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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 402 · 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 Mrs Kaur,
    Today is Diya’s first day on the school bus. She will get off at the Rose Garden stop. Her grandmother will wait for her there. Thank you for your help.
    Anita Sharma, Diya’s mother

    Where will Diya get off the bus?
    (a) the bus depot (b) the market stop (c) the Rose Garden stop (d) the school gate
  2. 2.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

    What time will the bus leave?
    (a) 9 o’clock (b) 8 o’clock (c) 10 o’clock (d) 7 o’clock
  3. 3.Dear Mrs Kaur,
    Today is Diya’s first day on the school bus. She will get off at the Rose Garden stop. Her grandmother will wait for her there. Thank you for your help.
    Anita Sharma, Diya’s mother

    In “She will get off”, who is “She”?
    (a) the grandmother (b) Anita Sharma (c) Mrs Kaur (d) Diya
  4. 4.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) keep (b) give (c) playing (d) borrowed
  5. 5.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 called this morning?
    (a) Grandma (b) Nisha (c) Papa (d) the station master
  6. 6.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 school library (b) the playground (c) the canteen (d) the office
  7. 7.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 is the show called?
    (a) The Lost Duck (b) The Big Elephant (c) The Clever Fox (d) The Hungry Crocodile
  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

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Rohan (b) Didi (c) the teacher (d) Mum
  9. 9.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

    Who is the message for?
    (a) Ma’am (b) Ishaan (c) Dad (d) Sana
  10. 10.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) Lata’s (b) Meena’s (c) Rohan’s (d) Priya’s
  11. 11.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 should the helpers bring?
    (a) a ball and a bat (b) food and water (c) books and pens (d) gloves and a bag
  12. 12.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) Riya (b) the cousins (c) Ayesha’s mother (d) Ayesha

Answer key

  1. the Rose Garden stop
  2. 8 o’clock
  3. Diya
  4. borrowed
  5. Grandma
  6. the school library
  7. The Hungry Crocodile
  8. Didi
  9. Sana
  10. Priya’s
  11. gloves and a bag
  12. Ayesha’s mother

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