Grade 3 Revision sheet - Comprehension p.12

Gr3 Revision sheet page 12


D) Read the following, and use the sequence skill to answer the following questions.

1- First Place

Gene woke up sick. The music contest was on Monday. Gene was scared. "I can't do it," Gene said to his parents. "First you need to practice. I will help you," Gene's dad said. They practiced the piano together every day. Then Gene and his dad went to the contest. Gene heard the other students play. They play very well. "I don't have a chance," Gene said to himself. Later it was Gene's turn. He looked at his dad and felt better. Gene played without any mistakes. He could not believe it when he heard his name called as the first-place winner. Finally, Gene wasn't sick anymore.

Questions:


a- Why do you think the author probably wrote the first place?
To amuse the reader and to give an important lesson. "When you practice more, you will be the winner."

b- What was the last thing that happened in this story?
1. tell a story about a boy who wins a contest.
2. persuade people to enter a music contest.
3. warn people to be patient.
4. teach people about music.


c- Why did Gene probably do just after he played the piano in the contest?
1. Took another turn
2. Called his dad
3. Went back to his seat
4. Started to cry