Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 40 · 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 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 1 (c) Class 2 (d) Class 3
2. 2.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 film show (c) a dance show (d) a puppet show
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.
   
   What is the parrot’s name? (a) Hello (b) Das (c) Raja (d) Mithu
4. 4.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.
   
   On which day will it be closed? (a) Monday (b) Friday (c) Thursday (d) Wednesday
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
   
   What will they play after lunch? (a) carrom (b) ludo (c) cricket (d) chess
6. 6.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) playing (b) borrowed (c) keep (d) give
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
   
   Who wrote this message? (a) Dev’s sister (b) Dev (c) Kabir (d) the teacher
8. 8.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) four (b) two (c) one (d) three
9. 9.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 the library (b) to the market (c) to school (d) to Neel’s house
10. 10.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) the cousins (c) Riya (d) Ayesha
11. 11.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
    
    Who wrote this note? (a) Mum (b) the teacher (c) Didi (d) Rohan
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!
    
    Who is the note for? (a) parents (b) teachers (c) the principal (d) students

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