Here are the answers to the questions based on the reading passage:
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1. When was the first steam engine built?
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Nearly 200 years ago.
*Explanation:* The very first sentence of the passage says: “The first steam engine to pull a passenger train was built nearly 200 years ago.” So, that is the direct answer.
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2. Some trains use diesel fuel and some use electricity.
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a. True
*Explanation:* The passage clearly states: “Some trains use diesel fuel and some use electricity.” This makes the statement true.
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3. Which type of trains use diesel fuel?
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Trains that have large, heavy engines (that use less fuel than other engines).
*Explanation:* The passage says: “Trains that use diesel fuel have large, heavy engines that use less fuel than other engines.” So, it’s not just *any* train — it’s specifically those with large, heavy engines designed for efficiency.
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4. Electric trains run underground through
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b. Tunnel
*Explanation:* The passage states: “Some electric trains run underground through tunnels.” The correct word from the options is “Tunnel.”
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5. Which is the fastest train in the world and why?
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The bullet train is one of the fastest trains in the world because it is a Japanese electric train that can travel at 300 kilometers per hour.
*Explanation:* The passage says: “One of the fastest trains in the world is called the bullet train. It is a Japanese electric train. It can travel at 300 kilometers per hour.” So, we combine these facts to explain *which* train and *why* it’s considered one of the fastest — because of its high speed (300 km/h) and its technology (electric).
*(Note: The passage says “one of the fastest,” not “the fastest,” so be careful to repeat that wording if being precise.)*
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✔ All answers are directly supported by the text in the reading passage.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet for 3rd grade comprehension passages.
