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Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 673 · 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.Mumma,
    I went to Neel’s house to finish our science project. His mother said I can stay for dinner. Neel’s father will drop me home at 8 o’clock. Please do not worry.
    Jiya

    Where did Jiya go?
    (a) to the market (b) to school (c) to Neel’s house (d) to the library
  2. 2.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 big wave (c) the rain (d) a dog
  3. 3.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.

    What flies to the sky?
    (a) the smoke (b) the birds (c) a kite (d) the sparks
  4. 4.Hi Sana,
    I cannot come to school tomorrow because I have a cold. Please tell Ma’am that I am not well. Can you share the homework with me on the phone?
    Thanks,
    Ishaan

    Who wrote the message?
    (a) Sana (b) Ishaan (c) Ma’am (d) Mum
  5. 5.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 Friday (b) on Monday (c) on Sunday (d) tonight
  6. 6.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.

    What does the postman ring?
    (a) a drum (b) a phone (c) the doorbell (d) his bell
  7. 7.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 is the topic?
    (a) My School (b) My Family (c) My Favourite Animal (d) A Rainy Day
  8. 8.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) three (b) ten (c) two (d) five
  9. 9.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.

    Why was the kitten shivering?
    (a) It was wet. (b) It was sleepy. (c) It was scared of dogs. (d) It was hungry.
  10. 10.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.

    Which word rhymes with “cold”?
    (a) winter (b) shawl (c) hands (d) old
  11. 11.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) read a book (b) tie his shoelaces (c) ride a bike (d) swim
  12. 12.Dear Mrs Kaur,
    Today is Diya’s first day on the school bus. She will get off at the Rose Garden stop. Her grandmother will wait for her there. Thank you for your help.
    Anita Sharma, Diya’s mother

    Who will wait for Diya?
    (a) her mother (b) her brother (c) Mrs Kaur (d) her grandmother

Answer key

  1. to Neel’s house
  2. a big wave
  3. the sparks
  4. Ishaan
  5. on Sunday
  6. his bell
  7. My Favourite Animal
  8. five
  9. It was wet.
  10. old
  11. tie his shoelaces
  12. her grandmother

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