Grade 3

Read, compare, and infer

Read a short passage and answer a small inference or comparison question from what is said.

Category: Reading Readiness 9 min Confident
Aa Tap Say Read

At this stage, children can look one step beyond the direct sentence and think about what is likely or how two details connect.

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Asha wore boots and carried an umbrella. The road had puddles.

inference passage

Ask what the weather was likely like.

Example: It was probably rainy.

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Vikram finished his work early and opened a storybook while waiting.

inference passage

Ask what Vikram likes to do.

Example: Vikram likes reading.

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The plant near the window looked fresh. The plant in the dark corner looked weak.

comparison passage

Ask why one plant looked better.

Example: The plant near the window got more light.

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