Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3

Reading comprehension lesson 9: Story passages · Set 991 · 12 questions

Reading tip (The story explains itself): Read the whole story before the questions. For a new word, read the sentences around it for clues. For pronouns (he, she, they, it), find the name they point back to.

1. 1.Every evening, Pooja’s grandfather waters the plants in the courtyard. He has a tulsi plant, a rose bush and a tall curry leaf plant. One day, he fell ill and had to rest in bed for a week. Pooja took over his job. She watered the plants and pulled out the weeds. When Dadaji got better, he was happy to see the plants green and healthy.
   
   When does Pooja’s grandfather water the plants? (a) every morning (b) on Sundays (c) every evening (d) at night
2. 2.Joseph and his sister Mary went to the beach in Goa with their parents. They built a big sandcastle with towers and a moat. Suddenly, a large wave rushed in and washed half of it away. Mary started to cry. Joseph laughed and said they could build an even better one. Together they built a new castle, a little farther from the water.
   
   Where did Joseph and Mary go? (a) the market (b) the hills (c) the zoo (d) the beach
3. 3.Gurpreet found a wallet on the pavement outside the vegetable market. Inside, there was some money and a card with a name and address. Gurpreet did not keep the money. With his elder brother, he went to the address and rang the bell. An old man opened the door and was very happy to see his lost wallet. He thanked the boys and gave them a box of sweets.
   
   Where did Gurpreet find the wallet? (a) at the park (b) in a bus (c) on the pavement (d) in his school
4. 4.Kavya’s grandmother lives in a small village near Mysuru. Every summer holiday, Kavya travels there by train with her father. In the village, she wakes up to the sound of roosters. She helps her grandmother feed the cows and pick jasmine flowers. In the evenings, Ajji tells her stories under the starry sky. Kavya always feels sad when the holidays end.
   
   How does Kavya travel to the village? (a) by bus (b) by plane (c) by car (d) by train
5. 5.Joseph and his sister Mary went to the beach in Goa with their parents. They built a big sandcastle with towers and a moat. Suddenly, a large wave rushed in and washed half of it away. Mary started to cry. Joseph laughed and said they could build an even better one. Together they built a new castle, a little farther from the water.
   
   Where did they build the new castle? (a) on a rock (b) nearer the water (c) farther from the water (d) in the water
6. 6.Anil found a small puppy shivering under a bench at the bus stop. It was raining hard, and the puppy was wet and hungry. Anil wrapped it in his scarf and carried it home. His mother warmed some milk in a bowl. The puppy drank all of it and wagged its tail. Anil named the puppy Bijli because it ran as fast as lightning.
   
   Why did Anil name the puppy Bijli? (a) It was wet (b) It was black (c) It ran fast as lightning (d) It liked milk
7. 7.Arjun forgot his lunch box at home one day. At lunch time, he sat quietly in a corner with a sad face. His classmate Fatima noticed and came over to him. She shared her parathas and pickle with him. The next day, Arjun brought an extra banana for Fatima. From then on, they became the best of friends.
   
   In “She shared her parathas”, who is “She”? (a) the teacher (b) Fatima (c) Arjun’s mother (d) Arjun
8. 8.Arjun forgot his lunch box at home one day. At lunch time, he sat quietly in a corner with a sad face. His classmate Fatima noticed and came over to him. She shared her parathas and pickle with him. The next day, Arjun brought an extra banana for Fatima. From then on, they became the best of friends.
   
   What did Arjun forget at home? (a) his lunch box (b) his homework (c) his school bag (d) his water bottle
9. 9.Meher planted a mango seed in a pot on her balcony. Every morning, she gave it a little water. For many days, nothing happened, and Meher felt sad. Then one Sunday, she saw a tiny green shoot peeping out of the soil. She clapped her hands and called her grandfather to see it. Nanaji smiled and said that patience always pays.
   
   On which day did Meher see the shoot? (a) Monday (b) Saturday (c) Friday (d) Sunday
10. 10.Vikram’s school held a drawing competition on the theme “My City”. Vikram drew the busy Howrah Bridge with buses, taxis and people. His friend Priya drew a quiet lake with ducks. Vikram won second prize and Priya won first prize. Vikram felt a little disappointed at first. Then he congratulated Priya with a big smile.
    
    Who won first prize? (a) Vikram (b) Sanjay (c) Priya (d) Nobody
11. 11.Every evening, Pooja’s grandfather waters the plants in the courtyard. He has a tulsi plant, a rose bush and a tall curry leaf plant. One day, he fell ill and had to rest in bed for a week. Pooja took over his job. She watered the plants and pulled out the weeds. When Dadaji got better, he was happy to see the plants green and healthy.
    
    How long did Grandfather rest in bed? (a) two days (b) a month (c) a week (d) a day
12. 12.Arjun forgot his lunch box at home one day. At lunch time, he sat quietly in a corner with a sad face. His classmate Fatima noticed and came over to him. She shared her parathas and pickle with him. The next day, Arjun brought an extra banana for Fatima. From then on, they became the best of friends.
    
    What did Fatima share with Arjun? (a) bread and jam (b) parathas and pickle (c) rice and dal (d) idli and chutney

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