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Reading comprehension lesson 12: Class 3 practice test · Set 845 · 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.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) True (b) False
  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.

    How long will the pickle take?
    (a) about one week (b) one year (c) one month (d) one day
  3. 3.Teacher: Why are you late today, Neha?
    Neha: Ma’am, our school bus broke down on the way.
    Teacher: Oh dear! How did you come then?
    Neha: My father dropped me on his scooter.
    Teacher: All right. Please sit down and open your maths book.
    Neha: Thank you, ma’am.

    Which book does the teacher ask Neha to open?
    (a) English book (b) maths book (c) science book (d) Hindi book
  4. 4.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) some tape (b) a sticker (c) a patch (d) a leaf
  5. 5.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.

    In “She shared her parathas”, who is “She”?
    (a) Arjun (b) Arjun’s mother (c) Fatima (d) the teacher
  6. 6.The Moon is Earth’s closest neighbour in space. It does not make its own light. The Moon shines because sunlight falls on it and bounces off. As the Moon goes around Earth, we see different shapes of it. On a full moon night, we see the whole round Moon. On a new moon night, we cannot see the Moon at all. It takes about a month for the Moon to go around Earth.

    True or false: The Moon makes its own light.
    (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.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) one month (b) three days (c) two weeks (d) one week
  8. 8.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 does “drooping” mean here?
    (a) growing fast (b) hanging down (c) standing tall (d) turning red
  9. 9.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.

    What takes in water from the soil?
    (a) the flowers (b) the fruits (c) the roots (d) the leaves
  10. 10.Harpreet: Nani, what are you planting?
    Nani: These are tomato seedlings. I will plant them in a row.
    Harpreet: How far apart should they be?
    Nani: About one hand’s length, so each plant gets enough space.
    Harpreet: When will we get tomatoes?
    Nani: In about two months, if we water them every day.

    What is Nani planting?
    (a) rose plants (b) mango trees (c) tomato seedlings (d) chilli seeds
  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) an extra apple (b) a mango (c) a toy (d) an extra banana
  12. 12.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.

    Which word is the opposite of “strong”?
    (a) weak (b) high (c) fast (d) windy

Answer key

  1. False
  2. about one week
  3. maths book
  4. a patch
  5. Fatima
  6. False
  7. two weeks
  8. hanging down
  9. the roots
  10. tomato seedlings
  11. an extra banana
  12. weak

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