Grade 3 Reading Skills Quiz

An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.

• Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.

• Cotton is not used today.

• Cotton is important for making clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of a story about a girl who plants a seed, takes care of it every day, and eventually, it grows into a beautiful flower?

• The importance of taking care of the environment.

• How flowers grow from seeds.

• The process of a seed growing into a flower.

• The rewards of patience and hard work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In the sentence, "The sun was blazing in the sky, making it a perfect day for the beach," what does the word "blazing" mean?

• Raining

• Shining brightly and producing heat

• Setting

• Hidden by clouds

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can you infer about a character who always shares his lunch with others?

• He is not hungry.

• He does not like his own food.

• He is generous and kind.

• He wants to make friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Find the meaning of the word "whispered" using context clues in the sentence: "She leaned closer and whispered the secret in her friend's ear, making sure no one else could hear."

• Yelled loudly

• Spoke in a very low voice

• Laughed

• Cried

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the best summary of a story where a boy learns to ride a bike, falls a few times, but keeps trying until he can ride without falling?

• A boy falls off his bike.

• Learning to ride a bike is hard.

• A boy learns perseverance through the challenge of learning to ride a bike.

• Bikes are dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence uses the word "light" as a noun?

• Can you light the candle?

• The light from the candle is very bright.

• She likes to light up the room with her smile.

• He is very light on his feet.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What can you infer about a story set in a castle long ago where people wear elegant gowns and knights?

• It is a science fiction story.

• It takes place in the future.

• It is a historical or fantasy story.

• It is set in a modern city.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

In the sentence, "The chef seasoned the soup meticulously, ensuring every spoonful was bursting with flavor," what does "meticulously" mean?

• Quickly

• Carelessly

• With great attention to detail

• Sparingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why would an author include a detailed description of a setting in a story?

• To fill up more pages

• To help the reader visualize and feel part of the story

• To make the story longer

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3