Grade 3 · Reading · Challenge
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 9
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 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-IGOAWA-ATPR
1.The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?
2.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
3.Wetlands absorb floodwater like a sponge. What does the simile explain?
4.The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?
5.The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?
6.The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?
7.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
8.Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?
9.Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?
10.A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?
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 9
- The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?It previews the main idea
- The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
- Wetlands absorb floodwater like a sponge. What does the simile explain?How wetlands hold water
- The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?Honesty
- The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
- The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?Residents raised concerns
- The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
- Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
- Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?Dry conditions and survival adaptations
- A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?It gives a firsthand perspective
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.