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Grade 3 ELA Sample Questions (CCSS)

Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 20

Choose the word in the following sentence that SHOULD NOT be capitalized, but currently is.

My Mom’s sister is coming to visit us from Roanoke, Virginia on March 22nd.

A) My

B) Mom’s (Correct Answer)

C) Roanoke

D) Virginia

Related Common Core State Standard: Writing: W.3.5

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 19

Lexie is writing a report about endangered species. Which of the following resources should she use to gather her information?

A) her science textbook’s glossary

B) a classroom dictionary

C) an encyclopedia

D) a library book called Endangered Animals of the World (Correct Answer)

Related Common Core State Standard: Writing: W.3.8

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 18

What article would be most helpful for gathering information on making free holiday crafts?

A) “Crafting: Not as Cheap as People Think”

B) “How to Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments for Only $2”

C) “Cool, Free Holiday Crafts For the Whole Family” (Correct Answer)

D) “Where to Buy the Cheapest Craft Supplies”

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 17

What article would be most helpful for gathering information on how to repair your bike tyre?

A) “Where To Buy the Best Bike Parts”

B) “Bikes: Fixing Them Yourself” (Correct Answer)

C) “Bikes: A Great Way to Get Around”

D) “Kids Need More Exercise”

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 16

Mari’s teacher told her class they could earn an extra half an hour of recess if they could each answer one special science question using their textbooks. Mari’s question is, “How is electricity made?” Which chapter should she read to find the answer to her question?

A) Chapter 1: Matter

B) Chapter 4: Making Electricity (Correct Answer)

C) Chapter 2: Why We Need Power

D) Chapter 7: Saving Electricity

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 15

Anthony needs to gather information from his social studies textbook about the lives of people living in Kenya, a country in Africa. Which chapter should he read to find important information?

A) Chapter 6: Daily Life in Kenya (Correct Answer)

B) Chapter 2: Living in Asia

C) Chapter 12: Maps of Africa

D) Chapter 4: The Geography of Africa

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 14

Ava’s class is creating posters about interesting plants. Ava wants to make her poster about Venus Fly Traps, a plant that eats bugs. Which website should she use to collect information for her poster?

A) a website about how to grow pitcher plants

B) a website about trees

C) a website about plants that eat animals (Correct Answer)

D) a website about grasses

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 13

Ben’s class is making brochures on the fun activities in his town. Ben wants to make his brochure about the town’s outdoor swimming pool. Which website should he use to collect information for his brochure?

A) a website about how to clean a large swimming pool.

B) the town’s website on fun activities for babies

C) the town’s website on fun summer activities (Correct Answer)

D) a website about how to put a swimming pool in your backyard

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 12

Beautiful seashells that are washed ashore on beaches by ocean waves have always fascinated human beings. Shells come in a wonderful array of shapes, sizes, and colors. Shells are actually made by marine creatures to serve as their homes.

Where would you most likely find this type of passage?

A) In a book about pre-historic animals.

B) In a book about the sea creatures. (Correct Answer)

C) In a personal journal.

D) In a magazine about home improvement.

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 11

The teacher asked students in her class to write a research paper on the American Civil War. She also asked the students to list all sources of information for their paper. Nia, a student, went to the library and read books on how to grow tropical gardens, history of United States of America, and also a book on why the civil war of the United States of America was fought.

Which of the following books do you think Nia used to write her research paper?

A) Fields of Fury: The American Civil War by James M. McPherson

B) A First Book in American History by Edward Eggleston

C) Tropical Organic Gardening: Hawaiian Style by Richard L. Stevens

D) Both A and B (Correct Answer)

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 10

If an author of a passage wanted to learn even more about the Aborigines, what resource would be the best source for additional information?

A) this article

B) a dictionary entry about the Aborigines

C) a library book about the Aborigines (Correct Answer)

D) a website about Australia

Related Common Core State Standard: RI.3.7

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 9

Choose the word that is misspelled in the following sentence.

I cannot come to your house this evening beacuse of the severe weather warning.

A) cannot

B) beacuse (Correct Answer)

C) severe

D) weather

Related Common Core State Standard: L.3.2

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 8

Choose the word that BEST completes the following sentence:

Neither Amber _______ Alicia will be able to attend the party.

A) or

B) but

C) and

D) nor (Correct Answer)

Related Common Core State Standard: L.3.1

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 7

He understood how his daughter felt. When he was younger, he went two days before he found his dog that went loose from his family’s home.

Who point of view are the previous sentences from?

A) Jenny’s mom

B) Jenny’s neighbor

C) Madison’s

D) Jenny’s father (Correct Answer)

Related Common Core State Standard: RL.3.6

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 6

What does the word “possessed” mean?

A) to own (Correct Answer)

B) to be obsessed

C) to care about

D) to like

Related Common Core State Standard: RI.3.4

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 5

What do you think the word “inhabitants” means?

A) A person who lives in a certain area (Correct Answer)

B) A hunter

C) A child who intimidates birds

D) A person who comes from Europe or Asia

Related Common Core State Standard: RI.3.4

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 4

What is another word for companion?

A) dog

B) friend (Correct Answer)

C) animal

D) enemy

Related Common Core State Standard: RL.3.4

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 3

Read the following sentence. Choose the best answer.

Jill asked her aunt mona how to bake chocolate chip cookies.

A) Aunt Mona (Correct Answer)

B) aunt mona

C) Aunt mona

D) Correct as it is

Related Common Core State Standard: L.3.2

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 2

Read the following titles. Choose the one that is correctly capitalized.

A) All about birds

B) Woodmen Of The World

C) Entertaining Stories for Children (Correct Answer)

D) Let’s make a birdhouse

Related Common Core State Standard: L.3.2

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Grade 3 English Language Arts Sample Question 1

Choose the answer choice that correctly completes the following sentence:

__________ bike has been missing for one week.

A) Andys

B) Andy’s (Correct Answer)

C) Andys’

D) Andy

Related Common Core State Standard: L.3.2

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