Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 6
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-RCT0L5-1UA6
1.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?
2.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
3.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
4.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
5.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
6.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?
7.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
8.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
9.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
10.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.
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 6
- Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
- Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
- The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
- Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
- Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
- The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
- The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
- Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
- Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
- 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.