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Reading comprehension lesson 13: Letters and diary entries · Set 52 · 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

    On which floor is the new flat?
    (a) The tenth floor (b) The fifth floor (c) The first floor
  2. 2.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

    Where will Arjun go next month?
    (a) Kochi (b) Pune (c) Goa
  3. 3.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

    Where did Kabir reach on Sunday?
    (a) Delhi (b) Pune (c) Chennai
  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

    In which race did Gurpreet run?
    (a) The sack race (b) The 100-metre race (c) The relay race
  5. 5.Friday, 26 December
    I am writing this on the train to Chennai. It is my first long train journey. I have the upper berth, and I climbed up the little ladder by myself. A tea seller walks past calling “chai, chai” every hour. Outside, I can see green paddy fields and coconut trees. We will reach Chennai tomorrow morning.
    Aditi

    When will they reach Chennai?
    (a) Tomorrow morning (b) Next week (c) Tonight
  6. 6.Sunday, 2 October
    Today we visited the zoo in Mysuru. First, we saw the giraffes eating leaves from tall trees. Then we watched the tigers sleeping in the shade. My little sister was scared of the crocodiles. Papa bought us corn cobs near the gate. It was a long but happy day.
    Vikram

    What did Papa buy near the gate?
    (a) Balloons (b) Ice creams (c) Corn cobs
  7. 7.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

    Why did Kabir read his comic book?
    (a) Nani asked him to (b) The train was late (c) He was bored at home
  8. 8.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) Blue House (c) Green House
  9. 9.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) Near the swings (b) In the library (c) In the classroom
  10. 10.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

    In “She has just come from Sikkim”, who is “She”?
    (a) Tenzin (b) Rosy Ma’am (c) Anaya
  11. 11.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 big flower carpet (c) A boat race
  12. 12.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) Chess (b) Ludo (c) Carrom

Answer key

  1. The fifth floor
  2. Kochi
  3. Pune
  4. The sack race
  5. Tomorrow morning
  6. Corn cobs
  7. The train was late
  8. Green House
  9. Near the swings
  10. Tenzin
  11. A big flower carpet
  12. Carrom

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