A Birthday to Remember: Reading Comprehension for Grade 3 

This Grade 3 worksheet, is based on a sweet letter written by Ananya to her cousin Rahul. The letter describes her birthday celebration with friends, games, cake, and love-filled moments. It helps students understand letter-writing style, recall factual details, and reflect on positive behavior like gratitude and responsibility. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Learning through letters strengthens expression, sentence structure, and creativity. For Grade 3 learners, this worksheet helps: 
1. Build confidence in writing personal letters. 
2. Recognize tone and purpose in communication. 
3. Reinforce grammar through real-life storytelling. 
4. Encourage emotional intelligence through gratitude and sharing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer factual questions about the writer, her gift, and the cake. 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners describe why Ananya wrote to Rahul, what she did during the party, and how she helped after it. 

Exercise 3 – Critical Thinking & Vocabulary
Students explain how Ananya felt, what the letter teaches about celebrations, and find a synonym for “fun.” 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) Ananya 
2. a) A chocolate cake 
3. c) A storybook 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. She wanted to thank Rahul for his birthday wishes. 
2. They played games, danced, and ate cake. 
3. She helped her father clean the room. 

Exercise 3 – Long Answers
1. She felt happy and loved by her friends and family. 
2. The letter teaches to enjoy celebrations and help others. 
3. Ananya showed responsibility by helping clean after the party. 
4. Synonym for “fun”: enjoyment / happiness. 

Let your child learn the joy of writing and sharing with this delightful Letter to a Cousin worksheet—perfect for building reading and emotional expression! 

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