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Grade 3 · Reading · On Level

Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 14

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 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-2FEDUY-1HK5

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

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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. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
  2. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  3. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  4. Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
  5. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  6. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  7. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  8. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  9. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  10. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain

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.