
Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 15
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-1HEW3CR-1UA6
1.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
2.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
3.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
4.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
5.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
6.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.
7.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
8.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
9.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
10.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
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 15
- Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
- The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
- Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
- Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
- Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
- A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
- The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
- Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
- Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
- The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
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.