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Class 2 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Reading comprehension lesson 7: Notes, messages and invitations · Set 68 · 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

    How is Grandma coming?
    (a) by plane (b) by car (c) by train (d) by bus
  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 are black?
    (a) none (b) three (c) two (d) one
  3. 3.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) a parent (b) the students (c) the Class Teacher (d) the bus driver
  4. 4.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 wrote this note?
    (a) Grandma (b) Mum (c) Nisha (d) Papa
  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 did Meher get?
    (a) a gold star (b) a silver cup (c) a new book (d) a red pen
  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!

    Whose birthday party is it?
    (a) Lata’s (b) Meena’s (c) Rohan’s (d) Priya’s
  7. 7.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) seven (b) twelve (c) six (d) five
  8. 8.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 (b) Alan’s father (c) Joseph (d) Joseph’s mother
  9. 9.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) two (b) four (c) one (d) three
  10. 10.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 watch a film (c) to finish a project (d) to eat cake
  11. 11.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) before dinner (b) after dinner (c) the next day (d) at lunch time
  12. 12.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 should the helpers bring?
    (a) a ball and a bat (b) gloves and a bag (c) food and water (d) books and pens

Answer key

  1. by train
  2. two
  3. the Class Teacher
  4. Nisha
  5. a gold star
  6. Priya’s
  7. seven
  8. Alan
  9. three
  10. to finish a project
  11. before dinner
  12. gloves and a bag

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