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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 49 · 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 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) Alan’s father (b) Joseph (c) Joseph’s mother (d) Alan
  2. 2.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

    When can Ishaan not come to school?
    (a) today (b) tomorrow (c) next week (d) on Sunday
  3. 3.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 watch a film (b) to play games (c) to eat cake (d) to finish a project
  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

    Who should Joseph ask?
    (a) his brother (b) his teacher (c) Alan’s father (d) his mother
  5. 5.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 hurt his leg. (b) He has a cold. (c) He is going away. (d) He lost his bag.
  6. 6.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) green (b) black (c) yellow (d) red
  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 (b) Kabir (c) Dev’s sister (d) the teacher
  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.

    Who should people call?
    (a) the zoo (b) the police (c) the Das family (d) the school
  9. 9.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) the Class Teacher (b) a parent (c) the bus driver (d) the students
  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!

    What should the guests wear?
    (a) school uniform (b) fancy dress (c) white clothes (d) raincoats
  11. 11.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

    When should Papa go to the station?
    (a) in the morning (b) at 8 o’clock (c) at 6 o’clock (d) tomorrow
  12. 12.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

    What colour is the other kitten?
    (a) grey (b) brown (c) white (d) orange

Answer key

  1. Alan
  2. tomorrow
  3. to finish a project
  4. his mother
  5. He has a cold.
  6. red
  7. Dev
  8. the Das family
  9. the Class Teacher
  10. fancy dress
  11. at 6 o’clock
  12. orange

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