Let's solve the
Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Worksheet titled *"The River"* by Lee Wang. I'll go through each question, provide the correct answer based on the passage, and explain how to find it.
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Passage Summary:
The passage describes the journey of a river from its origin in the mountains to the sea. It explains:
- The river starts high in the mountains where snow melts.
- The water flows downhill, carrying rocks, mud, and sand.
- It moves across plains and becomes wider.
- Finally, it reaches the sea, depositing mud and sand, which helps plants grow and supports animal life.
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Question 1: Where does the river flow down?
Answer: The river flows down the mountain, across the plains, and into the sea.
Explanation:
This is directly stated in the first sentence: *"The river flows down the mountain, across the plains and into the sea."* So we simply copy that information.
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Question 2: The river begins high in the mountains.
Answer: True
Explanation:
This is a true/false type question (though not labeled as such). The second sentence says: *"The river begins high in the mountains."* So the statement is
true.
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Question 3: What does happen when the snow melts?
Answer: The water moves down the mountainside.
Explanation:
Look at this sentence: *"There is a lot of snow. The snow melts and the water moves down the mountainside."* So, when snow melts, the water starts flowing downhill.
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Question 4: The water in the river carries along rocks.
Answer: True
Explanation:
The passage says: *"The water in the river carries along rocks."* This is a direct quote, so the statement is
true.
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Question 5: What does happen when the river flows into the sea?
Answer: The river drops all the mud and sand that it has carried along. Plants grow in the mud. Animals feed in the muddy water.
Explanation:
Find the part of the passage about the sea:
*"At the edge of the sea, the river drops all the mud and sand that it has carried along. Plants grow in the mud. Animals feed in the muddy water."*
So, three things happen — deposition of sediment, plant growth, and animal feeding.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
The river flows down the mountain, across the plains, and into the sea.
2.
True
3.
The water moves down the mountainside.
4.
True
5.
The river drops all the mud and sand that it has carried along. Plants grow in the mud. Animals feed in the muddy water.
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💡 Tips for Students:
- Always read the passage carefully.
- Look for key words like "when," "begins," "carries," or "drops" to find answers.
- For true/false questions, check if the statement matches exactly what’s in the text.
- Use your own words when explaining, but stay close to the original meaning.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade 3 reading comprehension worksheet.
