Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 43 · 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 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
   
   When will they come back? (a) the next day (b) at lunch time (c) before dinner (d) after dinner
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
   
   When is the school picnic? (a) on Monday (b) on Friday (c) on Sunday (d) on Saturday
3. 3.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
   
   Which part did they like best? (a) the lost cat (b) the talking tree (c) the flying elephant (d) the big ship
4. 4.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!
   
   Where will the show be held? (a) in a classroom (b) in the library (c) in the school hall (d) in the playground
5. 5.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
   
   Where is the money? (a) in Papa’s bag (b) in the steel box (c) in the fridge (d) under the mat
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.
   
   When should children return their books? (a) on Thursday (b) next month (c) on Monday (d) on Wednesday
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 Clever Fox (c) The Hungry Crocodile (d) The Big Elephant
8. 8.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) hello (b) thank you (c) bye (d) Ram Ram
9. 9.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 time does it start? (a) 10 o’clock (b) 9 o’clock (c) 11 o’clock (d) 12 o’clock
10. 10.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
    
    What does Ishaan want Sana to share? (a) her lunch (b) a story book (c) her pencils (d) the homework
11. 11.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
    
    Who will wait for Diya? (a) her mother (b) her grandmother (c) Mrs Kaur (d) her brother
12. 12.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

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