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Comprehension Worksheet for Class 2 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 412 · 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.I have a garden, small and neat,
    With tomatoes red and sweet.
    I water it each day at four,
    And every week it gives me more.

    What grows in the garden?
    (a) mangoes (b) potatoes (c) roses (d) tomatoes
  2. 2.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

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Mum (b) Rohan (c) Didi (d) the teacher
  3. 3.Hello Kabir,
    Thank you for the lovely story book you gave me. I read it with my sister last night. We liked the part about the flying elephant best. Come and play with us on Sunday!
    Your friend,
    Dev

    When does Dev ask Kabir to come and play?
    (a) on Sunday (b) on Monday (c) tonight (d) on Friday
  4. 4.The sun comes up, the sky is bright,
    The birds all sing with all their might.
    I wash my face and comb my hair,
    Then eat my breakfast on a chair.

    What is the best title for the poem?
    (a) Good Night (b) My School Bag (c) Good Morning (d) The Rainy Day
  5. 5.To all children of Block B,
    A drawing competition will be held on Sunday at 10 o’clock. The topic is “My Favourite Animal”. Bring your own crayons and pencils. Paper will be given to everyone.

    What should children bring?
    (a) books (b) water and food (c) paper and glue (d) crayons and pencils
  6. 6.Hello Kabir,
    Thank you for the lovely story book you gave me. I read it with my sister last night. We liked the part about the flying elephant best. Come and play with us on Sunday!
    Your friend,
    Dev

    Who read the book with Dev?
    (a) his father (b) his grandfather (c) his sister (d) Kabir
  7. 7.Dear Parents,
    Class 2 will put up a puppet show on Friday at 11 o’clock. The show is called “The Hungry Crocodile”. It will be held in the school hall. All parents are welcome!

    Who is the note for?
    (a) the principal (b) students (c) teachers (d) parents
  8. 8.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 went home. (b) They were angry. (c) They cried. (d) They laughed.
  9. 9.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.

    What washed the sandcastle away?
    (a) the wind (b) a dog (c) the rain (d) a big wave
  10. 10.Rahul’s family went to the zoo. Rahul liked the elephants best. A baby elephant sprayed water with its trunk. Everyone near the pool got wet and laughed.

    Why did everyone near the pool get wet?
    (a) They fell in. (b) An elephant sprayed it. (c) They went swimming. (d) It started to rain.
  11. 11.Anjali wanted to help in the kitchen. Her father gave her the job of washing the tomatoes. She washed them carefully and put them in a bowl. Her father said she was a great helper.

    Where did Anjali want to help?
    (a) in the shop (b) at school (c) in the garden (d) in the kitchen
  12. 12.Harpreet saw a rainbow after the rain. She counted its colours and found seven. She ran to call her little brother. By the time he came, the rainbow had faded away.

    What does “faded away” mean here?
    (a) slowly disappeared (b) fell down (c) came closer (d) got brighter

Answer key

  1. tomatoes
  2. Didi
  3. on Sunday
  4. Good Morning
  5. crayons and pencils
  6. his sister
  7. parents
  8. They laughed.
  9. a big wave
  10. An elephant sprayed it.
  11. in the kitchen
  12. slowly disappeared

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