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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 500 · 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.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

    When does Dev ask Kabir to come and play?
    (a) on Sunday (b) tonight (c) on Monday (d) on Friday
  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 is the parrot’s name?
    (a) Hello (b) Raja (c) Mithu (d) Das
  3. 3.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) Alan (c) Joseph (d) Joseph’s mother
  4. 4.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) the teacher (b) Kabir (c) Dev’s sister (d) Dev
  5. 5.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 colour were the ducks in the drawing?
    (a) black (b) brown (c) yellow (d) white
  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.

    Why will it be closed?
    (a) It has no books. (b) It is being painted. (c) The librarian is away. (d) It is a holiday.
  7. 7.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.

    Where is the librarian going?
    (a) to the market (b) to a book fair (c) to another school (d) to a wedding
  8. 8.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 the playground (b) in the library (c) in a classroom (d) in the school hall
  9. 9.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) teachers (b) parents (c) the principal (d) students
  10. 10.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 Sunday (b) on Monday (c) on Friday (d) on Saturday
  11. 11.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.

    True or false: Paper will be given to everyone.
    (a) False (b) True
  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.

    On which day will it be closed?
    (a) Friday (b) Thursday (c) Wednesday (d) Monday

Answer key

  1. on Sunday
  2. Mithu
  3. Alan
  4. Dev
  5. white
  6. The librarian is away.
  7. to a book fair
  8. in the school hall
  9. parents
  10. on Friday
  11. True
  12. Wednesday

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