Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Dialogues

Reading comprehension lesson 11: Dialogues · Set 513 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Name before the colon): The name before “:” is the speaker. “I” means the speaker; “you” means the person they are talking to. Follow the talk in order to see what was decided.

1. 1.Tara: Aai, why are you covering the pickle jar with a cloth?
   Aai: To keep out flies and dust.
   Tara: Why are you keeping it in the sun?
   Aai: The sunlight helps the mango pieces become soft and tasty.
   Tara: How many days will it take?
   Aai: About one week, and then we can eat it.
   
   Which fruit is in the pickle? (a) amla (b) carrot (c) lemon (d) mango
2. 2.Nikhil: Didi, my plant is drooping. Its leaves are hanging down.
   Didi: When did you last water it?
   Nikhil: Four days ago, I think.
   Didi: That is why. Plants need water to stand straight.
   Nikhil: I will water it right now.
   Didi: Also keep it near the window for some sunlight.
   
   When did Nikhil last water the plant? (a) yesterday (b) a month ago (c) this morning (d) four days ago
3. 3.Akshara: Look at the long line of ants on the wall!
   Appa: They are carrying grains of sugar to their home.
   Akshara: How do they know where the sugar is?
   Appa: One ant finds it and leaves a smell trail for the others.
   Akshara: Should we spray them?
   Appa: No, just close the sugar jar tightly and they will go away.
   
   Where is the line of ants? (a) on the wall (b) in the jar (c) on the table (d) on the floor
4. 4.Mother: Kunal, it is getting dark. Where were you?
   Kunal: I was at Arif’s house, making a kite.
   Mother: You should have told me before going.
   Kunal: Sorry, Ma, I forgot.
   Mother: I was worried, so please tell me next time.
   Kunal: I promise I will.
   
   What does Kunal promise? (a) to never play (b) to stay at Arif’s (c) to tell her next time (d) to make a kite
5. 5.Riya: Dadi, why are you making so many ladoos?
   Dadi: Tomorrow is Diwali, and your cousins are coming.
   Riya: Can I help you?
   Dadi: Yes, wash your hands first.
   Riya: Done! Shall I roll them?
   Dadi: Roll them small and round, like marbles.
   
   What are the ladoos compared to? (a) coins (b) stars (c) marbles (d) balls
6. 6.Mother: Kunal, it is getting dark. Where were you?
   Kunal: I was at Arif’s house, making a kite.
   Mother: You should have told me before going.
   Kunal: Sorry, Ma, I forgot.
   Mother: I was worried, so please tell me next time.
   Kunal: I promise I will.
   
   Where was Kunal? (a) at school (b) in the park (c) at Arif’s house (d) at the market
7. 7.Meena: Papa, can we go to the Republic Day parade this year?
   Papa: Yes, but we must leave home very early.
   Meena: Why so early?
   Papa: Thousands of people come to watch, and the roads are closed after seven o’clock.
   Meena: I will set my alarm for five o’clock then.
   Papa: Good idea. Keep your cap and water bottle ready too.
   
   Who asks “Why so early?” (a) Papa (b) Meena (c) Mummy (d) a policeman
8. 8.Akshara: Look at the long line of ants on the wall!
   Appa: They are carrying grains of sugar to their home.
   Akshara: How do they know where the sugar is?
   Appa: One ant finds it and leaves a smell trail for the others.
   Akshara: Should we spray them?
   Appa: No, just close the sugar jar tightly and they will go away.
   
   What does Appa tell Akshara to do? (a) close the sugar jar (b) spray the ants (c) catch the ants (d) move the sugar
9. 9.Harpreet: Nani, what are you planting?
   Nani: These are tomato seedlings. I will plant them in a row.
   Harpreet: How far apart should they be?
   Nani: About one hand’s length, so each plant gets enough space.
   Harpreet: When will we get tomatoes?
   Nani: In about two months, if we water them every day.
   
   When will they get tomatoes? (a) in a week (b) in about two months (c) in a year (d) in two days
10. 10.Aman: Mum, I can’t find my school shoes anywhere.
    Mum: Did you look under your bed?
    Aman: Yes, they are not there.
    Mum: What about the balcony? You washed them yesterday.
    Aman: Oh yes! They are drying in the sun.
    Mum: Next time, put things back in their place.
    
    What can’t Aman find? (a) school bag (b) tiffin box (c) socks (d) school shoes
11. 11.Teacher: Why are you late today, Neha?
    Neha: Ma’am, our school bus broke down on the way.
    Teacher: Oh dear! How did you come then?
    Neha: My father dropped me on his scooter.
    Teacher: All right. Please sit down and open your maths book.
    Neha: Thank you, ma’am.
    
    Why was Neha late? (a) Her bus broke down (b) She was ill (c) It was raining (d) She woke up late
12. 12.Coach: Team, the final match is on Saturday.
    Zara: Coach, what time should we come?
    Coach: Be at the ground by eight o’clock in the morning.
    Vinay: Should we bring our own water?
    Coach: Yes, and wear the blue team shirts.
    Zara: We will practise hard every evening till then.
    
    When is the final match? (a) today (b) on Friday (c) on Sunday (d) on Saturday

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