Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 289 · 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 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
   
   What does Ishaan want Sana to share? (a) the homework (b) her lunch (c) her pencils (d) a story book
2. 2.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) black (b) brown (c) white (d) yellow
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!
   
   Which class will put up the show? (a) Class 5 (b) Class 2 (c) Class 1 (d) Class 3
4. 4.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 is making sheer khurma? (a) Ayesha’s mother (b) Ayesha (c) Riya (d) the cousins
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
   
   What must Aarav do before he goes to play? (a) clean his room (b) feed the fish (c) do his homework (d) buy vegetables
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
   
   Where are the cousins coming from? (a) Lucknow (b) Delhi (c) Mumbai (d) Patna
7. 7.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
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
   
   Where has Mum gone? (a) to the school (b) to the park (c) to the market (d) to the office
9. 9.Join our Clean-Up Day!
   This Sunday, children of Green Park will clean the park. We will start at 7 o’clock in the morning. Bring gloves and a bag. Snacks will be given to all helpers.
   
   What will all helpers get? (a) prizes (b) books (c) snacks (d) caps
10. 10.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 teacher (c) Alan’s father (d) his mother
11. 11.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) Friday (b) Sunday (c) Monday (d) Saturday
12. 12.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) borrowed (b) give (c) playing (d) keep

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