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Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence

Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 4

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-QSTT77-1UA6

1.

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

2.

Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?

7.

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

8.

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

9.

Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?

10.

Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?

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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.

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  1. Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
  2. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  3. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  4. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  5. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
  6. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  7. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  8. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  9. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  10. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map

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.