Let’s go through each question one by one using the story “Catching Trout”.
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Q1. What kind of fish did John catch and with what rod?
From the story:
> “He caught a trout in the brook near his house.”
> “I caught it with my new fishing rod.”
So, John caught a
trout, and he used his
shiny new fishing rod.
✔ Answer: He caught a trout with his shiny new fishing rod.
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Q2. Where does a trout live?
From the story:
> “It needs to go back to its cold brook.”
Also, John caught it in the brook, and his mom says it can’t live in warm waters — so it lives in cold water like a brook.
✔ Answer: A trout lives in a cold brook (or cold fresh water).
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Q3. The trout was __________ in the __________.
From the story:
> “The trout was splashing in the water so I caught it.”
So we fill in:
“The trout was
splashing in the
water.”
✔ Answer: splashing, water
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Q4. "What will you do with it now?" was asked by the __________
From the story:
> Then, John's mother asked, "What will you do with it now?"
✔ Answer: mother
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Q5. Where did the mother say the trout will not live?
From the story:
> “No son, you must put it back as trout cannot live in warm waters.”
She also mentions it won’t survive in a bucket or aquarium — but the direct reason she gives is that it can’t live in
warm waters.
✔ Answer: In warm waters (or in a bucket/aquarium — but best answer based on her explanation is “warm waters”)
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Final Answer:
Q1. He caught a trout with his shiny new fishing rod.
Q2. A trout lives in a cold brook.
Q3. The trout was splashing in the water.
Q4. mother
Q5. In warm waters
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comprehension worksheets for grade 3.
