NM-MSSA Grade 3 ELA Part 1

Based on paragraphs 8 and 9 of Passage 1, with which statement would Yolanda most likely agree?

• A Neighbors should keep their windows closed when playing loud music.

• Roosters can be welcome members of the neighborhood.

• Abuelo enjoys it when neighbors copy his movements,

• Mami’s bread is the freshest in the neighborhood,

How does the picture in Passage 1 most help the reader better understand the passage?

• It shows the heat of the day.

• It shows the steps for playing dominoes.

• It shows the closeness between Yolanda and Abuelo.

• It shows the thoughts and feelings of Abuelo’s friends.

Read the sentence from paragraph 27 in Passage 1.

Mr. Perera sits back down, grumbling like a summer thunderstorm. As used in the sentence, what does the phrase grumbling like a summer thunderstorm show about Mr. Perera?

• He feels sad.

• He feels bothered.

• He is interested in others

• He is comfortable with change.

What important detail about Passage 2 does the picture most help the reader understand?

• The country air is fresh and clean.

• The milk truck is large and speedy.

• Grandpa and the narrator have fun together.

• Grandpa enjoys driving more than anything

According to Passage 2, what happens to milk when it goes into the tanks?

• It cools down.

• It gets thicker.

• It smells better.

• It changes color.

This question has two parts. Be sure to answer both parts of the question.

Which word best describes the narrator in Passage 2?

• curious

• helpful

• hungry

• bored

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to the question above?

• “I rub the sleep out of my eyes.”

• “In a few minutes we pull into a long driveway.”

• “I wonder if the cows are sleepy or if they like getting up this early.”

• “Snack in hand, we’re back on the road, headed for town.”

How are the settings of Passage 1 and Passage 2 most different?

• Passage 1 takes place in winter. Passage 2 takes place in fall.

• Passage 1 takes place in the city. Passage 2 takes place in the country.

• Passage 1 takes place in the past. Passage 2 takes place in the future.

• Passage 1 takes place in the past. Passage 2 takes place in the future.