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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 54 · 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.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) Nisha (b) the station master (c) Grandma (d) Papa
  2. 2.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 the steel box (b) in Papa’s bag (c) under the mat (d) in the fridge
  3. 3.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 Das family (b) the police (c) the zoo (d) the school
  4. 4.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

    What subject is the project in?
    (a) English (b) art (c) maths (d) science
  5. 5.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 office (d) the canteen
  6. 6.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!

    How old will Priya be?
    (a) six (b) twelve (c) five (d) seven
  7. 7.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) white (b) orange (c) brown (d) grey
  8. 8.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) 11 o’clock (c) 9 o’clock (d) 10 o’clock
  9. 9.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 play games (b) to finish a project (c) to eat cake (d) to watch a film
  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 is the topic?
    (a) My School (b) My Family (c) My Favourite Animal (d) A Rainy Day
  11. 11.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) three (c) two (d) four
  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

    Who wrote the note?
    (a) Grandma (b) Mum (c) Dad (d) Aarav

Answer key

  1. Grandma
  2. in the steel box
  3. the Das family
  4. science
  5. the school library
  6. seven
  7. orange
  8. 10 o’clock
  9. to finish a project
  10. My Favourite Animal
  11. three
  12. Mum

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