Comprehension Worksheet for Class 2 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 359 · 12 questions

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.

1. 1.Joseph had a toy boat. He took it to the pond with his father. The boat sailed across the water. A duck swam next to it as if they were racing.
   
   Which animal swam next to the boat? (a) a fish (b) a swan (c) a frog (d) a duck
2. 2.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!
   
   What should the guests wear? (a) raincoats (b) school uniform (c) fancy dress (d) white clothes
3. 3.The postman comes at ten each day,
   With letters from so far away.
   He rings his bell and waves to me,
   Then hurries off to house number three.
   
   When does the postman come? (a) at night (b) at noon (c) on Sundays (d) at ten each day
4. 4.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.
   
   When did the strong wind come? (a) at night (b) in the afternoon (c) in the morning (d) in the evening
5. 5.The bus goes bumpy down the road,
   It carries such a happy load.
   We sing and clap, we laugh and wave,
   To school we go, so bright and brave.
   
   Which word rhymes with “wave”? (a) school (b) brave (c) sing (d) clap
6. 6.NOTICE
   The school library will be closed on Wednesday. The librarian is going to a book fair. Please return your books on Thursday instead. Thank you.
   
   Which place will be closed? (a) the school library (b) the playground (c) the office (d) the canteen
7. 7.Kiran’s cat, Billu, loves to sleep in the sun. Every afternoon he lies on the warm window sill. When it rains, he sleeps on Kiran’s bed instead. Kiran does not mind at all.
   
   Where does Billu lie every afternoon? (a) on the warm window sill (b) on the roof (c) under the table (d) in the kitchen
8. 8.Divya’s tooth was loose for a week. One morning, it fell out while she ate an apple. She kept the tiny tooth in a small box. Her mother said a new tooth would grow in its place.
   
   How long was Divya’s tooth loose? (a) for a year (b) for a day (c) for a week (d) for a month
9. 9.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.
   
   Which race did Vikram run? (a) the long race (b) the sack race (c) the relay race (d) the spoon race
10. 10.The moon is out, the stars are too,
    The night is dark and deep and blue.
    I close my eyes and say goodnight,
    And dream until the morning light.
    
    What colour is the night in the poem? (a) purple (b) black (c) blue (d) grey
11. 11.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
    
    What must Rohan not forget? (a) his lunch box (b) his cap (c) his water bottle (d) his book
12. 12.The moon is out, the stars are too,
    The night is dark and deep and blue.
    I close my eyes and say goodnight,
    And dream until the morning light.
    
    What is the best title for the poem? (a) Sports Day (b) Bedtime (c) A Sunny Morning (d) Lunch Time

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