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Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 32 · 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.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

    Why can Ishaan not go to school?
    (a) He hurt his leg. (b) He lost his bag. (c) He has a cold. (d) He is going away.
  2. 2.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) one (c) two (d) four
  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.

    What will be held on Sunday?
    (a) a picnic (b) a drawing competition (c) a singing contest (d) a cricket match
  4. 4.Papa,
    Grandma called this morning. She will come by the evening train today. Please go to the station at 6 o’clock to bring her home.
    Love,
    Nisha

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Grandma (b) Mum (c) Nisha (d) Papa
  5. 5.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) Mumbai (b) Delhi (c) Lucknow (d) Patna
  6. 6.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!

    What should the guests wear?
    (a) school uniform (b) raincoats (c) fancy dress (d) white clothes
  7. 7.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) caps (c) snacks (d) books
  8. 8.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) on the bed (b) near the door (c) under the table (d) in the box
  9. 9.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 is Rohan going today?
    (a) to the market (b) to school (c) to a party (d) to the park
  10. 10.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) maths (c) art (d) science
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.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 is the parrot’s name?
    (a) Mithu (b) Hello (c) Raja (d) Das

Answer key

  1. He has a cold.
  2. three
  3. a drawing competition
  4. Nisha
  5. Lucknow
  6. fancy dress
  7. snacks
  8. near the door
  9. to school
  10. science
  11. in the blue box
  12. Mithu

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