Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Dialogues

Reading comprehension lesson 11: Dialogues · Set 670 · 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.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 does Mum tell Aman to do next time? (a) wash the shoes (b) look under the bed (c) put things back (d) buy new shoes
2. 2.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 newspaper (b) a pencil (c) another book (d) a map
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) umbrella and shoes (b) a flag and a drum (c) cap and water bottle (d) books and pens
4. 4.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) at school (b) the balcony (c) under the bed (d) in the cupboard
5. 5.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.
   
   Which parade does Meena want to see? (a) wedding parade (b) Independence Day parade (c) school sports parade (d) Republic Day parade
6. 6.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.
   
   How old is Lakshmi’s son? (a) ten years old (b) five years old (c) eight years old (d) six years old
7. 7.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 is Pranav’s problem? (a) a cut (b) a headache (c) a stomach ache (d) a cough
8. 8.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) eight o’clock (b) nine o’clock (c) ten o’clock (d) seven o’clock
9. 9.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.
   
   Who is the half ticket for? (a) Lakshmi (b) the conductor (c) her husband (d) Lakshmi’s son
10. 10.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) balls (c) stars (d) marbles
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.
    
    What does the teacher tell Neha to do? (a) stand outside (b) sit down (c) go home (d) call her father
12. 12.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.
    
    Why is Dadi making so many ladoos? (a) For a school fair (b) Riya is hungry (c) It is her birthday (d) Tomorrow is Diwali

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