English Language Studies: Comprehension Worksheets for Grade 3

Worksheet 1: Story Comprehension

Story:
Alex loved rainy days because he could wear his red rain boots and splash in puddles. One Saturday morning, it started to rain heavily. Alex grabbed his boots, raincoat, and umbrella and ran outside. The streets were wet, and water flowed like tiny rivers along the sidewalks. Alex found a huge puddle in the park and jumped into it, laughing as water splashed everywhere. Suddenly, he saw a little duckling struggling in the water. Alex carefully picked up the duckling and took it to a nearby pond, where its mother was waiting. The mother duck quacked loudly, and the duckling swam back to her. Alex felt happy knowing he had helped.

Questions:

Why did Alex love rainy days?
What did Alex wear when it rained?
What did Alex see while jumping in the puddle?
How did Alex help the duckling?
How do you think Alex felt after helping the duckling?

Answers:

Alex loved rainy days because he could splash in puddles.
He wore red rain boots, a raincoat, and carried an umbrella.
He saw a little duckling struggling in the water.
He picked up the duckling and took it to the pond where its mother was waiting.
Alex felt happy after helping the duckling.

Worksheet 2: True or False

Story:
Maya’s school organized a picnic in the forest. The students brought snacks, juice, and games. Maya packed a sandwich, an apple, and her favorite book. When they arrived, the teacher showed them a trail that led to a small waterfall. Maya and her friends walked along the trail, listening to birds chirping in the trees. They played games near the waterfall and had lunch on big rocks. Maya found some smooth, shiny stones near the water and kept them as souvenirs. At the end of the day, everyone returned to the bus, feeling tired but happy.

Questions:

Maya brought pizza and soda to the picnic. (True/False)
The students walked on a trail that led to a lake. (True/False)
Maya kept shiny stones as souvenirs. (True/False)
The students felt bored at the end of the day. (True/False)

Answers:

False.
False.
True.
False.

Worksheet 3: Sequencing Events

Story:
One winter morning, Emma decided to build a snowman. She put on her warm jacket, scarf, and gloves before going outside. First, she rolled a big ball of snow for the bottom. Next, she made a medium-sized ball for the middle and a smaller one for the head. Emma used buttons for the eyes, a carrot for the nose, and sticks for the arms. Then, she placed a hat on top of the snowman. When her little brother came outside, they played together in the snow and took pictures with their snowman.

Questions:

What did Emma do before going outside?
What did she use for the snowman’s nose?
What did Emma and her brother do after building the snowman?
Arrange the steps in the correct order:
a) Emma rolled a ball of snow for the head.
b) Emma placed a hat on the snowman.
c) Emma used a carrot for the nose.
d) Emma made the bottom ball first.

Answers:

She put on her jacket, scarf, and gloves.
She used a carrot for the snowman’s nose.
They played together in the snow and took pictures.
Correct Order:
- d) Emma made the bottom ball first.
- a) Emma rolled a ball of snow for the head.
- c) Emma used a carrot for the nose.
- b) Emma placed a hat on the snowman.

Worksheet 4: Inference and Vocabulary

Story:
On a warm summer evening, Oliver and his dad went fishing by the lake. They brought their fishing rods, a box of worms, and a picnic basket. The lake was calm, and the sky turned orange as the sun began to set. Oliver waited patiently for a fish to bite. After a long time, he finally felt a tug on his line. He pulled with all his strength and caught a big fish! His dad helped him take it off the hook, and they decided to let the fish go back into the water. Oliver smiled as the fish swam away. Afterward, they ate sandwiches and watched the stars in the night sky.

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