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Reading comprehension lesson 13: Letters and diary entries · Set 372 · 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.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

    Which house got the most points?
    (a) Red House (b) Green House (c) Blue House
  2. 2.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) Tiffin box (b) Pencil box (c) Water bottle
  3. 3.Monday, 3 June
    Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
    Anaya

    Where has Tenzin just come from?
    (a) Sikkim (b) Kerala (c) Punjab
  4. 4.Dear Rohan,
    I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
    Your friend,
    Tanvi

    When will Tanvi help Rohan?
    (a) On Monday (b) On Sunday (c) On Saturday
  5. 5.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

    Why was the party small?
    (a) It was raining (b) Arjun was ill (c) Papa had a cold
  6. 6.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) His comic book (b) The neem tree (c) Mango pickle
  7. 7.Dear Rohan,
    I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
    Your friend,
    Tanvi

    What happened to Rohan?
    (a) He lost his bag (b) He had a cold (c) He broke his arm
  8. 8.Monday, 3 June
    Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
    Anaya

    True or false: Rosy Ma’am gave the class new notebooks.
    (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.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

    On what did they eat the feast?
    (a) Banana leaves (b) Steel plates (c) Paper plates
  10. 10.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

    Who wrote this letter?
    (a) Kabir’s father (b) Nani (c) Kabir
  11. 11.Monday, 3 June
    Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
    Anaya

    Who sat next to Anaya?
    (a) Her cousin (b) Tenzin (c) Rosy Ma’am
  12. 12.Dear Mausi,
    Thank you for the storybook about the brave little elephant. I finished it in just three days. My favourite part is when the elephant saves the baby monkey from the river. I read it aloud to my little brother at bedtime. Now he wants an elephant toy!
    Lots of love,
    Isha

    What does Isha’s brother want now?
    (a) A new storybook (b) A monkey toy (c) An elephant toy

Answer key

  1. Green House
  2. Water bottle
  3. Sikkim
  4. On Saturday
  5. Papa had a cold
  6. Mango pickle
  7. He broke his arm
  8. True
  9. Banana leaves
  10. Kabir
  11. Tenzin
  12. An elephant toy

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