Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 230 · 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.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 Papa be back? (a) next week (b) by night (c) by noon (d) at 6 o’clock
2. 2.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 brother (b) his mother (c) Alan’s father (d) his teacher
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) Ma’am (b) Sana (c) Ishaan (d) Mum
4. 4.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 Hungry Crocodile (b) The Lost Duck (c) The Clever Fox (d) The Big Elephant
5. 5.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 ball (b) the lovely story book (c) a box of sweets (d) a toy car
6. 6.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
7. 7.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 mother (b) Mrs Kaur (c) her grandmother (d) her brother
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
   
   Who wrote this notice? (a) the students (b) a parent (c) the Class Teacher (d) the bus driver
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
   
   Why can Ishaan not go to school? (a) He has a cold. (b) He is going away. (c) He lost his bag. (d) He hurt his leg.
10. 10.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
    
    How many kittens are black? (a) none (b) two (c) three (d) one
11. 11.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
    
    What subject is the project in? (a) science (b) art (c) English (d) maths
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 school hall (b) in the library (c) in a classroom (d) in the playground

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