Class 7 Reading Passage on Three Questions
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Class 7 Reading Passage on Three Questions
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Sweta SahaVisit Profile
I am an enthusiastic English teacher with 6 years of experience in inspiring students to develop strong communication skills and confidence. I create engaging lessons and foster a positive learning environment to help learners achieve their language goals and unlock their full potential.
Moments of Wisdom: Three Questions (Abridged)
This Class 7 reading comprehension worksheet retells Leo Tolstoy’s thoughtful story *Three Questions*, where a king seeks answers about the right time to act, the right people to be with, and the right thing to do. Through his encounter with a wise hermit, the king learns that true wisdom lies in living in the present, helping others, and doing good. The passage teaches mindfulness, kindness, and the value of simplicity while improving comprehension and moral reflection.
Why Reading Three Questions Matters in Grammar?
1. It enhances comprehension through reflection and moral reasoning.
2. Students learn vocabulary related to wisdom, time, and virtue.
3. It strengthens the ability to identify central themes and lessons.
4. It encourages students to connect literature with values like empathy and awareness.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes three thoughtful comprehension activities:
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer key questions about the king’s quest, the hermit’s role, and the lessons learned.
Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners describe the three questions, what the king learned, and how he found the answers.
Exercise 3 – Deep Comprehension and Vocabulary
Students explore the moral of the story, the significance of the hermit, and find a synonym for “important.”
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option
1. b) The answers to three important questions
2. b) A hermit
3. c) It is the present
Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. The king asked when is the best time to act, who is the most important person, and what is the most important thing to do.
2. He learned that the present is the best time, the person with you is most important, and doing good is the best deed.
3. He discovered the answers through his encounter and recovery with the hermit.
Exercise 3 – Extended Responses
1. The story’s moral is that true wisdom lies in living in the present and helping others.
2. The hermit’s wisdom shows that understanding comes from experience and compassion.
3. The hermit’s teachings changed the king’s perspective, helping him see the value of kindness over power.
4. Synonym for “important”: Crucial
Guide your child toward reflection, empathy, and meaningful learning with this beautifully simplified version of Tolstoy’s *Three Questions.*
Frequently Asked Questions
It helps learners question motives, time, and meaning behind events or dialogue.
They encourage moral reasoning, thoughtful discussion, and awareness of life’s purpose.
Students learn summarizing, comparing ideas, and extracting life lessons.
