Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 216 · 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.Hello Kabir,
   Thank you for the lovely story book you gave me. I read it with my sister last night. We liked the part about the flying elephant best. Come and play with us on Sunday!
   Your friend,
   Dev
   
   What did Kabir give Dev? (a) the lovely story book (b) a box of sweets (c) a toy car (d) a ball
2. 2.Hello Kabir,
   Thank you for the lovely story book you gave me. I read it with my sister last night. We liked the part about the flying elephant best. Come and play with us on Sunday!
   Your friend,
   Dev
   
   When does Dev ask Kabir to come and play? (a) on Friday (b) tonight (c) on Sunday (d) on Monday
3. 3.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 1 (b) Class 3 (c) Class 2 (d) Class 5
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 will all helpers get? (a) snacks (b) books (c) prizes (d) caps
5. 5.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
   
   When will the milkman come? (a) tonight (b) at noon (c) at 9 o’clock today (d) at 6 o’clock tomorrow
6. 6.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) Mum (b) Sana (c) Ishaan (d) Ma’am
7. 7.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 sent this invitation? (a) Ayesha’s mother (b) the cousins (c) Ayesha (d) Riya
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 is going away. (b) He hurt his leg. (c) He lost his bag. (d) He has a cold.
9. 9.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
   
   When can Ishaan not come to school? (a) today (b) on Sunday (c) tomorrow (d) next week
10. 10.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 drawing competition (b) a picnic (c) a cricket match (d) a singing contest
11. 11.Papa,
    Grandma called this morning. She will come by the evening train today. Please go to the station at 6 o’clock to bring her home.
    Love,
    Nisha
    
    Who called this morning? (a) Nisha (b) Papa (c) the station master (d) Grandma
12. 12.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!
    
    Where will the show be held? (a) in the playground (b) in the library (c) in a classroom (d) in the school hall

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