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Reading comprehension lesson 13: Letters and diary entries · Set 356 · 12 questions
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Reading tip (Writer, reader, news): “Dear …” names the reader; the name at the end is the writer. In a diary, “I” is the person writing it. Look for the news: what happened, when, and how the writer felt.

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  1. 1.Dear Nani,
    I reached Pune safely on Sunday. The train was late by two hours, so I read my comic book. Our new flat is on the fifth floor. From my window I can see a big neem tree. I miss your mango pickle very much.
    Love,
    Kabir

    What does Kabir miss very much?
    (a) The neem tree (b) His comic book (c) Mango pickle
  2. 2.Dear Farah,
    Guess what? We have a new puppy! He is brown with one white ear, so we named him Patch. He chews my slippers and runs after the cat. Every evening, I take him for a walk in the lane. Mummy says he must have a bath every Sunday. Come and meet him soon.
    Your friend,
    Nikhil

    When does Nikhil take Patch for a walk?
    (a) Every Sunday (b) Every morning (c) Every evening
  3. 3.Saturday, 20 July
    It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
    Riya

    Why could the girls not go to the park?
    (a) Didi was ill (b) It rained the whole day (c) The park was closed
  4. 4.Friday, 15 November
    Today was Sports Day at our school. I ran in the sack race and came second. My best friend Imran won the 100-metre race. Our house, Green House, got the most points. The principal gave us a big silver cup. I was tired but very happy.
    Gurpreet

    What did the principal give them?
    (a) A gold medal (b) A big silver cup (c) A book prize
  5. 5.Wednesday, 9 August
    I lost my water bottle at school today. I looked for it in the classroom and the library. At last, the watchman found it near the swings. He had kept it safe in his cabin. I thanked him and gave him a sweet from my tiffin. From now on, I will write my name on all my things.
    Sahil

    Where was it found?
    (a) In the library (b) Near the swings (c) In the classroom
  6. 6.Saturday, 20 July
    It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
    Riya

    What colour was Riya’s boat?
    (a) Blue (b) Red (c) Yellow
  7. 7.Dear Lin,
    I live in Guwahati, a city on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. In the morning, mist covers the water like a white blanket. My school is near a hill, and we can hear birds during class. Assam is famous for its tea gardens. My uncle works in one of them. Do you also have rivers near your home?
    Your pen friend,
    Barnali

    What covers the water in the morning?
    (a) Smoke (b) Snow (c) Mist
  8. 8.Dear Farah,
    Guess what? We have a new puppy! He is brown with one white ear, so we named him Patch. He chews my slippers and runs after the cat. Every evening, I take him for a walk in the lane. Mummy says he must have a bath every Sunday. Come and meet him soon.
    Your friend,
    Nikhil

    When must Patch have a bath?
    (a) Every evening (b) Every Sunday (c) Every day
  9. 9.Dear Joseph,
    Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
    Your friend,
    Arjun

    Who made the birthday card?
    (a) Papa (b) Arjun (c) Joseph
  10. 10.Wednesday, 9 August
    I lost my water bottle at school today. I looked for it in the classroom and the library. At last, the watchman found it near the swings. He had kept it safe in his cabin. I thanked him and gave him a sweet from my tiffin. From now on, I will write my name on all my things.
    Sahil

    What did Sahil lose?
    (a) Pencil box (b) Water bottle (c) Tiffin box
  11. 11.Dear Joseph,
    Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
    Your friend,
    Arjun

    Which game did they play at the party?
    (a) Carrom (b) Chess (c) Ludo
  12. 12.Dear Lalita,
    Onam was wonderful this year! We made a big flower carpet called a pookalam in front of our house. My cousins came from Thrissur to stay with us. On the main day, we ate a feast on banana leaves. I counted twenty dishes! Please send me photos of your Diwali.
    Yours lovingly,
    Devika

    What is a pookalam?
    (a) A sweet dish (b) A boat race (c) A big flower carpet

Answer key

  1. Mango pickle
  2. Every evening
  3. It rained the whole day
  4. A big silver cup
  5. Near the swings
  6. Yellow
  7. Mist
  8. Every Sunday
  9. Joseph
  10. Water bottle
  11. Carrom
  12. A big flower carpet

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