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Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 495 · 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.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 kitchen (b) at school (c) in the shop (d) in the garden
  2. 2.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) twice (b) never (c) three times (d) once
  3. 3.Riya found a small kitten under the stairs. It was wet and shivering. She dried it with a soft towel. Then she gave it a bowl of warm milk.

    Where did Riya find the kitten?
    (a) near the gate (b) under the stairs (c) in the garden (d) on the roof
  4. 4.Deepak heard a bird chirping loudly. He saw a baby sparrow on the ground below its nest. He told his mother at once. She gently put the baby bird back into the nest.

    Where did the baby bird go back to?
    (a) into the nest (b) into the house (c) into a tree hole (d) into a box
  5. 5.Riya found a small kitten under the stairs. It was wet and shivering. She dried it with a soft towel. Then she gave it a bowl of warm milk.

    What did Riya do after she dried the kitten?
    (a) put it outside (b) went to sleep (c) gave it a bath (d) gave it warm milk
  6. 6.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.

    Which word rhymes with “four”?
    (a) more (b) gives (c) week (d) day
  7. 7.It was raining hard on Monday. Kabir forgot his umbrella at home. His friend Anu shared her big yellow umbrella with him. They walked to school together and stayed dry.

    Which word in the story is the opposite of “wet”?
    (a) yellow (b) hard (c) dry (d) big
  8. 8.Join our Clean-Up Day!
    This Sunday, children of Green Park will clean the park. We will start at 7 o’clock in the morning. Bring gloves and a bag. Snacks will be given to all helpers.

    When is the Clean-Up Day?
    (a) next month (b) this Sunday (c) this Friday (d) this Monday
  9. 9.Grandpa and Imran planted a mango seed in the garden. Imran watered it every day. After many weeks, a tiny green plant came up. Imran danced with joy.

    Why did Imran dance?
    (a) He was cold. (b) He was full of joy. (c) He heard music. (d) He was angry.
  10. 10.Deepak heard a bird chirping loudly. He saw a baby sparrow on the ground below its nest. He told his mother at once. She gently put the baby bird back into the nest.

    In “She gently put the baby bird back”, who is “She”?
    (a) the sparrow (b) Deepak’s sister (c) Deepak’s mother (d) the teacher
  11. 11.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!

    On which day is the party?
    (a) Friday (b) Sunday (c) Monday (d) Saturday
  12. 12.Zoya and her friends played hide-and-seek in the park. Zoya hid behind a big neem tree. Nobody could find her for a long time. At last, her friend Ravi saw her red shoes peeping out.

    Where did Zoya hide?
    (a) under a bench (b) behind a wall (c) behind a big neem tree (d) inside a hut

Answer key

  1. in the kitchen
  2. once
  3. under the stairs
  4. into the nest
  5. gave it warm milk
  6. more
  7. dry
  8. this Sunday
  9. He was full of joy.
  10. Deepak’s mother
  11. Saturday
  12. behind a big neem tree

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