Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 231 · 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.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 were born? (a) three (b) four (c) two (d) one
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.
   
   What colour is the parrot’s beak? (a) yellow (b) black (c) green (d) red
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.
   
   True or false: Paper will be given to everyone. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.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.
   
   Why will it be closed? (a) It has no books. (b) It is a holiday. (c) The librarian is away. (d) It is being painted.
5. 5.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 meet a friend (b) to buy fish (c) to buy vegetables (d) to buy a box
6. 6.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
   
   What will they play after lunch? (a) chess (b) ludo (c) carrom (d) cricket
7. 7.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) Ma’am (b) Ishaan (c) Dad (d) Sana
8. 8.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
   
   Who read the book with Dev? (a) his father (b) Kabir (c) his grandfather (d) his sister
9. 9.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 football (b) a book (c) a cricket bat (d) a bicycle
10. 10.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) yellow (c) white (d) black
11. 11.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
12. 12.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
    
    Which part did they like best? (a) the flying elephant (b) the talking tree (c) the big ship (d) the lost cat

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