LANGUAGE ARTS MIDTERM EXAM

Which of the following is an example of a consonant blend?

• Cat

• Ship

• Blush

• Dog

When teaching vowel sounds, which pair contains a long vowel sound?

• Sit, hot

• Bike, rope

• Sun, bit

• Top, cup

What is the primary purpose of shared reading in a Grade 3 classroom?

• To have students read independently

• To model fluent reading and comprehension

• To teach spelling rules

• To practice writing skills

What is a 'compound word'?

• Two syllables in one word

• Two words combined to form a new word

• A word with a long vowel sound

• A word with a prefix and a suffix

Which of the following is a strategy to improve reading fluency in Grade 3?

• Echo reading

• Letter-sound drills

• Writing essays

• Silent reading

In teaching phonics, the 'CVC' pattern refers to words like:

• Top, bat, cat

• Bike, tape, note

• Cow, sea, boy

• None of the above

What is the main goal of teaching vocabulary in Grade 3?

• To increase reading speed

• To promote word recognition and meaning

• To teach grammar rules

• To encourage writing skills

Which of the following words contains a suffix?

• Farmer

• Red

• Jump

• Happy

Which sentence structure is most appropriate for Grade 3 students?

• Simple sentences with clear subject and predicate

• Compound-complex sentences

• Sentences with multiple clauses

• None of the above

In a Grade 3 classroom, teachers often use picture books to:

• Introduce complex grammar rules

• Teach new vocabulary and improve comprehension

• Prepare students for exams

• Teach math concepts