Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Dialogues

Reading comprehension lesson 11: Dialogues · Set 636 · 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.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 time of day is it? (a) It is midnight (b) It is getting dark (c) It is noon (d) It is early morning
2. 2.Conductor: Tickets, please! Where are you going?
   Lakshmi: Two tickets to Charminar, please. One full and one half.
   Conductor: The half ticket is for the child?
   Lakshmi: Yes, my son is six years old.
   Conductor: That will be thirty rupees in all.
   Lakshmi: Here you are.
   
   Where is Lakshmi going? (a) Charminar (b) the zoo (c) the station (d) the airport
3. 3.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.
   
   What should Meena keep ready? (a) a flag and a drum (b) books and pens (c) cap and water bottle (d) umbrella and shoes
4. 4.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 a torch need to light up? (a) a working battery (b) water (c) a long wire (d) sunlight
5. 5.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.
   
   True or false: The torch glows after Abdul puts in a new battery. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.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.
   
   Where were the shoes? (a) the balcony (b) at school (c) in the cupboard (d) under the bed
7. 7.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 is wrong with Nikhil’s plant? (a) It is drooping (b) It has flowers (c) It has fruits (d) It is too tall
8. 8.Waiter: What would you like to eat?
   Maya: One plate of idli, please.
   Rohan: And I will have a masala dosa.
   Waiter: Anything to drink?
   Maya: Two glasses of mango juice. Not too cold, please.
   Waiter: Your food will be ready in ten minutes.
   
   Who orders a masala dosa? (a) Maya (b) the waiter (c) Rohan (d) the cook
9. 9.Doctor: What is the matter, Pranav?
   Pranav: I have a stomach ache, doctor.
   Doctor: What did you eat yesterday?
   Pranav: I ate pani puri from a roadside stall.
   Doctor: The water may not have been clean. Take this medicine and drink boiled water.
   Pranav: I will. I won’t eat from that stall again.
   
   What did Pranav eat yesterday? (a) samosa (b) ice cream (c) pani puri (d) chole bhature
10. 10.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) tear up (c) throw away (d) buy and keep
11. 11.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 two days (b) in a week (c) in about two months (d) in a year
12. 12.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.
    
    How far apart should the plants be? (a) one finger (b) one hand’s length (c) two steps (d) one metre

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