Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Mixed
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.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.
What wakes Kavya up in the village? (a) the cows (b) roosters (c) her father (d) an alarm clock -
2.A seed has a baby plant inside it. When a seed gets water, air and warmth, it starts to grow. This is called germination. First, a tiny root grows down into the soil. Then a small shoot grows up towards the light. Soon the first green leaves open. You can watch this happen by keeping a few moong seeds on wet cotton.
Which seeds can you keep on wet cotton to watch them grow? (a) salt (b) sand (c) rice grains (d) moong seeds -
3.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.
What seed did Meher plant? (a) a neem seed (b) a bean seed (c) a lemon seed (d) a mango seed -
4.Mother: Kunal, it is getting dark. Where were you?
Kunal: I was at Arif’s house, making a kite.
Mother: You should have told me before going.
Kunal: Sorry, Ma, I forgot.
Mother: I was worried, so please tell me next time.
Kunal: I promise I will.
Where was Kunal? (a) at school (b) at the market (c) in the park (d) at Arif’s house -
5.Sana wanted to learn to swim, but she was afraid of deep water. Her coach, Mary ma’am, started by teaching her to float in the shallow end of the pool. Slowly, Sana learnt to kick her legs and move her arms. After a month, she swam across the whole pool. She was so proud of herself. Now she goes swimming every Saturday.
What was Sana afraid of? (a) the coach (b) sunlight (c) deep water (d) the cold -
6.Our heart is a strong muscle about the size of our fist. It works like a pump and pushes blood all around the body. The heart never stops, even when we are asleep. Blood carries food and oxygen to every part of the body. When we run or play, our heart beats faster. Doctors listen to the heartbeat with a stethoscope.
How big is our heart? (a) the size of our fist (b) the size of our head (c) the size of a pea (d) the size of a ball -
7.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.
What did the crowd do? (a) went home (b) stayed silent (c) cheered for them (d) laughed at them -
8.Honeybees live together in a home called a hive. A hive has one queen bee, who lays all the eggs. The worker bees collect nectar from flowers and turn it into honey. They also clean the hive and look after the young bees. When a bee finds flowers, it does a special dance to tell the others where to go. Bees also help plants by carrying pollen from flower to flower.
What is the home of honeybees called? (a) a nest (b) a den (c) a burrow (d) a hive -
9.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.
What is wrong with Nikhil’s plant? (a) It has flowers (b) It has fruits (c) It is drooping (d) It is too tall -
10.Waiter: What would you like to eat?
Maya: One plate of idli, please.
Rohan: And I will have a masala dosa.
Waiter: Anything to drink?
Maya: Two glasses of mango juice. Not too cold, please.
Waiter: Your food will be ready in ten minutes.
Who orders a masala dosa? (a) the cook (b) Maya (c) the waiter (d) Rohan -
11.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) Riya is hungry (b) For a school fair (c) It is her birthday (d) Tomorrow is Diwali -
12.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.
When will the team practise? (a) every morning (b) on Saturday only (c) every evening (d) never
Answer key
- roosters
- moong seeds
- a mango seed
- at Arif’s house
- deep water
- the size of our fist
- cheered for them
- a hive
- It is drooping
- Rohan
- Tomorrow is Diwali
- every evening
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