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Reading comprehension lesson 12: Class 3 practice test · Set 207 · 12 questions
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Reading tip (Prove it from the passage): Read the passage and see what kind it is. Find the key word of the question in the passage. Choose the option that the line proves.

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  1. 1.The camel is called the ship of the desert. It can walk for many days on hot sand without drinking water. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. Its wide, flat feet do not sink into the sand. The hump on its back stores fat, not water. In India, camels are found in the deserts of Rajasthan.

    What is the camel called?
    (a) the sand king (b) the desert horse (c) the ship of the desert (d) the king of the jungle
  2. 2.Rohit wanted to win the school race more than anything. Every morning, he ran two rounds of the park before school. On race day, he tripped near the finish line and fell. His friend Simran stopped running and helped him stand up. They crossed the finish line together, holding hands. They did not win, but everyone in the crowd cheered for them.

    True or false: Rohit and Simran won the race.
    (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.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 Kabir see in the sky?
    (a) a kite (b) the Moon (c) a rainbow (d) an aeroplane
  4. 4.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.

    What is Aai covering with a cloth?
    (a) the pickle jar (b) the milk pot (c) the water bottle (d) the rice bag
  5. 5.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.

    How should Riya roll the ladoos?
    (a) square (b) long and thin (c) small and round (d) big and flat
  6. 6.The Sharma family was going on a picnic to a lake. Mother packed puris, potato curry and lemon rice. Father carried a big mat and a cricket bat. When they reached the lake, dark clouds covered the sky. It began to pour, so they ran into a small shelter. They ate their lunch there and watched the rain fall on the lake.

    Where was the family going for the picnic?
    (a) to the beach (b) to a fort (c) to a temple (d) to a lake
  7. 7.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 ran fast as lightning (b) It was black (c) It was wet (d) It liked milk
  8. 8.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) on the pavement (b) at the park (c) in his school (d) in a bus
  9. 9.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.

    What did Vikram do in the end?
    (a) went home (b) congratulated Priya (c) cried loudly (d) tore his drawing
  10. 10.Our teeth help us bite and chew food. Children have twenty milk teeth, which fall out one by one. New, stronger teeth grow in their place. Sugary food and sticky sweets can cause holes in our teeth. So we should brush our teeth twice a day, in the morning and at night. We should also rinse our mouth with water after every meal.

    How many milk teeth do children have?
    (a) thirty (b) sixteen (c) twenty (d) ten
  11. 11.Plants make their own food in their leaves. To do this, they need sunlight, water and air. The roots take in water from the soil. The green colour in the leaves helps them catch sunlight. Animals cannot make their own food like plants do. That is why plants are very important for all living things.

    Where do plants make their food?
    (a) in their roots (b) in their leaves (c) in their flowers (d) in the soil
  12. 12.The Sun is a star, the closest one to Earth. It is a huge ball of very hot gases. The Sun gives us light and heat. Without the Sun, there would be no plants, animals or people on Earth. The Sun looks small only because it is very far away. We must never look straight at the Sun, because it can hurt our eyes.

    Which two things does the Sun give us?
    (a) rain and snow (b) wind and clouds (c) food and water (d) light and heat

Answer key

  1. the ship of the desert
  2. False
  3. a rainbow
  4. the pickle jar
  5. small and round
  6. to a lake
  7. It ran fast as lightning
  8. on the pavement
  9. congratulated Priya
  10. twenty
  11. in their leaves
  12. light and heat

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