Practice Test 5 - 3rd Grade Reading
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- When reading this passage aloud with expression, how should the pace change throughout to show comprehension of the events?
- TEXT: Jamal carried a tray of cupcakes to the class party. He smiled, but he walked very slowly. "I really hope I don't drop them," he said. ILLUSTRATION: In the picture, Jamal is shown close-up as he carries the tray. Around him, his classmates are blurred, so the reader looks right at Jamal in the bright room. Read the story and look at the illustration. What does Jamal's expression in the illustration add?
- Read the poem. Stanza 1: Morning rain taps on the glass. Puddles grow as minutes pass. Stanza 2: I pull on boots and grab my hat. I step outside to greet my cat. Stanza 3: The sun peeks out, the clouds move on. My wet street sparkles, then is gone. How do the stanzas work together to tell the day?
- What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage?
- Look at the word: know. In the word know, which letter is silent?
- Keisha gives an oral report about why wearing a bike helmet is important. She says the main idea is that helmets help protect your brain if you fall. She explains that helmets have hard outer shells that spread out the force of a hit. She also says the soft foam inside helps cushion your head. Keisha adds that a helmet should fit snugly and the straps should be buckled. She mentions that her favorite helmet color is purple. Which detail is related but not a main supporting detail?
- According to the passage, who gave Jamal a thicker pencil?
- Read the scenario about the class discussion. During a literature discussion, the discussion rules are: stay on topic, listen with care, and speak one at a time. Sofia says, "I want to add to what Amir said," and waits for her turn. Diego talks over Sofia and says, "My dog did a trick yesterday!" Chen keeps his eyes on the speaker and stays quiet. Which behavior breaks staying on topic?
- Why does Yuki write the results in her notebook?
- Read the scenario about students' presentations. In show-and-tell, students report on an object from home. Amir speaks clearly at an understandable pace about his compass, sharing appropriate facts: the needle points north because of Earth's magnetic field, and hikers use it to find direction. He adds relevant, descriptive details: "The needle is thin and red, and it wiggles before it settles." Sofia speaks clearly but gives only vague details like "It's nice." Emma talks very fast and looks down, so her speech is unclear. Carlos tells a long story about his cat and forgets to explain his object. Who gives the most effective presentation?
- Read the passage. Many towns have public libraries that help people learn. Libraries lend books so families can read at home. They also have computers for homework and research. Some libraries offer story time and free classes. Librarians help people find the right information. What is the main idea of this passage?
- What should Alex do to improve his informational writing?
- Read the passage: Last Tuesday, Jamal and his sister Keisha went to Oak Street Park after school. They brought a bright red kite because the wind was strong. Jamal held the string while Keisha ran, and the kite rose high. Jamal felt proud when it stayed in the air for 10 minutes. According to the passage, why did they bring a kite?
- What should the student do to avoid plagiarism in this sentence?
- What evidence suggests that the newspaper article was effective in solving the playground problem?
- What was the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
- What would be most helpful for Ben to include in his letter?
- A student wants to write about their first day of school. Which detail would be MOST effective for developing their main idea in an engaging way?
- What does 'reluctant' mean in this passage?
- What is the main message of this story?