Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 223 · 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.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
   
   Where did Jiya go? (a) to the market (b) to school (c) to the library (d) to Neel’s house
2. 2.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.
   
   Which place will be closed? (a) the canteen (b) the office (c) the school library (d) the playground
3. 3.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 picnic (b) a singing contest (c) a cricket match (d) a drawing competition
4. 4.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
   
   When should Papa go to the station? (a) at 6 o’clock (b) tomorrow (c) in the morning (d) at 8 o’clock
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
   
   Where is the money? (a) in the steel box (b) in the fridge (c) in Papa’s bag (d) under the mat
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 word in the message is the opposite of “lend”? (a) give (b) playing (c) keep (d) borrowed
7. 7.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) New Year’s Day (b) Christmas Day (c) Sunday (d) Diwali
8. 8.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) white (b) orange (c) grey (d) brown
9. 9.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) the cat (b) Tara (c) Mum (d) Kavya
10. 10.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!
    
    Who is the note for? (a) teachers (b) students (c) parents (d) the principal
11. 11.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) a box of sweets (b) the lovely story book (c) a toy car (d) a ball
12. 12.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!
    
    At what time is the party? (a) 7 o’clock (b) 5 o’clock (c) 12 o’clock (d) 6 o’clock

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