Comprehension Reading For Grade 3 Quiz

1. My Day Hi, my name is Joshua. I am a financial adviser. Yesterday I had a very busy day. I woke up at half past six. Waking up was so hard that I needed to wash my face with cold water to open my eyes. Then I went to the kitchen and had a cup of coffee and toast for breakfast. I brushed my teeth, took the trash out, ironed my clothes and finally I got dressed and left home around seven o'clock. I got on the bus at half past seven to downtown. I arrived at work at ten to eight. I needed to finish up six reports before noon. At twelve o'clock I had half an hour lunch with my colleagues. After lunch we had a meeting until two o'clock. Then I visited one of my clients at three o'clock to talk about his financial plans. I came back to work at around four o'clock and prepared three more reports. Finally at six I was able to leave my office and I was exhausted by the time I got home. Question: What do you think his job is?

An engineer

A doctor

An accountant

A teacher

Based on the information given, the correct answer is an accountant. The person in the passage is described as a financial adviser, which aligns with the job responsibilities of an accountant who provides advice and guidance on financial matters. The individual mentions tasks such as finishing reports, meeting with clients to discuss financial plans, and preparing reports, all of which are typical activities for an accountant.

Explanation

Based on the information given, the correct answer is an accountant. The person in the passage is described as a financial adviser, which aligns with the job responsibilities of an accountant who provides advice and guidance on financial matters. The individual mentions tasks such as finishing reports, meeting with clients to discuss financial plans, and preparing reports, all of which are typical activities for an accountant.

2. The Moon The Moon is the satellite of the Earth. It is about the quarter size of the Earth. It goes around the Earth approximately in one month. It is about 384,000 kilometers away from the Earth. There is no air or atmosphere around it, so there is no life on the Moon. It has about 13 and a half days daylight and 13 and a half nights of darkness. Temperatures on the Moon is 120 °C during the lunar day and -150 °C during the lunar night. Because there is no air or atmosphere, there is also no sound as the sound waves travel through the air. So, The Moon is very silent. question: Why there is no life on the Moon?

Because it is so far away.

Because it has only 13 days of daylight.

Because there is no atmosphere or air.

Because there is no sound.

The Moon does not have an atmosphere or air, which means there is no oxygen or other gases necessary for life to exist. Without an atmosphere, there is also no protection from harmful radiation or extreme temperatures. Therefore, the absence of an atmosphere or air is the main reason why there is no life on the Moon.

Explanation

The Moon does not have an atmosphere or air, which means there is no oxygen or other gases necessary for life to exist. Without an atmosphere, there is also no protection from harmful radiation or extreme temperatures. Therefore, the absence of an atmosphere or air is the main reason why there is no life on the Moon.

3. My Day Hi, my name is Joshua. I am a financial adviser. Yesterday I had a very busy day. I woke up at half past six. Waking up was so hard that I needed to wash my face with cold water to open my eyes. Then I went to the kitchen and had a cup of coffee and toast for breakfast. I brushed my teeth, took the trash out, ironed my clothes and finally I got dressed and left home around seven o'clock. I got on the bus at half past seven to downtown. I arrived at work at ten to eight. I needed to finish up six reports before noon. At twelve o'clock I had half an hour lunch with my colleagues. After lunch we had a meeting until two o'clock. Then I visited one of my clients at three o'clock to talk about his financial plans. I came back to work at around four o'clock and prepared three more reports. Finally at six I was able to leave my office and I was exhausted by the time I got home. Question: Which of the followings is incorrect?

He had a tiring day.

He works alone in his office.

He works in the city center.

He used public transportation

The correct answer is "He works alone in his office." This is incorrect because the passage mentions that the protagonist had lunch with his colleagues and also attended a meeting with them. This implies that he does not work alone in his office.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He works alone in his office." This is incorrect because the passage mentions that the protagonist had lunch with his colleagues and also attended a meeting with them. This implies that he does not work alone in his office.

4. Summer Job Hi, I am Evan. In summer, after schools are closed, I work at a theme park in a nearby coastal town. I love summer time and working at the park so I can't wait till the schools close for the summer. The amusement park where I work is really big with lots of fun rides and restaurants. But what's best about it is that it is actually built on the beach. This is a beach town and there is a really long boardwalk by the beach with many shops, food stores and stairs to the beach at several points. The main entrance to the park is also from the boardwalk. The park also has access to the beach so you can get to the beach by going through the park. I work there as a ride operator at one of the roller coasters which is the most fun. There are three other employees who work at the same ride with me. We welcome the riders, remind them the safety procedures and operate the ride. I work here for about two months every summer and enjoy it very much. They organize several fun events over the summer with free food, ice-cream and games for the workers. The park access is free for the employees so I can ride the rides as much as I want. My family and friends love visiting me here because I can get them free admission to the park too. The only bad part about working here is that it gets too hot sometimes. But even then, I can just jump in the cool waters of the Atlantic ocean and refresh. Question: What does Evan like the most about the park?

It has many fun rides.

The roller coaster.

The park is on the beach.

Free food and ice-cream.

Evan likes the most about the park is that it is built on the beach. He mentions that the amusement park is located in a beach town and there is a long boardwalk with shops and food stores leading to the beach. He also mentions that the park has access to the beach, allowing visitors to easily go from the park to the beach. This suggests that Evan enjoys the proximity to the beach and the opportunity to enjoy both the park and the beach during his summer job.

Explanation

Evan likes the most about the park is that it is built on the beach. He mentions that the amusement park is located in a beach town and there is a long boardwalk with shops and food stores leading to the beach. He also mentions that the park has access to the beach, allowing visitors to easily go from the park to the beach. This suggests that Evan enjoys the proximity to the beach and the opportunity to enjoy both the park and the beach during his summer job.

5. Dear Daniel, If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines etc. depending on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar. Question: What is the main point of this e-mail?

What can we do to improve our English

Difficulties of learning English

Problems of learning a second language alone

What's the best way of learning English

The main point of this email is to provide suggestions on how to improve English language skills. The email advises the reader to build up their vocabulary by reading extensively, guessing word meanings from context, using a dictionary, and watching movies in English. It also emphasizes the importance of regular revision and suggests keeping a vocabulary notebook. The email concludes by stating that communication can be achieved through the use of words, even if grammar and word order are not perfect.

Explanation

The main point of this email is to provide suggestions on how to improve English language skills. The email advises the reader to build up their vocabulary by reading extensively, guessing word meanings from context, using a dictionary, and watching movies in English. It also emphasizes the importance of regular revision and suggests keeping a vocabulary notebook. The email concludes by stating that communication can be achieved through the use of words, even if grammar and word order are not perfect.

6. Dear Daniel, If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines etc. depending on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar. Question: Which of the followings is incorrect?

We should use a translator for all the unknown words.

We should read a lot.

We should take notes when we learn new words

We should practice as much as we can.

Using a translator for all unknown words is incorrect because it can hinder the development of vocabulary and language skills. It is more effective to try to understand the meaning of unknown words from the context or use an English to English dictionary. Relying solely on a translator can prevent the learner from fully grasping the nuances and usage of words in different contexts.

Explanation

Using a translator for all unknown words is incorrect because it can hinder the development of vocabulary and language skills. It is more effective to try to understand the meaning of unknown words from the context or use an English to English dictionary. Relying solely on a translator can prevent the learner from fully grasping the nuances and usage of words in different contexts.

7. The Moon The Moon is the satellite of the Earth. It is about the quarter size of the Earth. It goes around the Earth approximately in one month. It is about 384,000 kilometers away from the Earth. There is no air or atmosphere around it, so there is no life on the Moon. It has about 13 and a half days daylight and 13 and a half nights of darkness. Temperatures on the Moon is 120 °C during the lunar day and -150 °C during the lunar night. Because there is no air or atmosphere, there is also no sound as the sound waves travel through the air. So, The Moon is very silent. question: Which of the followings is incorrect?

The Moon turns around the Earth.

The Moon is hotter than the Earth in daytime.

The Moon is bigger than the Earth

It takes one month for the Moon to go around the Earth.

The statement "The Moon is bigger than the Earth" is incorrect. The passage clearly states that the Moon is about a quarter of the size of the Earth, indicating that the Earth is bigger than the Moon.

Explanation

The statement "The Moon is bigger than the Earth" is incorrect. The passage clearly states that the Moon is about a quarter of the size of the Earth, indicating that the Earth is bigger than the Moon.

8. Summer Job Hi, I am Evan. In summer, after schools are closed, I work at a theme park in a nearby coastal town. I love summer time and working at the park so I can't wait till the schools close for the summer. The amusement park where I work is really big with lots of fun rides and restaurants. But what's best about it is that it is actually built on the beach. This is a beach town and there is a really long boardwalk by the beach with many shops, food stores and stairs to the beach at several points. The main entrance to the park is also from the boardwalk. The park also has access to the beach so you can get to the beach by going through the park. I work there as a ride operator at one of the roller coasters which is the most fun. There are three other employees who work at the same ride with me. We welcome the riders, remind them the safety procedures and operate the ride. I work here for about two months every summer and enjoy it very much. They organize several fun events over the summer with free food, ice-cream and games for the workers. The park access is free for the employees so I can ride the rides as much as I want. My family and friends love visiting me here because I can get them free admission to the park too. The only bad part about working here is that it gets too hot sometimes. But even then, I can just jump in the cool waters of the Atlantic ocean and refresh. question: Which of the followings is incorrect?

Evan doesn't go to school in summer

Evan operates a roller coaster by himself

Evan loves working at the park

Evan likes to cool off in the ocean when it gets too hot

Evan operates a roller coaster by himself. The passage mentions that Evan works at a roller coaster, but it also states that there are three other employees who work at the same ride with him. Therefore, it can be inferred that Evan does not operate the roller coaster by himself.

Explanation

Evan operates a roller coaster by himself. The passage mentions that Evan works at a roller coaster, but it also states that there are three other employees who work at the same ride with him. Therefore, it can be inferred that Evan does not operate the roller coaster by himself.

9. My Day Hi, my name is Joshua. I am a financial adviser. Yesterday I had a very busy day. I woke up at half past six. Waking up was so hard that I needed to wash my face with cold water to open my eyes. Then I went to the kitchen and had a cup of coffee and toast for breakfast. I brushed my teeth, took the trash out, ironed my clothes and finally I got dressed and left home around seven o'clock. I got on the bus at half past seven to downtown. I arrived at work at ten to eight. I needed to finish up six reports before noon. At twelve o'clock I had half an hour lunch with my colleagues. After lunch we had a meeting until two o'clock. Then I visited one of my clients at three o'clock to talk about his financial plans. I came back to work at around four o'clock and prepared three more reports. Finally at six I was able to leave my office and I was exhausted by the time I got home. Question: Which of the following questions you cannot answer?

Why was Joshua so sleepy?

How many reports did he finish?

What time did he have his lunch?

Why did he visit his client?

The passage states that Joshua needed to finish six reports before noon and prepared three more reports after visiting his client. However, it doesn’t confirm if he actually finished all six reports before noon—it only mentions that he needed to complete them. While the total number of reports prepared after his client visit is clear, the number of reports finished before noon is not specified. Therefore, the question "How many reports did he finish?" cannot be answered because the passage lacks confirmation of the reports completed before noon.

Explanation

The passage states that Joshua needed to finish six reports before noon and prepared three more reports after visiting his client. However, it doesn’t confirm if he actually finished all six reports before noon—it only mentions that he needed to complete them. While the total number of reports prepared after his client visit is clear, the number of reports finished before noon is not specified. Therefore, the question "How many reports did he finish?" cannot be answered because the passage lacks confirmation of the reports completed before noon.

10. Dear Daniel, If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines etc. depending on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar. Question: What is the most important thing to communicate with people according to the writer?

Grammar

Vocabulary

Order of the words use

Advanced English course

The writer suggests that building up vocabulary is the most important thing to communicate with people. They mention that having a good vocabulary allows you to understand unknown words in context, helps with pronunciation, and enables effective communication. The writer also emphasizes the importance of reading, using a dictionary, watching movies in English, and keeping a vocabulary notebook to improve vocabulary skills. Therefore, based on the writer's advice, vocabulary is the most important thing to communicate with people.

Explanation

The writer suggests that building up vocabulary is the most important thing to communicate with people. They mention that having a good vocabulary allows you to understand unknown words in context, helps with pronunciation, and enables effective communication. The writer also emphasizes the importance of reading, using a dictionary, watching movies in English, and keeping a vocabulary notebook to improve vocabulary skills. Therefore, based on the writer's advice, vocabulary is the most important thing to communicate with people.

11. Dear Matilda, It's been a month I haven't heard from you. I hope you are well. I had a terrible day at school yesterday. My friends and I were playing volleyball in the school yard when I suddenly fell and twisted my ankle. At first I didn't feel much pain, but later on it started hurting badly. I had difficulty walking so my friends helped me around. They took me to a hospital and stayed with me until my mom and dad arrived. The doctor said it was broken and I needed to rest for a month. We came home last night and I feel better now. This incident also made me realize how valuable friendships are. I don't know what I would do without them. So I want to say I feel very happy to have such good friends like you. Question: Which of the followings is incorrect?

She hurt her arm.

She injured her ankle.

Her friends helped her get to a hospital.

She won't be able to go to school for a month.

The correct answer is "She hurt her arm." The passage clearly states that the protagonist twisted her ankle and had to go to the hospital because it was broken. There is no mention of any injury to her arm.

Explanation

The correct answer is "She hurt her arm." The passage clearly states that the protagonist twisted her ankle and had to go to the hospital because it was broken. There is no mention of any injury to her arm.

12. The Moon The Moon is the satellite of the Earth. It is about the quarter size of the Earth. It goes around the Earth approximately in one month. It is about 384,000 kilometers away from the Earth. There is no air or atmosphere around it, so there is no life on the Moon. It has about 13 and a half days daylight and 13 and a half nights of darkness. Temperatures on the Moon is 120 °C during the lunar day and -150 °C during the lunar night. Because there is no air or atmosphere, there is also no sound as the sound waves travel through the air. So, The Moon is very silent. Question: Which of the following options cannot complete the sentence "Because there is no air or atmosphere on the Moon, ----."?

There is no sound.

There is no life.

We cannot cook there.

It is the satellite of the Earth

The sentence is discussing the absence of air or atmosphere on the Moon and the consequences of this. The options "there is no sound" and "there is no life" both relate to the absence of air and atmosphere, so they can complete the sentence. The option "we cannot cook there" is not directly related to the absence of air or atmosphere, so it can also complete the sentence. However, the option "it is the satellite of the Earth" does not provide any information about the absence of air or atmosphere, so it cannot complete the sentence.

Explanation

The sentence is discussing the absence of air or atmosphere on the Moon and the consequences of this. The options "there is no sound" and "there is no life" both relate to the absence of air and atmosphere, so they can complete the sentence. The option "we cannot cook there" is not directly related to the absence of air or atmosphere, so it can also complete the sentence. However, the option "it is the satellite of the Earth" does not provide any information about the absence of air or atmosphere, so it cannot complete the sentence.

13. Dear Matilda, It's been a month I haven't heard from you. I hope you are well. I had a terrible day at school yesterday. My friends and I were playing volleyball in the school yard when I suddenly fell and twisted my ankle. At first I didn't feel much pain, but later on it started hurting badly. I had difficulty walking so my friends helped me around. They took me to a hospital and stayed with me until my mom and dad arrived. The doctor said it was broken and I needed to rest for a month. We came home last night and I feel better now. This incident also made me realize how valuable friendships are. I don't know what I would do without them. So I want to say I feel very happy to have such good friends like you. Question: What does the girl want to emphasize in her e-mail?

The importance of friendship.

She should stop playing volleyball.

The terrible day she had.

The importance of school.

The girl wants to emphasize the importance of friendship in her email. She mentions how her friends helped her when she twisted her ankle and took her to the hospital. This incident made her realize how valuable friendships are and she feels happy to have good friends like the recipient of the email.

Explanation

The girl wants to emphasize the importance of friendship in her email. She mentions how her friends helped her when she twisted her ankle and took her to the hospital. This incident made her realize how valuable friendships are and she feels happy to have good friends like the recipient of the email.