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Reading Comprehension

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-2PDZJX-1HK5

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1.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
2.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
3.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
4.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
5.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
6.A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.
7.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
8.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
9.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
10.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?

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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. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  2. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  3. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  4. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  5. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  6. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
  7. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
  8. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  9. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  10. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents

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.