Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 441 · 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
   
   Who wrote this message? (a) Joseph’s mother (b) Alan’s father (c) Joseph (d) Alan
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.
   
   What colour is the parrot’s beak? (a) red (b) yellow (c) black (d) green
3. 3.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 is going away. (b) He lost his bag. (c) He hurt his leg. (d) He has a cold.
4. 4.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) at lunch time (b) the next day (c) after dinner (d) before dinner
5. 5.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 big ship (b) the lost cat (c) the flying elephant (d) the talking tree
6. 6.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) Lucknow (b) Patna (c) Mumbai (d) Delhi
7. 7.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) Papa (c) the station master (d) Nisha
8. 8.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 sent this invitation? (a) Riya (b) the cousins (c) Ayesha’s mother (d) Ayesha
9. 9.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
   
   What did Meher draw? (a) her school (b) her house (c) a big tree (d) the village pond
10. 10.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 cricket match (c) a singing contest (d) a drawing competition
11. 11.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 dance show (b) a film show (c) a puppet show (d) a magic show
12. 12.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 the blue box (b) in the red box (c) in the fridge (d) in his bag

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