Comprehension Worksheet for Class 2 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 619 · 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.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.
   
   Which word in the story is the opposite of “young”? (a) green (b) old (c) safe (d) busy
2. 2.A butterfly sat on a rose,
   It tickled the tip of my nose!
   Its wings were orange, black and gold,
   The prettiest thing I could behold.
   
   What did the butterfly tickle? (a) my ear (b) my toes (c) my cheek (d) the tip of my nose
3. 3.Dear Students,
   Our school picnic is on Friday. We will go to the City Garden by bus. Bring a water bottle, a cap and a packed lunch. The bus will leave at 8 o’clock sharp.
   Your Class Teacher
   
   How will they travel? (a) on foot (b) by train (c) by bus (d) by car
4. 4.Sara’s little brother could not tie his shoelaces. Sara sat with him on the steps. She showed him how to make two loops. After trying five times, he tied them all by himself.
   
   How many times did he try? (a) two (b) ten (c) five (d) three
5. 5.In winter, Grandpa’s hands are cold,
   He wears a shawl that’s very old.
   We sit by the fire, he and I,
   And watch the sparks fly to the sky.
   
   Where do they sit? (a) by the window (b) in the garden (c) on the roof (d) by the fire
6. 6.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) Monday (b) Sunday (c) Friday (d) Saturday
7. 7.Down by the river, a duck swims by,
   With four little ducklings, oh my, oh my!
   They paddle and quack all in a line,
   And follow their mother, all doing fine.
   
   How many ducklings are there? (a) two (b) five (c) four (d) three
8. 8.Dear Grandpa,
   I got a gold star for my drawing today! I drew our village pond with the white ducks. My teacher put it on the classroom wall. I wish you could see it.
   Love,
   Meher
   
   Where did the teacher put the drawing? (a) in the library (b) on her desk (c) on the classroom wall (d) in a file
9. 9.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 spider (b) a mouse (c) a big bee (d) a little ant
10. 10.Hi Bhaiya,
    I borrowed your cricket bat for the match today. Do not worry, I will keep it safe. We are playing against Class 3 after school. I will give it back in the evening.
    Aditi
    
    Which word in the message is the opposite of “lend”? (a) give (b) playing (c) borrowed (d) keep
11. 11.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) teachers (b) students (c) the principal (d) parents
12. 12.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 word in the story is the opposite of “slowly”? (a) big (b) down (c) once (d) quickly

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