Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 240 · 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 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) ludo (b) carrom (c) cricket (d) chess
2. 2.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) keep (b) borrowed (c) give (d) playing
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!
   
   What is the show called? (a) The Big Elephant (b) The Hungry Crocodile (c) The Lost Duck (d) The Clever Fox
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) The librarian is away. (b) It is a holiday. (c) It is being painted. (d) It has no books.
5. 5.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) students (b) teachers (c) parents (d) the principal
6. 6.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) a parent (b) the students (c) the Class Teacher (d) the bus driver
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
   
   Who wrote the note? (a) Mum (b) Dad (c) Aarav (d) Grandma
8. 8.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
   
   What must Aarav do before he goes to play? (a) do his homework (b) buy vegetables (c) feed the fish (d) clean his room
9. 9.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 playground (b) the canteen (c) the office (d) the school library
10. 10.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!
    
    On which day is the party? (a) Sunday (b) Saturday (c) Friday (d) Monday
11. 11.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
    
    Where did the teacher put the drawing? (a) on the classroom wall (b) in a file (c) in the library (d) on her desk
12. 12.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 his bag (b) in the red box (c) in the fridge (d) in the blue box

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