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Grade 3 · Reading · On Level

Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 18

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-1Y4N7IE-1HK5

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

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

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.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?

8.

The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?

9.

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

10.

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

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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. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  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. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  5. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  6. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  7. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  8. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  9. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  10. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair

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.