Third Grade Lit. Review (1)

Third Grade Literature/Narrative Review (1)

Choose the best answer to each question.

Multiple Choice

(1)The feelings about the new house were mixed. (2) Molly loved the swing set in the backyard. (3) Andrew was nervous about the attic. (4) Mother hated the kitchen. (5) Father loved the garage.

What sentence contains information about someone who is afraid?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Multiple Choice

(1)The big race was on Saturday. (2) Ben practiced for weeks. (3) Cindy arrived early. (4) Ben crossed the finish line with a smile on his face. (5) Cindy was so proud of her brother.

Which sentence shows how Cindy feels?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Multiple Choice

(1) Holly cleaned up her room. (2) She also set the table.

(3) Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away. (4) Her mother gave her some money. (5) She used it to buy an ice cream cone.

What sentence BEST shows what Holly wanted?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Multiple Choice

Juan wanted to get an A in math. He asked his teacher what he had to study. He paid attention in class. He studied every night. He got an A!

What is the lesson, or theme, of this story?

• A boy likes math.

• Hard work pays off.

• A boy pays attention in class.

• Be kind to others.

Multiple Choice

The softball team wanted to have a party at the end of the season. The coach supplied the drinks. Jose and Henry brought pizza. Andrea and Dorothy brought sandwiches. Karen and Keith made the desserts. The party was a success!

What is the lesson of this story?

• Everyone should work together.

• Pizza is delicious.

• Don't be jealous of others.

• Be a good friend.

Multiple Choice

(1) Tommy wants to be the team captain. (2) Kim wants to be captain too. (3) Alice is on the team. (4) She thinks Pete would be a good choice. (5) Who is going to get the job?

What sentence shows Alice’s point of view?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

Joey was sad because he lost his baseball cap.

“You always lose everything,” said Anna.

“I’ll help you find it,” said Kim with a smile.

“You can borrow mine,” replied Ken.

What are character traits for Kim?

• Caring but grouchy

• Mean and jealous

• Caring and helpful

• Helpful and sad

Multiple Choice

George was looking for his favorite T-shirt. He looked in his closet. His brother, Bob, looked in the laundry room. He sister, Shirley, laughed. She hid the shirt under the couch. George went to school without his favorite shirt. He never found it.

What is the BEST character trait for Shirley?

• Caring

• Happy

• Bored

• Sneaky

Multiple Choice

Maddox wanted to be good at baseball like his older brother, Jax. So Jax taught Maddox how to hold a bat. Then, he showed him how to hit. Finally, he taught him how to catch and throw. Jax was very proud at the progress Maddox made.

What effect did Jax have on Maddox?

• He helped make him a better athlete.

• He made him like basketball.

• He taught him how to steal a base.

• He made him want to collect baseball cards.

Multiple Choice

Zira danced across the floor. Her baby sister, Myra, admired her. She imitated Zira, which made everyone laugh.

What does “imitate” mean?

• To make fun of

• To copy

• To dance

• To laugh

Multiple Choice

Jake practiced basketball every day. Even though he practiced, he struggled to get the ball in the net. Hopefully he will get better soon!

What does “struggle” mean?

• To try with little result

• To care about something

• To drop the ball

• To be concerned about something

Multiple Choice

Writer 1:

Jennifer is a talented singer who will become very famous.

Writer 2:

Jennifer thinks she is a talented singer. She is always showing off.

What is true about these writers?

• They both dislike Jennifer.

• They both are friends with Jennifer.

• One has a good outlook, but the other is negative.

Multiple Choice

Tigers have stripes. They come from the Feline family. They can run 30 – 40 miles per hour.

Panthers are black. Those in America are black jaguars. Panthers can run 36 miles per hour.

What do tigers and panthers have in common?

• They both have stripes.

• They are both black.

• They are both jaguars.

• They are both fast.

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture.

The main character will-

What does the illustration reveal?

• always be afraid.

• learn to be brave

• love spiders

• make a new friend