SOL Reading Practice Grade 3

What is the meaning of the word “gigantic” in the sentence below? “The gigantic elephant walked slowly through the forest.”

• Fast

• Huge

• Noisy

• Shy

Which word means the same as “happy”?

• Angry

• Excited

• Joyful

• Sleepy

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The bird flew _____ the sky.”

• across

• under

• into

• beside

What does the word “polite” mean?

• Loud and rude

• Mean to others

• Helpful and kind

• Late to school

Choose the synonym of the word “fast”:

• Quick

• Big

• Loud

• Small

What does “disappear” mean?

• To grow

• To become invisible

• To become large

• To make noise

Which word means the opposite of “old”?

• New

• Used

• Worn

• Past

What does “careless” mean in the sentence below? “He was careless with his toys and broke them.”

• Careful and neat

• Not paying attention

• Happy and joyful

• Slow and quiet

Which word has the same meaning as “silent”?

• Quiet

• Loud

• Talkative

• Angry

What is the meaning of “brave”?

• Scared easily

• Follows others

• Shows courage

• Runs away