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Reading comprehension lesson 12: Class 3 practice test · Set 323 · 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.Deepa’s bicycle had a flat tyre. She did not know how to fix it, so she asked her neighbour, Thomas uncle. He showed her how to find the hole by putting the tube in a bucket of water. Tiny bubbles came out where the hole was. Thomas uncle stuck a patch on the hole and pumped air into the tyre. Now Deepa can fix a flat tyre all by herself.

    What did Thomas uncle stick on the hole?
    (a) a patch (b) a sticker (c) some tape (d) a leaf
  2. 2.Farhan’s kite was red with a long yellow tail. On the day of the kite festival, he went up to the terrace with his uncle. The wind was strong, and the kite flew higher than all the others. Then its string got stuck in a tall coconut tree. Farhan was worried, but his uncle gently pulled the string free. By evening, Farhan’s kite was still flying high in the sky.

    Who went up to the terrace with Farhan?
    (a) his sister (b) his uncle (c) his friend (d) his father
  3. 3.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.

    How do the other ants find the sugar?
    (a) bright light (b) a map (c) a smell trail (d) a loud sound
  4. 4.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.

    Who warmed the milk?
    (a) His mother (b) Anil (c) His father (d) His sister
  5. 5.Last Sunday, Ishaan and Zoya visited the city zoo with their class. First, they saw a pair of tigers resting in the shade. Next, they watched the elephants spray water with their trunks. Zoya’s favourite was the peacock, which opened its tail like a fan. Ishaan liked the noisy monkeys best. Before leaving, the teacher told them never to feed the animals.

    Which animals sprayed water with their trunks?
    (a) the elephants (b) the peacocks (c) the tigers (d) the monkeys
  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.

    When did Aman wash his shoes?
    (a) today (b) yesterday (c) this morning (d) last week
  7. 7.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 leaves (b) in their flowers (c) in the soil (d) in their roots
  8. 8.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) two weeks (b) one week (c) one month (d) three days
  9. 9.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.

    Why is the jar covered with a cloth?
    (a) to keep out flies (b) to keep it warm (c) to hide it (d) to make it sweet
  10. 10.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.

    When did Nikhil last water the plant?
    (a) yesterday (b) a month ago (c) this morning (d) four days ago
  11. 11.Ants are tiny insects, but they are very strong. An ant can carry things much heavier than its own body. Ants live together in large groups called colonies. Some ants build their homes under the ground, with many rooms and tunnels. When an ant finds food, it leaves a smell trail. Other ants follow this trail to reach the food.

    How do other ants reach the food?
    (a) They follow the trail (b) They dig a hole (c) They ask a bird (d) They fly there
  12. 12.Raju the potter makes clay pots near the river in his village. He digs wet clay from the riverbank and mixes it with water. Then he shapes the pots on a spinning wheel. He leaves them in the sun to dry for three days. Finally, he bakes them in a hot fire to make them hard. People from many villages come to buy his pots.

    Where does Raju get the clay?
    (a) from a shop (b) from his garden (c) from the riverbank (d) from the forest

Answer key

  1. a patch
  2. his uncle
  3. a smell trail
  4. His mother
  5. the elephants
  6. yesterday
  7. in their leaves
  8. two weeks
  9. to keep out flies
  10. four days ago
  11. They follow the trail
  12. from the riverbank

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