Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 143 · 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!
   
   Which class will put up the show? (a) Class 5 (b) Class 1 (c) Class 2 (d) Class 3
2. 2.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 will drop Jiya home? (a) Mumma (b) Neel (c) Neel’s mother (d) Neel’s father
3. 3.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 new book (c) a gold star (d) a red pen
4. 4.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!
   
   How old will Priya be? (a) five (b) six (c) seven (d) twelve
5. 5.Rohan,
   I have kept your clean uniform on the bed. Your shoes are polished and kept near the door. Do not forget your water bottle today. Have a good day at school!
   Didi
   
   Who wrote this note? (a) Mum (b) Rohan (c) the teacher (d) Didi
6. 6.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
   
   What colour is the other kitten? (a) grey (b) white (c) orange (d) brown
7. 7.Mohan,
   The milkman will come at 6 o’clock tomorrow. Please take two packets of milk from him. The money is in the steel box on the shelf. I will be back from the hospital by noon.
   Papa
   
   Where is the money? (a) in Papa’s bag (b) in the steel box (c) under the mat (d) in the fridge
8. 8.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 colour were the ducks in the drawing? (a) brown (b) white (c) black (d) yellow
9. 9.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) Meena’s (b) Rohan’s (c) Lata’s (d) Priya’s
10. 10.Hi Bhaiya,
    I borrowed your cricket bat for the match today. Do not worry, I will keep it safe. We are playing against Class 3 after school. I will give it back in the evening.
    Aditi
    
    What did Aditi borrow? (a) a book (b) a bicycle (c) a football (d) a cricket bat
11. 11.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
    
    When is the school picnic? (a) on Sunday (b) on Monday (c) on Saturday (d) on Friday
12. 12.Hi Bhaiya,
    I borrowed your cricket bat for the match today. Do not worry, I will keep it safe. We are playing against Class 3 after school. I will give it back in the evening.
    Aditi
    
    Which word in the message is the opposite of “lend”? (a) borrowed (b) give (c) keep (d) playing

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