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.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 tell Abdul to do? (a) put in a new battery (b) throw it away (c) buy a new torch (d) shake the torch -
2.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.
When did Aman wash his shoes? (a) yesterday (b) last week (c) this morning (d) today -
3.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.
What colour shirts should the team wear? (a) red (b) green (c) blue (d) white -
4.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.
Where should Nikhil keep the plant? (a) under the bed (b) inside a box (c) in the bathroom (d) near the window -
5.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 year (c) in a week (d) in about two months -
6.Kabir: Look, Anu! There’s a rainbow in the sky.
Anu: How many colours can you see?
Kabir: I can see seven colours.
Anu: Why do rainbows come out after rain?
Kabir: Sunlight passes through tiny raindrops and splits into colours.
Anu: Let’s draw one when we go inside.
What do the children plan to do inside? (a) eat lunch (b) draw a rainbow (c) read a book (d) sleep -
7.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 floor (b) on the table (c) in the jar (d) on the wall -
8.Ravi: Hey Salma, are you coming to play cricket?
Salma: I can’t, I have to finish my science project.
Ravi: What is it about?
Salma: It is a model of the solar system made with clay balls.
Ravi: Can I help you?
Salma: Sure! Then we can both play after we finish.
Which game does Ravi want to play? (a) cricket (b) football (c) kabaddi (d) hockey -
9.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) go home (b) stand outside (c) call her father (d) sit down -
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.
For how long can Daniel keep the new book? (a) one week (b) three days (c) two weeks (d) one month -
11.Kabir: Look, Anu! There’s a rainbow in the sky.
Anu: How many colours can you see?
Kabir: I can see seven colours.
Anu: Why do rainbows come out after rain?
Kabir: Sunlight passes through tiny raindrops and splits into colours.
Anu: Let’s draw one when we go inside.
What does sunlight pass through to make a rainbow? (a) the wind (b) clouds (c) tiny raindrops (d) glass -
12.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.
True or false: Appa says they should spray the ants. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- put in a new battery
- yesterday
- blue
- near the window
- in about two months
- draw a rainbow
- on the wall
- cricket
- sit down
- two weeks
- tiny raindrops
- False
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