English · Class 3
Reading Comprehension
Learn Reading Comprehension with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Reading comprehension means understanding what a passage says — not just reading words aloud. Class 3 passages from Marigold and supplementary readers ask who, what, where, why, and how. Good readers read twice: once for gist, once for details.
Before You Read
- Read the title — it hints at the topic
- Skim the passage for main idea
- Note unfamiliar words; guess meaning from context
While Reading
- Ask: Who is the story about?
- Find where and when events happen
- Look for cause and effect: because, so, therefore
Answering Questions
- Answer in complete sentences
- Copy exact words from passage for factual questions
- Infer when the answer is not stated directly
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Find the main idea
Passage about ants storing food for winter. Main idea?
- 1Topic: ants and food
- 2Key action: storing for winter
Answer
Ants store food before winter arrives.
Inference
Rohan packed an umbrella though the sky was clear. Why might he?
- 1Weather forecast or habit
- 2He expects rain later
Answer
He thinks it may rain later.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Read the passage at least twice
- ✓ Title and first sentence often state topic
- ✓ Inference uses clues plus logic
- ✓ Answer in full sentences in exams
Exam Tips
- • Underline key sentences while reading
- • Match question words to passage parts
- • Do not add facts not in the passage
Practice MCQs — Reading Comprehension
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
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Main idea tells: