Reading comprehension for 3rd grade students involves understanding and interpreting texts. It includes identifying the main idea, details, sequence of events, cause and effect, and making inferences.
Definition of the term Reading Comprehension according to Wikipedia,
Reading comprehension is the ability to process written text, understand its meaning, and to integrate with what the reader already knows.
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The texts usually range from 200 to 400 words. Types of questions include multiple-choice, short answer, and true/false, focusing on literal understanding, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
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Reading Comprehension for 3rd grade
Reading Comprehension 1
Here, we have given a reading comprehension for 3rd grade.
Q. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.
The Adventurous Luna
Luna, an adventurous squirrel, lived in a vast meadow. Luna loved jumping between trees and collecting shiny objects. One morning, while searching for acorns, she discovered a strange round item near a bush. The compass was small. Luna picked it up and was fascinated by the spinning needle. She tapped it, thinking it was a playful bug. To her amazement, the needle always pointed the same way.
Luna eagerly showed the compass to her friends. They gathered around, curious to understand how it worked. They took turns spinning it, laughing at its consistent direction.
Later, a wise old tortoise arrived and explained to Luna and her friends that the compass helps find directions. Luna realised the importance of tools in exploring. From that day, she became even keener to discover new things in her meadow.
Questions:
Fill in the Blanks:
- Luna was an adventurous _______ who lived in a vast meadow.
- Luna loved jumping between _______ and collecting shiny objects.
- The strange round item Luna discovered was a _______.
- The compass had a spinning _______ that fascinated Luna.
- A wise old _______ explained the compass to Luna and her friends.
Multiple Choice Questions:
- What kind of animal was Luna?
- a) Rabbit
- b) Squirrel
- c) Fox
- d) Deer
- What did Luna think the spinning needle was?
- a) A piece of metal
- b) A playful bug
- c) A magic wand
- d) A leaf
- Who explained the function of the compass to Luna and her friends?
- a) A wise old owl
- b) A clever fox
- c) A wise old tortoise
- d) A friendly deer
- What does a compass help to find?
- a) Acorns
- b) Water
- c) Directions
- d) Shiny objects
One Word Answer Questions:
- Where did Luna live?
- What was Luna searching for when she found the compass?
- What part of the compass fascinated Luna?
- How did Luna feel after learning about the compass?
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Reading Comprehension for 3rd grade Worksheet 1
Answer Sheet for Worksheet 1
Answers:
Answer Sheet
Fill in the Blanks:
- Luna was an adventurous squirrel who lived in a vast meadow.
- Luna loved jumping between trees and collecting shiny objects.
- The strange round item Luna discovered was a compass.
- The compass had a spinning needle that fascinated Luna.
- A wise old tortoise explained the compass to Luna and her friends.
Multiple Choice Questions:
- What kind of animal was Luna?
- b) Squirrel
- What did Luna think the spinning needle was?
- b) A playful bug
- Who explained the function of the compass to Luna and her friends?
- c) A wise old tortoise
- What does a compass help to find?
- c) Directions
One Word Answer Questions:
- Where did Luna live?
- Meadow
- What was Luna searching for when she found the compass?
- Acorns
- What part of the compass fascinated Luna?
- Needle
- How did Luna feel after learning about the compass?
- Keen
Reading Comprehension for grade 3 Worksheet 2
Answer Sheet for Worksheet 2
Multiple Choice Questions:
- Answer: c) A magnifying glass
- Answer: b) Astonished
- Answer: c) An old wise owl
Fill in the Blanks:
- Milo was a curious rabbit who lived near a sparkling brook.
- Milo enjoyed collecting colourful pebbles.
- The magnifying glass was round with a handle.
- The friends giggled at how big their noses looked through the glass.
- Milo became eager to uncover secrets around his brook.
Vocabulary Questions:
- Answer: Shining brightly or glittering.
- Answer: Amazed (implied through the context of Milo’s reaction).
- Answer: Showing keen interest or enthusiasm to do something.
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