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Reading comprehension lesson 8: Class 2 practice test · Set 967 · 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.Arjun wanted to fly a kite. The wind was too slow in the morning. In the evening, a strong wind came. Arjun’s red kite flew high over the trees.

    What did Arjun want to do?
    (a) play cricket (b) fly a kite (c) climb a tree (d) ride a bike
  2. 2.On Diwali night, Neha lit twelve clay lamps. She put them in a row on the balcony. A breeze blew out two lamps. Her grandfather helped her light them again.

    What blew out two lamps?
    (a) her brother (b) the rain (c) a cat (d) a breeze
  3. 3.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.

    True or false: Vikram won the race.
    (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.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 full of joy. (b) He heard music. (c) He was cold. (d) He was angry.
  5. 5.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.

    What should the helpers bring?
    (a) food and water (b) a ball and a bat (c) books and pens (d) gloves and a bag
  6. 6.The moon is out, the stars are too,
    The night is dark and deep and blue.
    I close my eyes and say goodnight,
    And dream until the morning light.

    What is the best title for the poem?
    (a) Sports Day (b) Lunch Time (c) A Sunny Morning (d) Bedtime
  7. 7.Papa,
    Grandma called this morning. She will come by the evening train today. Please go to the station at 6 o’clock to bring her home.
    Love,
    Nisha

    Who wrote this note?
    (a) Papa (b) Grandma (c) Mum (d) Nisha
  8. 8.Joseph had a toy boat. He took it to the pond with his father. The boat sailed across the water. A duck swam next to it as if they were racing.

    Where did the boat sail?
    (a) on the sea (b) in the bathtub (c) down a river (d) across the water
  9. 9.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

    What did Aditi borrow?
    (a) a book (b) a football (c) a cricket bat (d) a bicycle
  10. 10.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

    Where will the children go?
    (a) the museum (b) the zoo (c) the beach (d) the City Garden
  11. 11.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) by car (b) by train (c) on foot (d) by bus
  12. 12.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) five (b) two (c) ten (d) three

Answer key

  1. fly a kite
  2. a breeze
  3. False
  4. He was full of joy.
  5. gloves and a bag
  6. Bedtime
  7. Nisha
  8. across the water
  9. a cricket bat
  10. the City Garden
  11. by bus
  12. five

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