3rd Grade English Quiz

3rd Grade English Test

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

Which sentence best states a main idea of the entire article? Why Do Animals Play

“For animals in the wild, play is important to their very survival.” (paragraph 2)

“Much like human children, young dolphins love to play with toys.” (paragraph 8)

“When they play, the young animals learn to keep their footing no matter what might happen.” (paragraph 10)

“Playing makes them strong and confident.” (paragraph 12)

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

Read this sentence from paragraph 9. Why Do Animals Play

If one youngster plays too rough, the others will let him know they are unhappy with his behavior.

What does this sentence show about the animals?

The older animals introduce the games to the younger ones.

The larger animals are prevented from wrestling with the smaller ones.

The young animals enforce limits so that their games are safe for all.

The adult animals are nearby to make sure that no one gets hurt.

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

Before wolf pups can hunt together, they must first Why Do Animals Play

discover new games

learn to use signals

practice with toys

know how to race

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

Paragraphs 3 through 5 support a main idea because they show Why Do Animals Play

how animals are different

how animals escape trouble

what animals need to learn

that animals help each other

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

The word “stalks” in paragraph 4 shows that the lion cub Why Do Animals Play

follows silently

moves quickly

looks around

bends down

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Category: 3-Language

Which definition matches the meaning of “frolic” as it is used in paragraph 3? Why Do Animals Play

to run around

to find protection

to learn by watching

to walk next to its mother

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Category: 3-Reading Informational Text

Based on the article, what do all the young animals have in common? Why Do Animals Play

They play in groups with other animals.

They need to prepare for when they are older.

They are able to locate items that interest them.

They let other animals know that they want to play

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

How is the dig different from what Benny thought it would be? Digging for Dinos

Benny uses brushes rather than shovels.

Benny did not expect the land to be so hilly.

Benny did not expect to find so many workers.

Benny has to help the assistants.

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Which paragraph shows a change in Benny’s feelings? Digging for Dinos

paragraph 4

paragraph 8

paragraph 9

paragraph 12

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Paragraphs 9 through 11 show that Benny Digging for Dinos

knows about changes that took place over time

prefers working in cooler weather

enjoys thinking out loud

continues to work hard

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Read this sentence from paragraph 7. Digging for Dinos

He added, “You know, Ben, if you’re tired of searching, you can always help someone else on the crew.”

What does this show about Dave?

He is concerned that Ben may be feeling unhappy

He hopes that Ben will work harder than he has been

He needs Ben to work with some of the others in the group.

He is worried that Ben will become careless with the tools.

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Category: 3-Language

Based on paragraphs 2 and 7, a “paleontologist” is a person who mainly Digging for Dinos

digs deep in the ground

studies ancient animal bones

leads a big team

finds complete animal skeletons

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Read paragraph 31 from the story Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

The snake rattled his tail and laughed. “I told you that secrets are hard to keep, my friend. We’ll see how long you last this time.”

Why does the snake say this to Niel?

The snake thinks the secret is funny.

The snake thinks Niel will tell someone the secret.

The snake thinks the wife will figure out the secret.

The snake thinks his friendship with Niel is more valuable than secrets

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Which statement best describes a lesson learned from this story? Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

Secrets can often be entertaining.

Secrets are not very useful.

Rewards should not be taken for granted.

Rewards can be more trouble than they are worth.

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Which paragraph best explains the powers the charm has? Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

Paragraph 3

Paragraph 5

Paragraph 28

Paragraph 30

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

How does Niel add to the problem in this story? Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

He invites his aunt to come visit.

He laughs at what the animals say

He gives the snake tooth to his wife

He helps eat all the food in the house

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Why does Niel clasp his charm in paragraph 8? Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

He was afraid he would lose the charm.

He could understand what the mouse was saying.

He wanted to make sure the charm was still working.

He could understand how the snake felt about secrets.

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Category: 3-Reading Literature

Read paragraphs 3 and 4 from the story. Secrets Are Hard to Keep by Saviour Pirotta

“Wear it around your neck,” he whispered, “and you’ll understand everything that animals say. But if you reveal your secret, the charm won’t work anymore.”
“I won’t tell anyone,” Niel assured him.

Which word from paragraph 3 or 4 best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word “reveal”?

Whispered

Understand

Tell

Assured

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