Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 53 · 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 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) Patna (b) Lucknow (c) Delhi (d) Mumbai
2. 2.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
   
   How many kittens were born? (a) one (b) two (c) three (d) four
3. 3.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) Ayesha’s mother (b) Riya (c) Ayesha (d) the cousins
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!
   
   What is the show called? (a) The Lost Duck (b) The Big Elephant (c) The Hungry Crocodile (d) The Clever Fox
5. 5.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 Saturday (b) on Sunday (c) on Friday (d) on Monday
6. 6.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) 12 o’clock (b) 10 o’clock (c) 9 o’clock (d) 11 o’clock
7. 7.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 cricket match (b) a singing contest (c) a drawing competition (d) a picnic
8. 8.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) next month (b) on Monday (c) on Thursday (d) on Wednesday
9. 9.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 will all helpers get? (a) prizes (b) caps (c) snacks (d) books
10. 10.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
    
    What must Rohan not forget? (a) his cap (b) his lunch box (c) his water bottle (d) his book
11. 11.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!
    
    At what time is the party? (a) 7 o’clock (b) 6 o’clock (c) 5 o’clock (d) 12 o’clock
12. 12.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) Dev’s sister (c) Kabir (d) Dev

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