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3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet with short story about an elephant's sneeze and three follow-up questions.
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The Elephant's Great Sneeze

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This printable reading worksheet for 3rd graders includes a short humorous story about an elephant's sneeze that causes chaos in the forest. Students read the passage and answer three comprehension questions about what caused the sneeze, what happened as a result, and which character was upset and why. Works well for independent reading practice or guided reading groups.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
Updated July 2026

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