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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 305 · 12 questions
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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.

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  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) carrom (b) cricket (c) chess (d) ludo
  2. 2.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 office (c) the canteen (d) the school library
  3. 3.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.

    Which word can the parrot say?
    (a) Ram Ram (b) hello (c) thank you (d) bye
  4. 4.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) English (b) science (c) maths (d) art
  5. 5.Rohan,
    I have kept your clean uniform on the bed. Your shoes are polished and kept near the door. Do not forget your water bottle today. Have a good day at school!
    Didi

    Where are the shoes?
    (a) in the box (b) under the table (c) near the door (d) on the bed
  6. 6.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 box of sweets (b) a ball (c) a toy car (d) the lovely story book
  7. 7.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 noon (b) at 6 o’clock tomorrow (c) tonight (d) at 9 o’clock today
  8. 8.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

    On which day are they going?
    (a) Sunday (b) Diwali (c) New Year’s Day (d) Christmas Day
  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 is the message about?
    (a) a sports day (b) a birthday party (c) a school trip (d) our Clean-Up Day
  10. 10.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) the principal (b) students (c) parents (d) teachers
  11. 11.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

    When will Aditi give the bat back?
    (a) in the morning (b) in the evening (c) tomorrow (d) next week
  12. 12.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) 12 o’clock (b) 6 o’clock (c) 5 o’clock (d) 7 o’clock

Answer key

  1. carrom
  2. the school library
  3. hello
  4. science
  5. near the door
  6. the lovely story book
  7. at 6 o’clock tomorrow
  8. Christmas Day
  9. our Clean-Up Day
  10. parents
  11. in the evening
  12. 5 o’clock

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