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Nonfiction Comprehension - Worksheet 1

Grade 3ReadingNonfiction Comprehension
Aligned to: RI.3.1

Read the passage. Then answer questions about the main idea and important details.

1.

The Four Seasons

fiction · 109 words

Did you know there are four seasons in a year? They are spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season brings different weather and changes to nature. In spring, the weather gets warmer. Flowers bloom and baby animals are born. Summer comes next. It is the hottest time of year. Days are long, and kids play outside. Fall is when leaves change color and drop from trees. The air gets cooler. Then winter arrives. It is the coldest season. In some places, snow falls and covers the ground. After winter, spring comes again. The seasons go in a circle, year after year. Each season is special in its own way!

Answer the 5 questions below.

2.

What happened first in the story?

A.After summer, fall brings cooler air and changing leaves
B.Spring comes before summer
C.The summer is the hottest season with long days
D.Fall brings colorful leaves and cooler air
3.

What is the main idea of the story?

A.The winter is the coldest season
B.Spring brings warm weather and flowers
C.Fall air is cooler
D.The four seasons bring different weather throughout the year
4.

Which detail from the story supports the main idea?

A.The winter is the coldest season
B.The summer is the hottest time of year
C.Spring brings warm weather and flowers
D.The four seasons bring different weather and changes throughout the year
5.

What caused flowers to bloom and baby animals to be born?

A.Spring brings warm weather and flowers
B.Warm spring weather causes flowers to bloom
C.The weather gets warmer in spring
D.The air gets cooler in fall
6.

What happened after spring is warm with flowers?

A.The summer is the hottest season with long days
B.Spring brings warm weather and flowers
C.After summer, fall brings cooler air and changing leaves
D.Spring comes before summer

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