Unseen Passage For Class 3

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 1

Read the following passage and answer the questions:

A hungry lion went in search of a prey. But he was not able to find any prey. He saw a cave. It
was a jackal's cave. The lion thought he would wait there till evening as by that time the jackal
would come and he would eat him up. When the jackal returned, he smelt something. He
thought of a trick. He said "Hello cave! "How are you?" There was no response. The jackal
again repeated his words. Now the lion replied, "I am fine". The jackal came to know about the
presence of the lion. He ran away before he could fall prey to the lion.

Questions -

1. Who was hungry?

(A) Jackal
(B) Lion
(C) Both

2. Who replied, "I am fine?"

(A) Cave
(B) Jackal
(C) Lion

3. Who was hiding in the cave?

(A) Lion
(B) Jackal
(C) No-one
4. Who said, "Hello cave! How are you?"
(A) Jackal
(B) Lion
(C) Fox

5. Who played the trick?

(A) Cave
(B) Lion
(C) Jackal

6. Who ran away?

(A) Lion
(B) Jackal
(C) Both

Answers -

1. (B) Lion

2. (C) Lion

3. (A) Lion

4. (A) Jackal

5. (C) Jackal

6. (B) Jackal

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 2

Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Dr Rajendra Prasad was a simple man. He was born on 3ed December 1884. He was our first
President. He was of the belief that it was wrong on the part of anyone to multiply his needs. His
motto was simple living and high thinking. He was a great believer in industries because he
thought that they were the means to national prosperity.
Questions -

1. Who was our first President?

2. When was Dr. Rajendra Prasad born?

3. What type of life did Dr. Rajendra Prasad live?

4. What did he believe in?

5. What was his motto?

6.. Make a sentence using each of the following words:

● Opinion
● Multiply
● Simplicity
● Prosperity

Answers -

1. Dr Rajendra Prasad was our 1st President.

2. Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on 3ed December 1884.

3. He lived a simple life.

4. He believed that it was wrong on the part of anyone to multiply his needs.

5. His motto was simple living and high thinking.

6. Opinion - In my opinion Ram is a good boy.

Multiply - Multiply your happiness by sharing it.
Simplicity - I believe in simplicity.
Prosperity - Hard work leads to prosperity.

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 3

Read the following passage and answer the questions:

The sun is a star. All the planets in the solar system revolve around the sun. It is a big ball of fire
and glasses. It gives out heat, light and energy. The sun emits so much heat that nobody can go
near it. Planets like Mercury and Venus are the closest to the sun, and are very hot. The earth is
at the right distance. It is neither hot nor cold. The light and heat are essential for the plants,
animals and all living things on the earth. Without the sun, life on the earth would come to an
end.

Questions -

1. What is the sun?

2. What does the sun give out?

3. What revolves around the sun?

4. What is essential for life?

5. Which planets are closest to the sun?

Answers -

1. Sun is a star.

2. The sun gives us heat, light and energy.

3. All the planets in the solar system revolve around the sun.

4. The light and heat are essential for life.

5. Mercury and Venus are the closest to the sun.

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 4

Read the following passage and answer the questions:
In olden days, transportation was the biggest problem. People used to travel on the backs of
animals or on vehicles drawn by animals such as bullocks, camels etc.

With the advent of science and technology, the means of transport improved a lot. Engines run
by diesel, petrol or electricity are being used. We are familiar with land vehicles such as cars,
buses, trucks, scooters, trains etc. We can reach London or America within 24 hours by using
airplanes. With these inventions, there is no need to burden animals anymore. The modern
means of transport are quick and time saving too.

Questions -

1. What were the means of transport in the olden days?

2. Name some modern land vehicles.

3. How can we reach distant places within hours?

4. What are the benefits of using modern means of transport?

Answers -

1. In older days People used to travel on the backs of animals or on vehicles drawn by animals
such as bullocks, camels etc.

2. Cars, buses, trucks are some modern land vehicles.

3. We can reach distant places within hours by using airplanes.

4. The modern means of transport are quick and time saving too.

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 5

Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Coconut grows in hot countries like India. It grows in coastal areas. The tree has long leaves at
the top. It has no branches. The leaves are used in hatching the huts. The spines of leaves are
used to make brooms.

A coconut is a big nut, it contains a sweet liquid, which is good for our health. Inside the nut
there is a soft kernel which is very tasty. We get oil from the kernel. The coir on the hard shell is
used to make ropes and mats. Coconut tree is one of the most useful trees.

Questions -

1. Where is the coconut tree found?

2. Does the coconut tree have branches?

3. How are the leaves of the coconut tree useful?

4. What is the use of coir?

Answers -

1. Coconut trees are found in hot countries around coastal areas. 2. No, the coconut tree does
not have branches.

3. The leaves are used for thatching the huts and to make

brooms.

4. Coir is used to make mats and ropes.

Unseen Passage For Class 3 - Passage 6

Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was born on 14th November.
His birthday is celebrated as Children's Day. Nehruji was inspired by Gandhiji. His book
'Discovery of India' is very famous. Nehru worked hard to make India a modern, industrialized
nation. His only aim was the progress and prosperity of India. He is rightly called the 'Architect
of modern India'.

Questions -

1. Who was our first Prime Minister?

2. Why do we celebrate Children's Day?

3. When was his birthday?

4. What was Nehruji's aim?

Answers -

1. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was our first Prime Minister.

2. We celebrate Children's Day to remember his birthday.

3. 14th November was his birthday.

4. Nehruji's aim was the progress and prosperity of India.