Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 21 · 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 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
   
   How will they travel? (a) by car (b) by train (c) on foot (d) by bus
2. 2.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.
   
   Who should people call? (a) the police (b) the Das family (c) the school (d) the zoo
3. 3.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
   
   Why did Mum go out? (a) to buy a box (b) to buy vegetables (c) to buy fish (d) to meet a friend
4. 4.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 birthday party (b) a school trip (c) our Clean-Up Day (d) a sports day
5. 5.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) six (b) five (c) twelve (d) seven
6. 6.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 team is Aditi playing against? (a) Class 2 (b) Class 4 (c) Class 5 (d) Class 3
7. 7.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 is Aarav’s lunch? (a) in the fridge (b) in the red box (c) in his bag (d) in the blue box
8. 8.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
   
   What time will the bus leave? (a) 10 o’clock (b) 9 o’clock (c) 8 o’clock (d) 7 o’clock
9. 9.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.
   
   When is the Clean-Up Day? (a) this Friday (b) this Monday (c) this Sunday (d) next month
10. 10.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) Sana (b) Ma’am (c) Ishaan (d) Dad
11. 11.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
    
    Who wrote the message? (a) Kavya (b) the cat (c) Mum (d) Tara
12. 12.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
    
    Who is making sheer khurma? (a) Riya (b) Ayesha (c) the cousins (d) Ayesha’s mother

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