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Reading Comprehension

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-11GDE3-1HK5

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1.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
2.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
3.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
4.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
5.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?
6.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
7.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
8.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
9.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
10.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?

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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. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  2. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  3. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  4. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  5. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  6. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  7. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  8. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
  9. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  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.