3rd Grade Test Prep

(1)Maria opened the envelope. (2) She read the letter very closely. (3) Maria smiled as she closed the letter and put it away. (4) She went downstairs to eat dinner.

Which sentence contains information about how Maria feels?

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

(1)Ted and Bill have been friends for 2 years. (2) They love to play basketball. (3) Both are trying out for the school basketball team. (4) Ted thinks Bill will make it, but is afraid he won’t. (5) The tryouts are on Friday.

Which sentence contains the conflict, or problem of the story?

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Question Question Question (1)Ted and Bill have been friends for 2 years. (2) They love to play basketball. (3) Both are trying out for the school basketball team. (4) Ted thinks Bill will make it, but is afraid he won’t. (5) The tryouts are on Friday. Which sentence contains the conflict, or problem of the story? (1)Cynthia got a new bike for her birthday. (2) She went to her friend Angela’s house for the afternoon. (3) Cynthia let Angela and her little brother take turns riding the bike. (4) Cynthia went home for dinner.

Which sentence contains a character trait?

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

(1) At the beginning of the year, Ed didn’t have any friends. (2) At lunch, he met Andrew. (3) Andrew shared his snacks with Ed. (4) Friendships are important. (5) Ed was glad to make a friend this year.

Which sentence represents the central message/main idea of the story?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

(1) Catherine nodded to her parents and walked away. (2) Tears fell from her eyes as she waved to Benjamin. (3) Catherine and Benjamin have been friends for 3 years. (4) Benjamin is moving to California. (5) He is sad to leave his friend.

Which sentence reveals how Catherine feels?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

(1) Joe is a happy child who likes to help others. (2) His brother, Jim, is always in a bad mood. (3) Joe’s friend Ed is nice, but sometimes he is too competitive. (4) All of the children enjoy playing basketball after school.

Which sentence contains information about a grouchy child?

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

(1)Roses are very poplar, especially in February. (2) A rose is a flowering plant that is colorful and smells good. (3) They are often given on Valentine’s Day. (4) Be careful of the thorns!

Which sentence contains the definition of a rose?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

(1)Alan is a boy I know. (2) Tom is friends with him. (3) Alan is a great athlete and a wonderful friend. (4) Tom likes to play sports too. (5) Ted is also friends with Alan.

Which sentence shows the author thinks favorably about a person?

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

(1)People like fruit. (2) Did you know it is good for you? (3) Grapes are good for your heart. (4) Apples are good for your brain. (5) Grapefruit is good for your skin and hair. (6) People like eating fruit which is a healthy food.

Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

(1) Joya received a letter from her friend, Jamie. (2) Jamie told Joya about her new home. (3) She moved to a farm in the country. (4) She made two new friends, Samantha and Isabelle. (5) Joya smiled when she read the letter. (6) She put the letter away in her desk drawer.

Which sentence reveals how Joya feels?

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3