Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 13
Grade 3 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Reading Comprehension
Grade 3 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1J2TPIL-1UA6
1.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
2.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
3.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
4.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
5.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?
6.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
7.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
8.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
9.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
10.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 13
- Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
- Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
- Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
- Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
- Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
- Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
- A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
- Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
- The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
- Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
Worked example
Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.
Common mistake
Answering from memory instead of using the text.
Helpful hint
Underline the words that support your answer.