Greedy Reflections: The Dog and the Shadow – Reading Comprehension for Class 3 

This Grade 3 reading comprehension worksheet retells the timeless fable *The Dog and the Shadow* in a simple, engaging format perfect for young learners. Designed to strengthen comprehension and moral reasoning, it helps children understand how greed can make us lose what we already have. 

Students will practice reading fluency, fact recall, and critical thinking through a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer responses, and reflective exercises. Each activity is crafted to build reading confidence and encourage empathy and awareness. 

By reading the story and responding thoughtfully, learners improve sentence structure, vocabulary, and comprehension — all aligned with Grade 3 English learning goals. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Comprehension skills strengthen every area of English learning. For Grade 3 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps children understand story structure and moral meaning. 
2. It builds vocabulary and grammar through context-based reading. 
3. It improves sentence framing and factual recall. 
4. It nurtures empathy, reasoning, and emotional intelligence. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct answers about what the dog saw, why he lost his bone, and what lesson he learned. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners write simple, complete answers explaining where the dog found the bone, what happened to it, and what mistake he made. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher-Order Thinking 
Students reflect on why the dog was fooled by his reflection, what they would do differently, and how the story teaches a lesson about greed. 

📝 Title Creation Activity 
Learners retitle the story creatively in 3–4 words to express its main idea. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. c) He opened his mouth to bark 
2. b) His own reflection 
3. a) To never be greedy 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
1. The dog found the bone outside a butcher’s shop. 
2. The bone fell into the stream and was lost. 
3. The dog opened his mouth to bark at his reflection. 

Exercise 3 – Higher-Order Thinking Answers 
1. The dog was fooled by his reflection because the water looked like another dog. 
2. I would keep my bone safe instead of chasing another. 
3. The story shows that greed makes us lose what we already have. 
4. Suggested Title: The Greedy Dog’s Big Mistake 

Help your child understand the importance of gratitude and wise choices through this fun and meaningful reading comprehension story! 
Encourage smart thinking, moral reflection, and reading confidence in every lesson. 

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