Free Year 3 Comprehension — literal meaning Practice | Skillo

Question 1 — Easy

Read the passage below, then answer the question. The local library in Bendigo was running a special reading challenge during the summer holidays. Children could borrow up to five books at a time and earn stickers for every book they finished. Priya had already read seven books in two weeks. She especially loved stories about animals and adventures in faraway places. Her little brother Arjun had just started the challenge too. He chose picture books about trucks and trains. The librarian, Ms Okafor, said the challenge would finish at the end of January. What kinds of books did Priya like most?

Answer: The passage clearly states that Priya 'especially loved stories about animals and adventures in faraway places'. The other options describe different things from the passage.

Question 2 — Medium

Read the passage below, then answer the question. Mia's school held a Harmony Day celebration in March. Each class was asked to bring a dish of food that represented their family's culture. Mia's family had come from the Philippines, so she and her mum made pancit — a noodle dish with vegetables and chicken. When Mia carried the tray into the school hall, the smell made everyone turn around. Her teacher, Mr Osei, said that noodles in many cultures are a symbol of long life and good luck. Mia felt proud as her classmates lined up to try her dish and asked her questions about the Philippines. What did Mr Osei say noodles represent in many cultures?

Answer: Mr Osei tells the class that noodles in many cultures are a symbol of long life and good luck, as stated directly in the passage.

Question 3 — Hard

Read the passage below, then answer the question. When Kofi's class studied the water cycle, their teacher set up a simple experiment. She placed a bowl of water on the sunny windowsill and covered it tightly with clear plastic wrap. By the end of the school day, tiny droplets had formed on the inside of the plastic. Their teacher explained that the sun's warmth caused water to evaporate from the bowl and rise as vapour. When the vapour hit the cooler plastic, it condensed back into droplets — just like clouds forming in the sky. Kofi realised this was the same process that caused rain. He told his mum about it that evening and she said the experiment sounded like real science. What happened to the water vapour when it reached the plastic wrap?

Answer: The passage states that when vapour hit the cooler plastic, 'it condensed back into droplets.' Evaporation is the opposite process, and the passage does not mention ice.