Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 142 · 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 Parents,
   Class 2 will put up a puppet show on Friday at 11 o’clock. The show is called “The Hungry Crocodile”. It will be held in the school hall. All parents are welcome!
   
   What is the show called? (a) The Clever Fox (b) The Big Elephant (c) The Lost Duck (d) The Hungry Crocodile
2. 2.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
   
   What did Meher get? (a) a silver cup (b) a gold star (c) a red pen (d) a new book
3. 3.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 wrote the message? (a) Sana (b) Ma’am (c) Mum (d) Ishaan
4. 4.Dear Mrs Kaur,
   Today is Diya’s first day on the school bus. She will get off at the Rose Garden stop. Her grandmother will wait for her there. Thank you for your help.
   Anita Sharma, Diya’s mother
   
   Who will wait for Diya? (a) her brother (b) her mother (c) her grandmother (d) Mrs Kaur
5. 5.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
   
   Who wrote this notice? (a) the students (b) the bus driver (c) the Class Teacher (d) a parent
6. 6.Mumma,
   I went to Neel’s house to finish our science project. His mother said I can stay for dinner. Neel’s father will drop me home at 8 o’clock. Please do not worry.
   Jiya
   
   Who said Jiya can stay for dinner? (a) Jiya’s mother (b) Neel (c) Neel’s father (d) Neel’s mother
7. 7.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 is the topic? (a) My School (b) My Family (c) A Rainy Day (d) My Favourite Animal
8. 8.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
   
   Why can Ishaan not go to school? (a) He lost his bag. (b) He hurt his leg. (c) He has a cold. (d) He is going away.
9. 9.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
   
   Who should Joseph ask? (a) his teacher (b) his brother (c) Alan’s father (d) his mother
10. 10.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) on Monday (b) on Wednesday (c) on Thursday (d) next month
11. 11.Join our Clean-Up Day!
    This Sunday, children of Green Park will clean the park. We will start at 7 o’clock in the morning. Bring gloves and a bag. Snacks will be given to all helpers.
    
    What is the message about? (a) a school trip (b) a sports day (c) a birthday party (d) our Clean-Up Day
12. 12.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 puppy (b) a rabbit (c) a cat (d) a parrot

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