Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 106 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Who, to whom, what, when): The first line says who the note is for (Dear Riya). The last line says who wrote it. Look for the day, the time and the place in the middle.

1. 1.Dear Riya,
   Please come to my house for Eid on Monday. My mother is making sheer khurma and biryani. My cousins from Lucknow are also coming. We will play carrom after lunch.
   Your friend,
   Ayesha
   
   What will they play after lunch? (a) cricket (b) carrom (c) chess (d) ludo
2. 2.Dear Students,
   Our school picnic is on Friday. We will go to the City Garden by bus. Bring a water bottle, a cap and a packed lunch. The bus will leave at 8 o’clock sharp.
   Your Class Teacher
   
   Where will the children go? (a) the beach (b) the museum (c) the City Garden (d) the zoo
3. 3.You are invited!
   Come to Priya’s 7th birthday party on Saturday, 12 May. The party is at 5 o’clock at our house, 14 Lotus Lane. There will be games, cake and music. Please come in fancy dress!
   
   Whose birthday party is it? (a) Lata’s (b) Rohan’s (c) Meena’s (d) Priya’s
4. 4.Dear Neighbours,
   We have lost our parrot, Mithu. He is green with a red beak. He can say “hello” and “Mithu”. If you see him, please call the Das family at house number 9.
   
   What has been lost? (a) a cat (b) a rabbit (c) a parrot (d) a puppy
5. 5.Dear Aarav,
   I have gone to the market to buy vegetables. Your lunch is in the blue box on the table. Please feed the fish before you go to play.
   Love,
   Mum
   
   Where has Mum gone? (a) to the park (b) to the market (c) to the office (d) to the school
6. 6.To all children of Block B,
   A drawing competition will be held on Sunday at 10 o’clock. The topic is “My Favourite Animal”. Bring your own crayons and pencils. Paper will be given to everyone.
   
   What will be held on Sunday? (a) a singing contest (b) a cricket match (c) a picnic (d) a drawing competition
7. 7.Dear Grandpa,
   I got a gold star for my drawing today! I drew our village pond with the white ducks. My teacher put it on the classroom wall. I wish you could see it.
   Love,
   Meher
   
   Who is the letter for? (a) the teacher (b) Mum (c) Grandpa (d) Meher
8. 8.Dear Joseph,
   We are going to the beach on Christmas Day. Would you like to come with us? We will leave at 10 o’clock and come back before dinner. Please ask your mother and tell me soon.
   Your friend,
   Alan
   
   On which day are they going? (a) Diwali (b) Sunday (c) Christmas Day (d) New Year’s Day
9. 9.NOTICE
   The school library will be closed on Wednesday. The librarian is going to a book fair. Please return your books on Thursday instead. Thank you.
   
   When should children return their books? (a) next month (b) on Monday (c) on Thursday (d) on Wednesday
10. 10.Hi Tara,
    My cat had three kittens last night! Two are black and one is orange. They are very tiny and keep their eyes shut. Come and see them after school.
    Kavya
    
    When should Tara come? (a) on Sunday (b) after school (c) at night (d) before school
11. 11.Hi Sana,
    I cannot come to school tomorrow because I have a cold. Please tell Ma’am that I am not well. Can you share the homework with me on the phone?
    Thanks,
    Ishaan
    
    Who is the message for? (a) Ishaan (b) Ma’am (c) Dad (d) Sana
12. 12.Dear Joseph,
    We are going to the beach on Christmas Day. Would you like to come with us? We will leave at 10 o’clock and come back before dinner. Please ask your mother and tell me soon.
    Your friend,
    Alan
    
    Where is Alan’s family going? (a) to the zoo (b) to the beach (c) to the hills (d) to church

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