Colors of Wonder: Understanding the Poem “The Rainbow” – Reading Comprehension for Grade 3 

This Grade 3 worksheet, explores Christina Rossetti’s poem “The Rainbow.” The poem compares the beauty of natural creations like boats, ships, clouds, and bridges, finally concluding that the rainbow is the most magnificent of all. It inspires children to admire nature’s beauty and see the world with curiosity and imagination.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Poetry strengthens observation, comparison, and creative expression. For Grade 3 learners, this worksheet helps: 
1. Build descriptive vocabulary through imagery and color. 
2. Encourage comparison and metaphorical thinking. 
3. Develop appreciation for nature and visual poetry. 
4. Improve comprehension through interpretation and imagination. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students identify what is prettier than ships, what the rainbow bridges, and the emotion expressed in the poem. 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners describe how the rainbow looks, what it is compared with, and why it is called a bow. 

Exercise 3 – Critical Thinking & Vocabulary
Students explore how the poem shows nature’s beauty, what children can learn from it, and find a synonym for “prettier.” 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. a) Clouds 
2. c) Earth and sky 
3. b) Joy and wonder 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. The rainbow curves beautifully across the sky. 
2. The rainbow is compared with bridges on rivers. 
3. It is called a bow because its shape bends like one. 

Exercise 3 – Long Answers 
1. The poet shows beauty through the calm and colorful images of nature like rivers, clouds, and rainbows. 
2. Children learn to notice and appreciate the simple yet magical beauty around them. 
3. The rainbow inspires imagination because it connects earth and sky, looking like a bridge to heaven. 
4. Synonym for “prettier”: more beautiful. 

Spark your child’s imagination with this vibrant Understanding Poem on The Rainbow worksheet—where color, curiosity, and creativity come alive! 

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