Silent Wisdom: The King and the Drum – Reading Comprehension for Class 3 

This Grade 3 reading comprehension worksheet retells the thoughtful fable The King and the Drum, where a wise king uses a simple drum to teach a life lesson about humility and silence. It helps young readers practice reading fluency, recall, and critical thinking while learning that true wisdom speaks softly. 

Students will explore moral themes like wisdom, self-control, and humility through interactive question formats — including MCQs, short-answer questions, and reflection-based exercises. Each activity encourages children to connect moral understanding with language comprehension. 

By reading and reflecting on the story, learners strengthen grammar, sentence framing, and interpretive thinking — all key components of Grade 3 English learning outcomes. 

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 interpret meaning and moral lessons through stories. 
2. It develops sentence understanding and contextual vocabulary. 
3. It builds reflective and logical thinking skills. 
4. It encourages reading with empathy and patience. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct answers about where the king heard the sound, what was inside the drum, and the lesson he taught. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners describe what the king noticed in the market, what the courtiers decided, and what comparisons he made. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher-Order Thinking 
Students reflect on why the king took the drum home, how they can apply the moral in life, and how silence shows wisdom. 

📝 Creative Thinking Extension 
Students retitle the story in their own words to capture the main message. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. b) In the market 
2. c) Nothing 
3. a) Wise people speak less 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
1. The king noticed a loud, empty drum in the market. 
2. They decided to speak less and work wisely. 
3. He compared the empty drum with a box full of coins. 

Exercise 3 – Higher-Order Thinking Answers 
1. He took the drum to teach a lesson about noise and emptiness. 
2. I would think before speaking and stay humble. 
3. The story helps us understand that silence and calmness show wisdom. 
4. Suggested Title: The Wise King and the Empty Drum 

Help your child grow wiser with every story by exploring lessons that nurture patience, thoughtfulness, and language mastery! 
Inspire calm confidence and reflective learning through this engaging reading comprehension practice. 

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