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Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 344 · 12 questions
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Reading tip (Know the kind of text): See what kind of text it is: story, poem or note. Read the question and find the line with the answer. Check that your answer agrees with the passage.

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  1. 1.Aman and his sister Gita went to the beach. They built a tall sandcastle near the water. A big wave came and washed it away. The children laughed and built another one far from the waves.

    How did the children feel when the castle was washed away?
    (a) They cried. (b) They laughed. (c) They went home. (d) They were angry.
  2. 2.Farhan saw an old man waiting to cross the busy road. Farhan held his hand. They waited for the green light. Then they crossed the road slowly and safely.

    Who was waiting to cross the road?
    (a) an old man (b) a dog (c) a policeman (d) a little girl
  3. 3.I like to splash in puddles deep,
    I jump and hop and leap and leap.
    My boots are wet, my socks are too,
    But oh, what fun, I tell you true!

    Which word rhymes with “too”?
    (a) fun (b) wet (c) true (d) boots
  4. 4.Rohan,
    I have kept your clean uniform on the bed. Your shoes are polished and kept near the door. Do not forget your water bottle today. Have a good day at school!
    Didi

    Where are the shoes?
    (a) in the box (b) on the bed (c) under the table (d) near the door
  5. 5.Arjun wanted to fly a kite. The wind was too slow in the morning. In the evening, a strong wind came. Arjun’s red kite flew high over the trees.

    What did Arjun want to do?
    (a) ride a bike (b) climb a tree (c) play cricket (d) fly a kite
  6. 6.A little ant, so very small,
    Carried a crumb along the wall.
    It did not stop, it did not rest,
    It tried and tried and did its best.

    Who is the poem about?
    (a) a mouse (b) a spider (c) a big bee (d) a little ant
  7. 7.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

    When will Papa be back?
    (a) next week (b) at 6 o’clock (c) by night (d) by noon
  8. 8.On Diwali night, Neha lit twelve clay lamps. She put them in a row on the balcony. A breeze blew out two lamps. Her grandfather helped her light them again.

    What blew out two lamps?
    (a) the rain (b) a cat (c) a breeze (d) her brother
  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 eat cake (b) to watch a film (c) to play games (d) to finish a project
  10. 10.Vikram’s school had a sports day. He ran in the sack race. He fell down once but got up quickly. He did not win, but he finished the race with a big smile.

    How many times did Vikram fall?
    (a) once (b) never (c) twice (d) three times
  11. 11.Dear Mrs Kaur,
    Today is Diya’s first day on the school bus. She will get off at the Rose Garden stop. Her grandmother will wait for her there. Thank you for your help.
    Anita Sharma, Diya’s mother

    In “She will get off”, who is “She”?
    (a) Mrs Kaur (b) Diya (c) the grandmother (d) Anita Sharma
  12. 12.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

    When should Papa go to the station?
    (a) at 8 o’clock (b) tomorrow (c) at 6 o’clock (d) in the morning

Answer key

  1. They laughed.
  2. an old man
  3. true
  4. near the door
  5. fly a kite
  6. a little ant
  7. by noon
  8. a breeze
  9. to finish a project
  10. once
  11. Diya
  12. at 6 o’clock

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