Grade 3 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 7
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-R2TEW6-1UA6
1.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
2.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
3.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
4.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
5.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
6.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
7.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.
8.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
9.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
10.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?
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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- Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
- A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
- Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
- The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
- The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
- Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
- A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
- Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
- The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
- 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.