Comprehension Worksheets for Class 3 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 12: Class 3 practice test · Set 893 · 12 questions

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.

1. 1.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.
   
   What does blood carry to every part of the body? (a) water and salt (b) light and heat (c) air and smoke (d) food and oxygen
2. 2.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.
   
   With whom did Ishaan and Zoya visit the zoo? (a) their parents (b) their uncle (c) their class (d) their neighbours
3. 3.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 flowers does Kavya pick? (a) marigold (b) jasmine (c) lotus (d) roses
4. 4.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) at the park (d) on the pavement
5. 5.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 is the final match? (a) on Friday (b) on Saturday (c) today (d) on Sunday
6. 6.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.
   
   What did Anil wrap the puppy in? (a) a blanket (b) his scarf (c) a towel (d) his shirt
7. 7.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) Saturday (b) Friday (c) Monday (d) Sunday
8. 8.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.
   
   When does Pooja’s grandfather water the plants? (a) every morning (b) on Sundays (c) at night (d) every evening
9. 9.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) science book (b) Hindi book (c) maths book (d) English book
10. 10.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 Fatima share with Arjun? (a) idli and chutney (b) rice and dal (c) bread and jam (d) parathas and pickle
11. 11.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.
    
    Who opened the door? (a) A shopkeeper (b) A young girl (c) An old man (d) A policeman
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.
    
    Who went with Gurpreet to the address? (a) his friend (b) a policeman (c) his father (d) his elder brother

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