Comprehension Worksheet for Class 2 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 67 · 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.
   
   What did they wait for? (a) the rain to stop (b) the green light (c) a bus (d) the red light
2. 2.Nandini planted sunflower seeds in a pot. She kept the pot in the sun near the window. Soon, tall yellow flowers grew. The flowers always turned to face the sun.
   
   Which way did the flowers turn? (a) down to the ground (b) to face the door (c) to face the sun (d) to face the wall
3. 3.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.
   
   What game did the children play? (a) kho-kho (b) cricket (c) football (d) hide-and-seek
4. 4.Nandini planted sunflower seeds in a pot. She kept the pot in the sun near the window. Soon, tall yellow flowers grew. The flowers always turned to face the sun.
   
   Which word in the story is the opposite of “short”? (a) tall (b) soon (c) yellow (d) near
5. 5.Mango, mango, yellow and sweet,
   The juiciest fruit you’ll ever eat.
   In summer time, it hangs up high,
   On the tall green tree against the sky.
   
   Which word rhymes with “sweet”? (a) eat (b) fruit (c) tree (d) juicy
6. 6.Dear Joseph,
   We are going to the beach on Christmas Day. Would you like to come with us? We will leave at 10 o’clock and come back before dinner. Please ask your mother and tell me soon.
   Your friend,
   Alan
   
   On which day are they going? (a) Christmas Day (b) Diwali (c) Sunday (d) New Year’s Day
7. 7.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.
   
   What could Sara’s brother not do? (a) swim (b) tie his shoelaces (c) read a book (d) ride a bike
8. 8.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
   
   When is the school picnic? (a) on Sunday (b) on Friday (c) on Saturday (d) on Monday
9. 9.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.
   
   What did Kabir forget at home? (a) his umbrella (b) his shoes (c) his lunch (d) his bag
10. 10.Hi Tara,
    My cat had three kittens last night! Two are black and one is orange. They are very tiny and keep their eyes shut. Come and see them after school.
    Kavya
    
    Who wrote the message? (a) Mum (b) the cat (c) Kavya (d) Tara
11. 11.Grandma tells a story every night,
    Of a clever fox and a parrot bright.
    I sit beside her on the bed,
    Until it’s time to rest my head.
    
    When does Grandma tell a story? (a) at lunch (b) every morning (c) on Sundays (d) every night
12. 12.Clap your hands and stamp your feet,
    Move your body to the beat.
    Turn around and touch the ground,
    Now jump up high without a sound!
    
    What should you touch after you turn around? (a) the ground (b) the sky (c) your nose (d) a tree

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