9th and 10th Story (3rd Grade Released EOG)

What is the meaning of experienced in paragraph 2?

• eager

• important

• practiced

• expected

Why did the rock climbers end their climb early?

• The weather was bad.

• The group was bored.

• The dog was tired.

• The dog was sick.

According to the text, what caused the climbers to fall down the mountain?

• They were very tired.

• The mountain was rocky.

• It was getting dark.

• The mountain was slippery.

How does the author connect the point that the climb was very dangerous in paragraphs 5 and 6?

• The information in paragraph 6 is a result of the action in paragraph 5.

• The ideas in paragraphs 5 and 6 compare the different climbers.

• Paragraphs 5 and 6 describe the path the climbers took.

• Paragraph 5 lists the steps needed for paragraph 6.

What is the meaning of "face the fact” in paragraph 8?

• to look at an idea one believes in

• to admit that something is true

• to escape from danger

• to learn something new

According to the text, what is the relationship between the climbers petting Velvet's fur and Velvet licking them?

• Both dried the climbers.

• Both scared the climbers.

• Both calmed the climbers.

• Both warmed the climbers.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Mount Hood can be a dangerous place.

• Mount Hood is popular for rock climbing.

• A dog helps a group of rock climbers.

• A group of teachers goes rock climbing.

Which statement from the text supports the main idea?

• "They had no idea a German shepherd named Velvet would help save their lives."

• "On Sunday, the weather took a turn for the worse."

• "They hiked for miles to try to make it down the mountainside."

• "The rescue team found the climbers with Velvet in White River Canyon at about 7,400 feet."