Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 25 · 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 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) black (b) yellow (c) green (d) red
2. 2.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
   
   Who will drop Jiya home? (a) Neel (b) Neel’s mother (c) Neel’s father (d) Mumma
3. 3.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
   
   Where are the cousins coming from? (a) Lucknow (b) Delhi (c) Mumbai (d) Patna
4. 4.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) 6 o’clock (b) 5 o’clock (c) 12 o’clock (d) 7 o’clock
5. 5.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 Neel’s house (b) to the market (c) to school (d) to the library
6. 6.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 kind of show is it? (a) a magic show (b) a dance show (c) a film show (d) a puppet show
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
   
   Where is Alan’s family going? (a) to the beach (b) to the hills (c) to church (d) to the zoo
8. 8.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
   
   Whose bat is it? (a) Class 3’s (b) the teacher’s (c) Aditi’s (d) Bhaiya’s
9. 9.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
   
   When will they come back? (a) the next day (b) after dinner (c) at lunch time (d) before dinner
10. 10.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) at 9 o’clock today (b) at noon (c) at 6 o’clock tomorrow (d) tonight
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
    
    Who is the letter for? (a) Mum (b) the teacher (c) Grandpa (d) Meher
12. 12.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) the cousins (b) Riya (c) Ayesha’s mother (d) Ayesha

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