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Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence

Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 3

Grade 3 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.

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Reading Comprehension

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-S6RTO2-1UA6

1.

The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?

2.

Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?

3.

Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?

4.

The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?

5.

Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?

6.

The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?

7.

Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?

8.

Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?

9.

The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?

10.

A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.

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Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  2. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  3. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  4. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  5. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  6. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  7. Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
  8. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
  9. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  10. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth

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.