Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Dialogues
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.
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1.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.
By what time should the team be at the ground? (a) seven o’clock (b) eight o’clock (c) ten o’clock (d) nine o’clock -
2.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 stay at Arif’s (b) to tell her next time (c) to make a kite (d) to never play -
3.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.
Who is coming tomorrow? (a) the neighbours (b) Riya’s cousins (c) Riya’s teacher (d) Dadi’s friends -
4.Librarian: Which book are you returning, Daniel?
Daniel: This storybook about a brave girl pilot.
Librarian: Did you like it?
Daniel: Yes, I loved it. Can I borrow another book by the same writer?
Librarian: You can keep it for two weeks.
Daniel: Thank you, I will return it on time.
What does Daniel want to borrow? (a) a pencil (b) a newspaper (c) a map (d) another book -
5.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.
What does “drooping” mean here? (a) growing fast (b) standing tall (c) hanging down (d) turning red -
6.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.
Which book does the teacher ask Neha to open? (a) science book (b) maths book (c) Hindi book (d) English book -
7.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 shoes (b) tiffin box (c) socks (d) school bag -
8.Librarian: Which book are you returning, Daniel?
Daniel: This storybook about a brave girl pilot.
Librarian: Did you like it?
Daniel: Yes, I loved it. Can I borrow another book by the same writer?
Librarian: You can keep it for two weeks.
Daniel: Thank you, I will return it on time.
What does “borrow” mean here? (a) take and return later (b) buy and keep (c) throw away (d) tear up -
9.Abdul: Sir, why does the bulb in my torch not glow?
Teacher: Maybe the battery is dead. Did you check it?
Abdul: No, I did not.
Teacher: Put in a new battery and try again.
Abdul: It glows now! Thank you, sir.
Teacher: Remember, a torch needs a working battery to light up.
What does the teacher think is the problem? (a) the battery is dead (b) Abdul is tired (c) the bulb is broken (d) it is too old -
10.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 the market (b) at school (c) in the park (d) at Arif’s house -
11.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.
Why is the jar covered with a cloth? (a) to keep it warm (b) to hide it (c) to keep out flies (d) to make it sweet -
12.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.
How did Neha come to school? (a) by school bus (b) on her father’s scooter (c) on foot (d) by auto
Answer key
- eight o’clock
- to tell her next time
- Riya’s cousins
- another book
- hanging down
- maths book
- school shoes
- take and return later
- the battery is dead
- at Arif’s house
- to keep out flies
- on her father’s scooter
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