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.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.
What must Riya do first? (a) roll the ladoos (b) light lamps (c) wash her hands (d) buy sugar -
2.Frogs can live both in water and on land. A frog lays its eggs in water. Tadpoles come out of the eggs and swim with their tails, like tiny fish. Slowly, they grow legs and lose their tails. Then they hop out of the water as young frogs. Frogs catch insects with their long, sticky tongues. In the monsoon, you can hear them croaking loudly.
What do frogs use to catch insects? (a) their tails (b) their back legs (c) webbed feet (d) long, sticky tongues -
3.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) It is her birthday (b) Tomorrow is Diwali (c) Riya is hungry (d) For a school fair -
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 water bottle (b) the pickle jar (c) the milk pot (d) the rice bag -
5.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.
Which plant grows in the courtyard? (a) curry leaf (b) banana (c) coconut (d) mango -
6.Nandini was scared of the dark. One night, the lights went off during a storm. Her little cousin Bunty began to cry. Nandini forgot her own fear and lit a candle. She made shadow animals on the wall with her hands to make Bunty laugh. Soon both of them were giggling, and the dark did not seem so scary anymore.
What did Nandini make on the wall? (a) paintings (b) letters (c) shadow animals (d) paper flowers -
7.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 beach (b) the hills (c) the zoo (d) the market -
8.Nandini was scared of the dark. One night, the lights went off during a storm. Her little cousin Bunty began to cry. Nandini forgot her own fear and lit a candle. She made shadow animals on the wall with her hands to make Bunty laugh. Soon both of them were giggling, and the dark did not seem so scary anymore.
When did the lights go off? (a) during dinner (b) during a party (c) during a storm (d) in the morning -
9.Winds are moving air. A gentle wind is called a breeze, and it feels pleasant on a hot day. A very strong wind with heavy rain is called a storm. A cyclone is a huge storm that forms over the sea and can damage houses and trees. Before a cyclone, the weather office warns people near the coast. People then move to safe places until the cyclone passes.
What is a gentle wind called? (a) a cloud (b) a storm (c) a cyclone (d) a breeze -
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.
What did Priya draw? (a) a quiet lake with ducks (b) a big school (c) a busy bridge (d) a tall tree -
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 forget at home? (a) his homework (b) his lunch box (c) his water bottle (d) his school bag -
12.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) cried loudly (c) congratulated Priya (d) tore his drawing
Answer key
- wash her hands
- long, sticky tongues
- Tomorrow is Diwali
- the pickle jar
- curry leaf
- shadow animals
- the beach
- during a storm
- a breeze
- a quiet lake with ducks
- his lunch box
- congratulated Priya
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