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MAP 3rd Grade Language Usage › Writing

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1

If you were to write instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which step would come first?

Eat the sandwich

Spread the jelly

Spread the peanut butter

Get out the ingredients

Explanation

Based on the answer choices, "get out the ingredients" would be the first step to making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because you have to have the ingredients in order to make something. Spreading the peanut butter and jelly would come next, in any order. The last step would be eating the sandwich.

2

If you were to write instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which step would come first?

Eat the sandwich

Spread the jelly

Spread the peanut butter

Get out the ingredients

Explanation

Based on the answer choices, "get out the ingredients" would be the first step to making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because you have to have the ingredients in order to make something. Spreading the peanut butter and jelly would come next, in any order. The last step would be eating the sandwich.

3

The last paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally described as the                   .

conclusion

introduction

supporting details

main idea

Explanation

The last paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally the conclusion. The introduction is normally the first paragraph of a writing assignment, and that first paragraph will normally include the main idea. Supporting details normally come in between the introduction paragraph and the conclusion paragraph, and support the main idea.

4

The last paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally described as the                   .

conclusion

introduction

supporting details

main idea

Explanation

The last paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally the conclusion. The introduction is normally the first paragraph of a writing assignment, and that first paragraph will normally include the main idea. Supporting details normally come in between the introduction paragraph and the conclusion paragraph, and support the main idea.

5

The first paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally described as the                  .

introduction

conclusion

supporting details

body paragraph

Explanation

The first paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally the introduction. The conclusion is normally the last paragraph of a writing assignment. Supporting details normally come in between the introduction paragraph and the conclusion paragraph, and are referred to as the body paragraphs.

6

The first paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally described as the                  .

introduction

conclusion

supporting details

body paragraph

Explanation

The first paragraph of a multi-paragraph writing assignment is normally the introduction. The conclusion is normally the last paragraph of a writing assignment. Supporting details normally come in between the introduction paragraph and the conclusion paragraph, and are referred to as the body paragraphs.

7

Select the group of words that would best complete the graphic organizer provided.

2

Monkeys, Fish, Elephants, Lions

Trains, Planes, Boats, Cars

Monkeys, Planes, Lions, Elephants

Lions, Planes, Boats,

Explanation

The center of a graphic organizer should include the main idea of a writing piece. In this case, the main idea is "Trip to the Zoo" so all of the pieces of the graphic organizer should be things that one would do or see at a zoo.

Of the answer choices provided, the best answer is "Monkeys, Fish, Elephants, Lions". Though you might see cars in the parking lot at the zoo, it's very unlikely that you'd see trains, planes, or boats at the zoo. The main purpose of a zoo trip is to see the animals, meaning the answer choice that includes all animals is the best answer.

8

Select the group of words that would best complete the graphic organizer provided.

2

Monkeys, Fish, Elephants, Lions

Trains, Planes, Boats, Cars

Monkeys, Planes, Lions, Elephants

Lions, Planes, Boats,

Explanation

The center of a graphic organizer should include the main idea of a writing piece. In this case, the main idea is "Trip to the Zoo" so all of the pieces of the graphic organizer should be things that one would do or see at a zoo.

Of the answer choices provided, the best answer is "Monkeys, Fish, Elephants, Lions". Though you might see cars in the parking lot at the zoo, it's very unlikely that you'd see trains, planes, or boats at the zoo. The main purpose of a zoo trip is to see the animals, meaning the answer choice that includes all animals is the best answer.

9

Select the group of words that would best complete the graphic organizer provided.

2

Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Beachball

Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Coat, Beachball

Coat, Gloves, Boots, Sweater

Coat, Gloves, Sunscreen, Sweater

Explanation

The center of a graphic organizer should include the main idea of a writing piece. In this case, the main idea is "Trip to the Beach" so all of the pieces of the graphic organizer should be things that one would do or bring to the beach.

Of the answer choices provided, the best answer is "Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Beachball " because they are all items you might bring when going to the beach. A beach is generally warm, so you would not need a coat, gloves, boots, or a sweater.

10

Select the group of words that would best complete the graphic organizer provided.

2

Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Beachball

Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Coat, Beachball

Coat, Gloves, Boots, Sweater

Coat, Gloves, Sunscreen, Sweater

Explanation

The center of a graphic organizer should include the main idea of a writing piece. In this case, the main idea is "Trip to the Beach" so all of the pieces of the graphic organizer should be things that one would do or bring to the beach.

Of the answer choices provided, the best answer is "Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Beachball " because they are all items you might bring when going to the beach. A beach is generally warm, so you would not need a coat, gloves, boots, or a sweater.