Worksheets3rd Grade ELA
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 38mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which word goes in the blank?
I wanted to make a surprise for all my friends. First, I went to the store and bought some cookie mix. _______I made the cookies at my house. Lastly, I took all the cookies to my friends house.
I wanted to make a surprise for all my friends. First, I went to the store and bought some cookie mix. _______I made the cookies at my house. Lastly, I took all the cookies to my friends house.
a)
Last
b)
First
c)
To begin with
d)
Then
2.
One day superman and his brother went for a stroll downtown. 1 They saw some bad guys trying to rob a bank. 2 Superman told his brother, we have to do something. 3 Superman and his brother saved the day.
Which word could replace stroll in sentence number 1?
Which word could replace stroll in sentence number 1?
a)
Swim
b)
Airplane ride
c)
Jump
d)
Walk
3.
Which would be the best source for finding information for a research paper on airplanes?
a)
A dictionary entry on airplanes
b)
A website for buying airplane tickets
c)
A website called "how airplanes fly"
d)
A book called, "It's a bird, it's a plane"
4.
Which word goes in the blank?
This summer, my friends and I camped out in my backyard. _________, we set up a tent. Next, we built a fire. Finally, we roasted our marshmallows.
This summer, my friends and I camped out in my backyard. _________, we set up a tent. Next, we built a fire. Finally, we roasted our marshmallows.
a)
Last
b)
First
c)
Next
d)
Then
5.
Scarlet's family moved to a new town. She had to start third grade at a new school. She worried that she would not make any friends. Scarlet's mom reminded her to just be herself. She had lots of friends at her old school. Scarlet was as sweet as honey. Because she was always nice to everyone, Scarlet would make friends in no time.
If Scarlet is "as sweet as honey," which word best describes her?
a)
smart
b)
nice
c)
healthy
d)
delicious
6.
Rhonda went to the store to buy milk. She was only in the store for a brief amount of time. In just a few minutes, she was back in the car and headed home.
Using the context clues from the sentences, what is the best meaning of brief?
Using the context clues from the sentences, what is the best meaning of brief?
a)
short
b)
time
c)
long
d)
known
7.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
8.
Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?
a)
Her eyes filling up with tears.
b)
She is limping around the room.
c)
She starts reading a book.
d)
Her stomach growls loudly.
9.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
10.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
11.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
12.
How might a character act if he felt sad?
a)
Put his head down and sigh
b)
Yell and jump up and down
c)
Smile and wave
d)
Laugh until his sides hurt
13.
Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down. "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her. Rose held her breath and jumped.
Where is Rose?
Where is Rose?
a)
on a trampoline
b)
on a diving board
c)
on a pirate ship
d)
on a slide
14.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
15.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
16.
When I woke up, I found that a beautiful, cold blanket of white covered my yard.
What was the cause?
What was the cause?
a)
It rained last night!
b)
A giant chef sneezed flour over my neighborhood!
c)
It must have snowed while I slept.
d)
The trees were frosty white too.
17.
What's the effect ?
Paul overslept.
Paul overslept.
a)
He was late for school.
b)
He was very hungry.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
18.
What are some clue words for sequencing?
a)
as a result of, therefore
b)
first, next, then, last
c)
main idea, details
d)
summarize, re-read
19.
Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. This is an example of:
a)
sequencing
b)
time (timeline)
c)
cause and effect
20.
Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in class.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Famous female journalists in Madison was born before Carson.
b)
Madison likes music. and math.
c)
How women were treated in the Madison is a very good student.
d)
Madison likes to show off.
21.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
22.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes.
23.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
a)
She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.
b)
Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.
c)
Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.
d)
Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.
24.
The person who tells a story is called a ___________________________________?
a)
Loudmouth
b)
Narrator
c)
Snitch
d)
Know-it-all
25.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
26.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
27.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
28.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
29.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
30.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
31.
What two things are being compared in this picture?
a)
apples and oranges
b)
grapes and bananas
32.
what is one difference between the two in this picture?
a)
one is red and one is orange
b)
one is good and one is not
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