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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 383 · 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.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!

    Whose birthday party is it?
    (a) Meena’s (b) Rohan’s (c) Priya’s (d) Lata’s
  2. 2.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) bye (c) hello (d) thank you
  3. 3.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

    How will they travel?
    (a) on foot (b) by train (c) by car (d) by bus
  4. 4.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 Class Teacher (c) the students (d) the bus driver
  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

    Where has Mum gone?
    (a) to the office (b) to the school (c) to the market (d) to the park
  6. 6.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

    Why did Jiya go there?
    (a) to play games (b) to watch a film (c) to eat cake (d) to finish a project
  7. 7.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) Grandpa (c) the teacher (d) Meher
  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

    What did Aditi borrow?
    (a) a football (b) a bicycle (c) a book (d) a cricket bat
  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.

    When should children return their books?
    (a) on Wednesday (b) on Monday (c) on Thursday (d) next month
  10. 10.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 are black?
    (a) three (b) two (c) one (d) none
  11. 11.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

    When is the school picnic?
    (a) on Saturday (b) on Sunday (c) on Friday (d) on Monday
  12. 12.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 2 (b) Class 3 (c) Class 5 (d) Class 1

Answer key

  1. Priya’s
  2. hello
  3. by bus
  4. the Class Teacher
  5. to the market
  6. to finish a project
  7. Grandpa
  8. a cricket bat
  9. on Thursday
  10. two
  11. on Friday
  12. Class 2

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