Class 3 Reading Passage on Plants Around Us
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An English teacher with four years of experience, I began my journey at 18 by assisting with grammar and creative writing sessions. TEFL-certified and currently teaching at PlanetSpark, I’m passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. I'm especially committed to bridging educational gaps for underprivileged children and will soon be volunteering at a government school in Himachal Pradesh.
Class 3 Reading Passage on Plants Around Us
Class 3EnglishSpoken EnglishFree DownloadPDF
Shristi ShahVisit Profile
An English teacher with four years of experience, I began my journey at 18 by assisting with grammar and creative writing sessions. TEFL-certified and currently teaching at PlanetSpark, I’m passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. I'm especially committed to bridging educational gaps for underprivileged children and will soon be volunteering at a government school in Himachal Pradesh.
Plants Around Us: Reading Comprehension for Class 3
This engaging reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 3 introduces students to the importance of plants in our daily lives. Through a short and meaningful passage, children learn about different parts of plants, their functions, and the many ways plants help humans, animals, and the environment. The worksheet strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and science-based reasoning in a fun and interactive way.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?
Reading comprehension helps children connect ideas, understand sentence structure, and expand their vocabulary naturally. For Class 3 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It helps them read for meaning and detail.
2. It develops an understanding of factual and inferential questions.
3. It improves sentence formation and logical reasoning.
4. It builds awareness about nature and our responsibility toward plants.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet features three graded exercises to help students grasp concepts and apply learning:
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose the correct options about plant parts and their functions.
Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners describe parts of a plant, explain plant uses, and state why plants are important.
Exercise 3 – Thinking and Vocabulary Skills
Students answer critical-thinking questions and find synonyms to build deeper comprehension.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option
1. Roots absorb water.
2. Leaves make food.
3. Tulsi is used for health benefits.
Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. Roots absorb water, stems carry water, and leaves make food.
2. Plants give food, oxygen, shade, and homes for animals.
3. Plants provide fruits like mango and medicine like tulsi and neem, which are used for health benefits.
Exercise 3 – Extended Thinking
1. If we cut all plants, animals and humans would lose food, oxygen, and homes.
2. The passage explains the parts of plants and their importance in daily life.
3. Flowers make fruits and seeds that can grow into new plants.
4. Synonym of “protect” – take care of.
Encourage your child to connect grammar and science with this “Plants Around Us” comprehension worksheet — a perfect blend of learning and curiosity!
Frequently Asked Questions
They learn how plants grow, what they provide, and why they are vital for life on Earth.
It helps children notice details like color, texture, and function, which enrich their vocabulary.
They build awareness and empathy while improving comprehension and observation skills in young learners.
