Nonfiction Comprehension Practice
A worksheet for 3rd graders to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills.
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Nonfiction Comprehension Practice
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Read the passage below carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow.
All About Dolphins
Dolphins are very smart ocean animals. They are mammals, just like humans, which means they breathe air and give birth to live young. Dolphins live in groups called pods. They use special sounds to talk to each other, like clicks and whistles. Dolphins are also known for being very playful. They often jump out of the water and swim alongside boats. Their favorite food is fish, and they work together in their pods to catch it.
1. What kind of animal is a dolphin?
Fish
Bird
Mammal
Reptile
2. Dolphins live in groups called .
3. Dolphins use clicks and whistles to to each other.
4. Dolphins can breathe underwater.
True
False
5. What is a dolphin's favorite food?
6. Name two ways dolphins are known for being playful.
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