Grade 3 reading comprehension
First reading in English: a few short sentences about a familiar topic such as family, pets or colors, with simple matching, multiple-choice and copy-a-word questions.
📏 25–60 words❓ 4–6 questions⏱️ about 15 minutes🎯 Starter
My Cat MitziA few short sentences about Noa and her cat Mitzi: how she looks, what she likes and where she sleeps.This Is My FamilyLily introduces her family, with a mother, a father, a big sister and a baby, in short and simple sentences.My RoomDana describes her room and the colors of the things in it: the walls, the bed, a chair and a lamp.Breakfast with DadA very short story about Anna, who eats breakfast with her dad before she goes to school.A Rainy DayA short story about Gal on a cold, rainy day, with a coat, boots and an umbrella, and a rainbow at the end.My Monster BubuLia describes the funny monster she drew, with three eyes, four arms and six legs.Ori's School BagWhat is in Ori's school bag? Books, a pencil case and a lunch box.What Am I?A riddle about a big black and white animal that lives on a farm and eats grass. Can you guess what it is?
Other levels
Grade 3 (Starter)25–60 words · 8 passagesGrade 4 (Pre-A1)45–85 words · 8 passagesGrade 5 (A1)70–120 words · 14 passagesGrade 6 (A1)100–150 words · 14 passagesGrade 7 (A1–A2)120–190 words · 30 passagesGrade 8 (A2)180–250 words · 30 passagesGrade 9 (A2–B1)220–310 words · 14 passagesModule A (B1)170–215 words · 10 passagesModule C (B1)250–320 words · 10 passagesModule E (B1–B2)330–420 words · 10 passagesModule G (B2)420–530 words · 10 passages
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Grade 3 passage?
25–60 words, with 4–6 questions. The suggested time in exam mode is 15 minutes.
What is the Grade 3 level like?
First reading in English: a few short sentences about a familiar topic such as family, pets or colors, with simple matching, multiple-choice and copy-a-word questions.
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