Nouns
Used to name general groups, people, places, things, and ideas.

Proper Nouns:
Used to name specific people, place, and things. They must be given with capital letter.
Common Noun Proper Noun
lady Helen
month January
day Monday
country Japan
ocean Pacific Ocean

B) SOLVED WORKSHEET 1:

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH

Worksheet no.7 ( I – IV ): Nouns (Common/proper; Singular/plural; Collective nouns)

C) Worksheet no.7(I): COMMON NOUNS AND PROPER NOUNS

A. Give a name for each of these common nouns:

Common Nouns Proper Nouns

school
mother
city
country
friend
beach

B. Circle the common nouns and underline the proper nouns:

1. My school is in Indira Nagar.
2. Sona, the elephant, was hungry.
3. The peacock is the national bird of India.
4. We go to Delhi by Rajdhani Express.
5. Jaya is a doctor.
6. The fair starts on Sunday.

Colour common nouns in blue and proper nouns in orange:

February house Marina Beach book Thursday

country Ramadan doctor Taj Mahal chips
Anna Nagar chair Lays flower Pepsodent
mobile India toothpaste Chinese sunglasses

7. Write a sentence using one common noun from the

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8. Write a sentence using one proper noun from the box.

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 Topic: Singular and Plural Nouns

A) EXPLANATION:

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: _________Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH
B)Worksheet no.7(II) : SINGULAR NOUNS AND PLURAL NOUNS
Select the singular nouns given below & write it in the correct column after
adding s, ies or ves.

- s - ies - ves

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 Topic: Collective Nouns

A) EXPLANATION :

B) SOLVED WORKSHEET 7(III):

Underline the collective nouns :-
1.) The hockey team arrived at the rink.
2.) Mr.Brown's class enjoys science.
3.) My friend’s family likes camping.
4.) I go camping with my Scout's troop.
5.) The group entered the gym together.

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH

C)Worksheet no.7(III & IV) : Collective Nouns

III. Underline the collective nouns :-

1. The hockey team arrived at the rink.
2. Mr.Brown's class enjoys science.
3. My friend’s family likes camping.
4. I go camping with my Scout's troop.
5. The group entered the gym together.
6. A school of fish swam by us.
7. The flight of birds was flying south for winter.
8. How many kittens are in this litter ?
9. The school staff will be away on Friday.
10.There was a crowd at the show.

C) WORKSHEET (IV ):

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT COLLECTIVE NOUNS:

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 Topic: Articles
LEARNING OUTCOME : To be able to complete the sentences using the articles a, an & the.

A)EXPLANATION:

B)WORKSHEET(Solved)

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH

C)Worksheet no.8(i): Articles

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate article:

1. ________ book 2. ________ car 3. _______ igloo

4. _________ apple 5. ________ table 6. _______ dog

7. ________ bible 8. ________ Yamuna 9. _______ umbrella

10.________ owl 11. _______ cockroach 12. _______ hat

13. _______ sun 14. _______ house 15. _______ ear

Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the

1. I bought _________ new dress.

2. Ram helped ____ odd man in crossing _____ road.

3. _______ Taj Mahal is situated in Agra.

4. I saw ______ dolphin show yesterday.

5. _________ planets revolve round _____ sun.

6. Today _________ farmer will buy _______ ox and _______ cow

7. Ali is ______ doctor.

8. ________Ganga is _____ holy river.

9. Don’t let your children play in ______ rain.

10.Ravi is ________ honest man.

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 Topic: Adverbs
LEARNING OUTCOME: To be able to identify the adverbs in the given sentences.
A) EXPLANATION:

B) WORKSHEET(Solved)

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH

C)Worksheet no.8(ii): Adverbs

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 Topic: Punctuation

LEARNING OUTCOMES : To be able to write the sentences using the punctuation marks
commas(,),full stop(.),exclamation mark(!) and capital letters.
A)EXPLANATION:

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B)WORKSHEET(Solved):

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH
C)Worksheet no.8(iii): Punctuations

B)WORKSHEET NO:8(a)

WORKSHEET NO:8(b)

Add the correct ending punctuation

1. I am so angry with you
2. Are you making excuses again
3. I lost my hat
4. Where did you put my book
5. Blue is my favourite colour
6. I love the summer holidays
7. Quit bothering me
8. Stop! The light is red
9. I found a phone
10.Where did they go
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 Topic: Informal Letter

LEARNING OUTCOME : Will be able to write an informal letter to their friends and
family relatives.

A)EXPLANATION: An informal letter is a letter you would write to your friend and
relatives,
The following are the steps to write an informal letter.

 Step 1: Write an address on the left.

 Step 2: Write the date below the address.
 Step 3: Write the greeting with first name.
 Step 4: Write the body of the letter.
 Step 5: Submit final greeting with thanks and regards.
 Step 6: Write your name on the left.

Format

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Example

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Name:_______________________ Date: ____________
Class: II Sec:_______ Subject: ENGLISH
C)Worksheet no. 10 a : Informal Letter

B)WORKSHEET-10(a)
Write an informal letter to your friend to spend the summer vacation with you in Chennai.

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Name:__________________ Date:_____________
Class II Sec:___ Subject: English
Worksheet No.11: Vocabulary

Learning Outcomes: Will learn few new words and their

Learning
spellingsOutcomes: Able to learn few new words, spellings and
and the pronunciation
pronunciation.

VOCABULARY:

cluster bumped refused Confuse

wander bearer frighten rattles

exclaim shoved squeeze mischievous

majestic frisky parched wrap

excite disappear buried shriek

brilliant screech growl disturb

tremble weapon grabbed trusted

compete layer sturdy hollow

sobbed cheered peep delight

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 Topic: CONJUNCTIONS
EXPLANATION :

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 A) SOLVED WORKSHEET 1:

SOLVED WORKSHEET 2:
Complete the following sentences using the conjunctions and, but or or.

1. I know the answer ……………………… will not tell you.

2. We rushed to the station ………………………. the train had gone.
3. The bus was crowded ……………………….. I managed to get in.
4. This Sunday we can go for a picnic ……………………… visit Uncle James.
5. On a warm summer day, will you wear a black shirt ………………………… a white shirt?
6. I think he will come, ……………………. I am not sure.
7. Aunt Emma is eighty years old ………………………. her eyes are still sharp.
8. I called ………………….. he did not answer.
9. If you want it, come ……………………. get it.
10. Most people work by day …………………….. sleep at night.
Answers

1. I know the answer but will not tell you.

2. We rushed to the station but the train had gone.
3. The bus was crowded but I managed to get in.
4. This Sunday we can go for a picnic or visit Uncle James.
5. On a warm summer day, will you wear a black shirt or a white shirt?
6. I think he will come, but I am not sure.
7. Aunt Emma is eighty years old but her eyes are still sharp.
8. I called but he did not answer.
9. If you want it, come and get it.
10. Most people work by day and sleep by night.
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Name: ___________________ Date: _________
Class: II Sec: ___ Subject: ENGLISH
C)Worksheet no. 12 : Conjunctions

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B) WORKSHEET (II):

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Subject: ENGLISH
Lesson – 6
THE MANGO TREE
Summary:
This unit is about the national fruit of India—The mango. It starts at a garden where mangoes
have ripened during summer season. The chowkidar is a guard who protects the ripe fruits
from naughty boys, birds and monkeys. Parrots, blue jays, green coppersmiths, owls and
monkeys depend on mango trees for their shelter. Mango is a tasty fruit which is called the
‘king of fruits’ because it comes from the majestic mango trees. We eat raw mangoes and the
ripe ones. We also make pickles, chutneys, jams and aam papads out of mangoes.
Sometimes we drink mango juice with milk or powder the mango seeds to make flour for rotis.
Mango trees are very common in India. They are tall, grand and old. There are places in India
which get their names from mango trees. Hazaribagh is such a place where there was a huge
‘bagh’ or garden and where there were once ‘hazar’ or a thousand trees. A village came to
grow around the trees in the huge mango grove. That was how Hazaribagh was formed. Later
the village became a town. The unit describes a common sight in Indian gardens during the
summer season. The readers get to learn more about mangoes and the sights and sounds
associated with the national fruit. It is a very rural view, but gives a beautiful picture to the
readers as they read the story. The readers also understand that there is always a story about
how a place got its name and are encouraged to learn more about the history of their city or
town’s name.

I. Meanings
1. ripe - ready to eat
2. chowkidar - guard
3. mischievous - naughty
4. grove - a big garden with fruit trees
5. sturdy - strong
6. pluck - to pull the fruits out of the branches

II. Opposites:-
1. ripe x raw
2. busy x idle
3. tall x short
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III. Questions and answers:-
1. Who is a chowkidar ?
A. The chowkidar of a garden is a very busy man.
2. What is the duty of the chowkidar?
A. He has to keep out the mischievous little boys from creeping into the mango groves and
chase away the birds and monkeys too.
3. Which birds and animals live in old mango trees ?
A. Parrots, blue jays, green coppersmiths, owls and monkeys usually live in old mango trees.
4. What does the name of the town Hazaribagh mean?
A. Hazari means thousand and bagh means garden. This town has thousands of mango trees,
neem trees, sal and tamarind trees.
IV. Frame the sentences for:-
1. mischievous –
2. sturdy –
3. majestic –

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Subject: ENGLISH
Lesson – 8
THE WATER SEED
Summary:
A village is suffering because there has been no rain for three years. The land is dry, plants
have died and people remain thirsty. The village chief assigns four young men to go to four
different directions in search of water. Three of them come back tired. But the fourth man
climbs a white mountain and reaches a cave. He meets an old lady who tells him to go higher
where he can find water. The man goes to the top of the mountain, which is covered with white
snow. He breaks off a piece from the mountain, wraps it carefully, puts it in his bag and takes
it back to the village. He tells the villagers that he has brought the water seed. But when he
opens the bag, there is nothing in it because it has already melted. Some villagers see the water
dripping into the soil below the bag. They believe the water seed has been planted and start to
dig to get back the water seed .As time passes; they soon find water coming from under the
ground. All the villagers are now happy that the water seed has given them water. From then
onward, the village has water.
This story invites the readers to participate in search for water that determines the fate of the
villagers. The readers are curious to know what the water seed really is, and they discover that
the search ends on a hopeful note. They also understand how important water is for the
survival of a community. They also get to know that it is important to save water or use water
carefully without wasting it.
I. Meanings
1. worried – troubled or disturbed
2. parched earth – dry land
3. layer - surface
4. wrapped - covered
5. excited – became very happy
6. disappeared – not to be seen

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II. Opposites:-
1. dry x wet
2. tired x energetic
3. appeared x disappeared
4. few x plentiful
III. Questions and answers:-
1. Why did all the plants dry up in the small village?
A. All the plants dried up in the village because the earth was parched.
2. What did the village chief do to solve the problem?
A. The village chief sent four men in four different directions to search and return back with
water
3. What did the old lady of the cave tell the man ?
A. The old lady of the cave told the man to go high up the mountain to find water.
4. What did the man find when he reached the top of the mountain?
A. When he reached the top of the mountain, it was covered with a thick layer of white snow.
5. When he opened the sack, there was nothing in it, Why was there nothing in the sack
when the man opened it ?
A. When he opened the sack of white snow , there was nothing because it has already melted
into water.

6. How did the villagers find water?

A. The villagers, finally, found water when they kept digging in the ground for many hours.

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Subject: ENGLISH

Where go the boats?

Summary
Where Go the Boats? This poem is about the speaker’s paper boat. The speaker sees the boat floating on a
flowing river and wonders where it will stop. He imagines the boat’s path through valleys and hills. He says
that children far away will finally bring his boat back on land.

Notes
POEM 5: WHERE GO THE BOATS?
Poet: Robert Louis Stevenson
I. Meanings :-

1. flows along forever - flows along without stopping

2. on either hand - on the two sides of the river
3. mill - a place where grains are crushed into flour
4. ashore - banks of a river
5. valley - low land between hills

II. Opposites:-

1. forever x never
2. less x more

III. Questions and answers :-

1. What colour is the river and the sand?

A. In this poem, the river is dark brown and the sand is golden in colour.

2. It flows along forever . Why does it seem that the river flows on forever?
A. The river seems to flow as the water keeps flowing past the mill, down the valley, down
the hill, a hundred miles till it reaches the sea.
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3. What does one see on the banks of the river ?
A. Trees, green leaves, castles of foam and the speaker's boat can be seen on
the banks of the river.

4. When will all come home? What is the speaker talking about here ?
A. The speaker is talking about the boats that he set sail in the river.

IV. Rhyming words :-

1. sand - hand
2. float - boat
3. foam - home
4. mill - hill
5. more - ashore
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