Divisional Model College, Faisalabad

Name: ________________ Class: 3rd English Reading Comprehension Passages

Reading Comprehension Passage: 1
Q. Read the short story and answer the questions below.
Anna and her Basketball Adventure
A group of teenage boys was playing basketball on the court at the park. The basketball
court didn't have a fence around it. If one of the boys missed the basket, someone had to catch the
basketball quickly so it wouldn't bounce too far away.
One of the boys was showing off, and he tossed the ball with all of his strength from the one
end of the court toward the basket on the other end. The ball was flying like
a rocket over the heads of all of the other boys. Then it kept right on flying.
It flew straight over the basket and out into the field.
Anna was sitting at the end of the field near the pond watching the ducks
swim. She heard some yelling and turned to see a big orange object coming
to her. The yelling was coming from the teenage boys.
"Stop the ball," one of them shouted.
The ball landed a few feet away from her. It started rolling and was heading right for the pond. The
ducks saw it nearing and started flapping their wings wildly in fear.
Anna saved the ducks and the ball. She threw her arms out to stop the ball just as it was about to splash
into the water.
"Bring it over here," called one of the boys.
Anna shyly walked the ball over to the court. She was only in grade school and older kids made her
nervous. They ended up being very nice though.
"Thanks kiddo," they all said at once. "Can I try a shot?" Anna asked the boys.
The boys said, "Sure," but they all chuckled because Anna was so much younger and shorter than them.
They didn't think she would be able to toss the ball even halfway to the basket.
Anna took the ball and stood at the free throw line. She concentrated hard and focused on the basket.
Then she gave it her best shot. The boys watched with amazement as the ball went straight into the
basket. Anna smiled as the boys all cheered loudly for her.

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Q.1 Answer the following questions.
1. Where was the group of teenage boys playing basketball?
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2. What was Anna watching while sitting near the pond?
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3. Why did the boys chuckle at Anna when she asked them to try a shot?
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4. Where was the yelling coming from?
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[Link] did Anna smile when her ball went straight into the basket?
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Q2. Make meaningful sentences of these words.

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1. nervous __________________________________________________________________

2. flapping __________________________________________________________________

3. bounced __________________________________________________________________

4. cheered __________________________________________________________________

5. focused __________________________________________________________________

Q.3 Fill in the blanks with words from the passage.

1. One of the boys _____________the ball with all of his strength.

2. The ball _____________a few feet away from her.

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3. Anna saved the ducks and ____________.

4. Anna took the ball and stood on the free__________ line.

5. The boys watched with _____________ as the ball went straight into the basket.

Q.4 Mark sentences as True or False.

1. The basketball court did not have a fence. ______________

2. Anna saw a big orange object coming to her. _____________

3. The little girl was not nervous. _____________

4. The boys did not allow Anna to try a shot. ______________

Q.5 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story (three each).

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Reading Comprehension Passage: 2

Q. Read the story below and answer the given questions.
Fortune and the beggar
One day a beggar was walking from house to house, carrying an old wallet in his hand. He
was asking for some money to buy something to eat As he was complaining about his
bad luck, he kept thinking why people who had so much money were never satisfied but
always wanted more.
He said, "Here's the master of this house I know him well He was a rich business man
who earned a lot of money. If he was sensible, he would’ve stopped then and spent the
rest of his life in case. But he thought hell get mountains of gold so he built ships and
sent them to see for trade" "But his ships destroyed due to great storms and he lost all

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 the wealth. People seem to be dissatisfied unless they have everything in the world "For me, if I’d only
have enough money to buy food and buy clothes, I wouldn’t want anything more."
Just then, Fortune came down the street. She saw the beggar and stopped. She said to him, "Listen! I
wish to help you hold your wallet and Ill pour gold into it. What falls into the wallet will be yours, and
every piece that falls on the ground will become dust Do you understand?"
"Oh, yes, I understand" said the beggar
"Your wallet is old, so do not load it too heavily. Be careful said Fortune The beggar was so happy that
he quickly opened his wallet, and gold started pouring in. The wallet become heavy
Is that enough?" asked Fortune
"Not yet."
"Isn't it cracking?"
"Just a little more, just add a handful or two."
Another piece was added, and the wallet got torn apart. The treasure fell on the ground and turned to
dust. The beggar had nothing now but his empty torn wallet. The greedy beggar was as poor as before.
Q.1 Choose the correct answer.

[Link]. STATEMENT A B C
1. Why did master of the house lose A robber stole it. His ships sank in the sea. He gave all the
all his money? money to the poor.

2. Why was the begger asking for to buy food to eat to buy a new wallet to become rich.
money?

3. Why was the beggar’s wallet like? fancy colorful odd

4. What happened to the gold that It turned to dust. The beggar collected it. It broke into
fell on the ground? pieces.

Q.2 Answer the following questions.

a) Why did the beggar walk from house to house?

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b) How did the master of the house try to become richer?
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c) What happened to the beggar's wallet when too much gold was poured into?
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d) What did Fortune try to make the beggar understand?

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Q3 . Make meaningful sentences of these words.

[Link] Words Sentences

1. satisfied _______________________________________________________________

2. sensible _______________________________________________________________

3. destroyed _______________________________________________________________

4. treasure _______________________________________________________________

5. greedy _______________________________________________________________

Q.4 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story (three each) .

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 Reading Comprehension Passage: 3
Q. Read the short story and answer the questions below.
Rainbow Treasure

In a small village, a legend told of a treasure hidden at the end of

the rainbow. Many tried to find it, but none succeeded. One day, a
curious girl named Lily decided to search for the treasure. She
followed the rainbow, walking through green fields and crossing
sparkling streams. The rainbow led her to a beautiful garden, full of
colorful flowers and delicious fruits.
Lily explored the garden and discovered a hidden cave.
Inside, she found a chest filled with glittering jewels and gold coins.
But, to her surprise, a note said: 'This treasure is not for one person
alone. Share it with the village, and it will bring joy and happiness to all.' Lily was happy to share the
treasure with her friends and family. Together, they used it to build a new school, a hospital, and a
playground.
The villagers were grateful to Lily for bringing them the treasure. From then on, the rainbow was
seen as a symbol of hope and happiness. Whenever it appeared in the sky, the villagers remembered
Lily's kindness and the treasure she shared with them. Lily learned that true treasure is not gold or
jewels, but the joy and happiness we bring to others."
Q.1 Answer the following questions.
1. Who searched for the treasure at the end of the rainbow?

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2. What did Lily find in the hidden cave?

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3. What did the note in the chest say?

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4. What did the villagers use the treasure for?

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5. What did Lily learn from her experience?

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Q.2 Fill in the blanks with words from the passage.

1. Lily followed the _______________________ to find the treasure.

2. The rainbow led her to a beautiful _______________________.

3. Inside the cave, Lily found a chest filled with _______________________.

4. The villagers used the treasure to build a new _______________________ .

5. Lily learned that true treasure is not gold or jewels, but the _________________ we bring to others.

Q.3 Mark sentences as True or False.

1. Lily found the treasure alone. ______________

2. The villagers used the treasure for personal gain. ______________

3. Lily shared the treasure with her friends and family. ______________

4. The rainbow was seen as a symbol of sadness. ______________

5. Lily learned that true treasure is gold and jewels. ______________

Q.4 Match the words in column A with antonyms in Column B and write correct answer in column C.

Sr. no Column A (words) Column B (Antonyms) Column C

1. happy a. city

2. remember b. sad

3. village c. forget

4. Kind d. sorrow

5. Joy e. Cruel

Q.5 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story (three each) .

[Link]. Nouns Verbs Adjectives

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 Reading Comprehension Passage: 4
Q. Read the short story and answer the questions below.
The snowflakes fell gently from the sky, covering everything in a thick layer of white. The
children were thrilled to see the snow and quickly ran
outside to play. They made snowballs and snowmen,
laughing and shouting with joy. Their mother watched from
the window, smiling at their happiness. After a while, she
called them inside for hot chocolate. As they came in, red-
cheeked and cold, she handed them each a steaming mug.
The hot drink warmed them up and they felt cozy and
comfortable. The living room was warm and cozy, filled with
the happy sounds of children's laughter. The snow outside
created a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The children felt happy and content, enjoying their snowy
afternoon. They played indoors, reading books and telling stories, feeling grateful for the surprise snow
day. As the afternoon came to an end, they settled in for a warm and cozy evening, feeling happy and
fulfilled."

Q.1 Answer the following questions.

1. What was the weather like on the afternoon described in the text?

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2. What did the children do when they saw the snowflakes?

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3. What did the mother make for the children to keep them warm?

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4. What did the children do after drinking the hot chocolate?

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5. What was the atmosphere like on that snowy afternoon?

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Q2. Make meaningful sentences of these words.

[Link] Words Sentences

1. snowflakes _______________________________________________________________

2. steaming _______________________________________________________________

3. laughter _______________________________________________________________

4. grateful _______________________________________________________________

5. peaceful _______________________________________________________________

Q.3 Fill in the blanks with words from the passage.

1. The children ran outside to play in the _______________________ .

2. The mother made _______________________ chocolate to keep the children warm.

3. The atmosphere in the living room was _______________________ .

4. The hot drink _________________them up.

5. The children felt happy and ______________.

6. The children were thrilled to see the ____________________.

Q.4 Match the words in column A with antonyms in Column B and write correct answer in column C.

Sr. no Column A(words) Column B(Antonyms) Column C

1. hot a. sad

2. noisy b. cold

3. cozy c. quiet

4. snowy d. uncomfortable

5. joyful e. sunny

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Q.5 Match the words in column A with Synonyms in Column B and write correct answer in column C.

Sr. no Column A(Words) Column B (Synonyms) Column C

1. children a. voice

2. thrilled b. softly

3. gently c. delighted

4. sound d. satisfied

5. fulfilled e. kids

Q.6 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story.

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Reading Comprehension Passage: 5

Q. Read the short story and answer the questions below.
Oliver and the Peppercorn

"Oliver was a curious and adventurous little boy. He loved to explore and play outside with his
friends. One day, while playing on the floor, he found a small peppercorn. He picked it up and put it in
his pocket, thinking it might come in handy later. Oliver forgot about the
peppercorn and went about his day, playing and having fun. Later, he felt
something tickling his leg. He looked down and was surprised to see a
tiny plant growing out of his pocket! The peppercorn had sprouted.
Oliver was so happy and excited. He carefully planted the peppercorn in
a pot and took care of it every day. He gave it water, sunlight, and love.
Slowly but surely, the plant grew bigger and stronger. Oliver loved
watching it grow and change every day. He saw new leaves and stems
appearing, and soon it had beautiful white flowers. Oliver was proud of
his little plant and showed it to his family and friends. They were all impressed and happy for him. Oliver

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learned that even small things can become big and strong with care and love. He was grateful for the
surprise of the peppercorn and the joy it brought him."

Q.1 Answer the following questions.

1. What did Oliver find on the floor?

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2. What happened to the peppercorn in Oliver's pocket?

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3. What did Oliver do with the sprouted peppercorn?

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4. What did Oliver learn from taking care of the plant?

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5. How did Oliver feel about his little plant?

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Q2 . Make meaningful sentences of these words.

[Link] Words Sentences

1. carefully _______________________________________________________________

2. grow _______________________________________________________________

3. sprouted _______________________________________________________________

4. impressed _______________________________________________________________

5. change _______________________________________________________________

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Q.3 Fill in the blanks with words from the passage.

1. Oliver found a small _______________________ on the floor.

2. The peppercorn _______________________ in Oliver's pocket.

3. Oliver planted the peppercorn in a _______________________ .

4. The plant _______________________ .bigger and stronger every day.

5. Oliver felt _______________________ of his little plant.

Q 4. Match the words in column A with antonyms in Column B and write correct answer in column C.

Sr. no Column A(words) Column B(Antonyms) Column C

1. show a. weak

2. strong b. lost

3. slowly c. ashamed

4. proud d. fast

5. found e. hide

Q.5 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story (five each) .

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 Reading Comprehension Passage: 5
Q. Read the short story and answer the questions below.
The Strange Star

"One night, a strange star appeared in the sky. It was brighter and larger than any other star. Scientists
were puzzled by its sudden appearance and strange behavior. The star seemed to be moving and
changing color, from red to blue to green. People all over the world were
fascinated by the star and gathered outside to gaze at it in wonder. As the days
passed, the star began to affect the Earth's tides and weather patterns. The oceans
churned and storms raged, causing destruction and chaos. Scientists raced to
understand the star's power and how to stop its effects.
They discovered that the star was actually a comet, one
that had been dormant for centuries. It was now active
and passing close to Earth, causing the disturbances. The
scientists worked together to find a solution, and eventually, the comet passed
by and the Earth returned to normal. The strange star had brought people
together in a shared experience of wonder and fear, and scientists had learned
valuable lessons about the universe and its mysteries."

Q.1 Answer the following questions.

[Link] appeared in the sky one night?

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[Link] were scientists puzzled by the star?

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[Link] did the star affect the Earth's tides and weather patterns?

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[Link] was the star actually revealed to be?

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[Link] did the experience of the strange star bring to people?

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Q.2 Match the words in column A with Synonyms in Column B and write correct answer in column C.

Sr. no Column A(Words) Column B (Synonyms) Column C

1. dormant a. confusion

2. chaos b. damage

3. fascinated c. precious

4. destruction d. hidden

5. valuable e. attracted

Q3. Match the words in Column A with antonyms in Column B and write correct answer in Column C.

Sr. no Column A(words) Column B(Antonyms) Column C

1. strange dim

2. large normal

3. bright small

4. together lazy

5. active apart

Q.4 Fill in the blanks with words from the passage.

1. The strange star appeared in the sky one _______________________ .

2. Scientists were puzzled by the star's sudden _______________________ .

3. The star seemed to be moving and changing _______________________ .

4. The star's effects on the Earth included churned _______________________ .

5. The scientists worked together to find a solution to the star's _______________________ .

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Q5 . Make meaningful sentences of these words.

[Link] Words Sentences

1. solutiom _______________________________________________________________

2. moving _______________________________________________________________

3. began _______________________________________________________________

4. shared _______________________________________________________________

5. puzzled _______________________________________________________________

Q.6 Pick out Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives from the story (five each) .

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