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Reading comprehension lesson 12: Class 3 practice test · Set 53 · 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.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.

    Why can’t Salma play?
    (a) She is going out (b) She has a project to do (c) It is raining (d) She is ill
  2. 2.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 make it sweet (c) to hide it (d) to keep it warm
  3. 3.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 Rohit want to win?
    (a) an art prize (b) a quiz (c) a cricket match (d) the school race
  4. 4.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) Friday (b) Monday (c) Sunday (d) Saturday
  5. 5.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 a lake (b) to a fort (c) to a temple (d) to the beach
  6. 6.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 Priya draw?
    (a) a tall tree (b) a busy bridge (c) a big school (d) a quiet lake with ducks
  7. 7.Doctor: What is the matter, Pranav?
    Pranav: I have a stomach ache, doctor.
    Doctor: What did you eat yesterday?
    Pranav: I ate pani puri from a roadside stall.
    Doctor: The water may not have been clean. Take this medicine and drink boiled water.
    Pranav: I will. I won’t eat from that stall again.

    What does the doctor say may not have been clean?
    (a) the plate (b) the medicine (c) the water (d) his hands
  8. 8.Shopkeeper: Good morning! What would you like?
    Iqbal: I need two kilos of onions and one kilo of tomatoes, please.
    Shopkeeper: Here you are. That will be ninety rupees.
    Iqbal: Here is a hundred-rupee note.
    Shopkeeper: And here are your ten rupees back. Thank you!

    How many kilos of onions does Iqbal buy?
    (a) three (b) four (c) one (d) two
  9. 9.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.

    What time of day is it?
    (a) It is early morning (b) It is getting dark (c) It is noon (d) It is midnight
  10. 10.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.

    Where are camels found in India?
    (a) Sikkim (b) Assam (c) Kerala (d) Rajasthan
  11. 11.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 bring for Fatima the next day?
    (a) a mango (b) a toy (c) an extra apple (d) an extra banana
  12. 12.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) in his school (b) in a bus (c) on the pavement (d) at the park

Answer key

  1. She has a project to do
  2. to keep out flies
  3. the school race
  4. Sunday
  5. to a lake
  6. a quiet lake with ducks
  7. the water
  8. two
  9. It is getting dark
  10. Rajasthan
  11. an extra banana
  12. on the pavement

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