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Worksheets3rd Grade Reading Review
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Synonyms are words that -
a)
have the same meaning
b)
have opposite meaning
c)
sound the same with different meaning
d)
sound the same with different spelling
2.
The prefix un- (as in unlikely)
a)
able to do
b)
full of something
c)
not
d)
before
3.
The prefix dis- (as in dislike)
a)
do it again
b)
not
c)
before
d)
full of
4.
The prefix re (as in reread) -
a)
before
b)
again
c)
not
d)
able to do
5.
The suffix -less (as in homeless)
a)
able to do
b)
full of something
c)
with less of
d)
without having
6.
The suffix -ist (as in artist)
a)
the most of
b)
a person who does
c)
without having
d)
full of something
7.
The suffix -able (as in favorable)
a)
without having
b)
full of something
c)
able to do
d)
before doing
8.
Headings are used to-
a)
identify the main idea of a selection
b)
tell about the photograph
c)
explain how to do something
d)
describe what it looks like
9.
Captions are used to-
a)
explain the main idea
b)
describe the selection
c)
describe the author's purpose
d)
explain the photograph
10.
Lines in poetry are like-
a)
sentences
b)
paragraphs
c)
the whole poem
d)
the poet
11.
Stanzas in poetry are like-
a)
lines
b)
the poet
c)
paragraphs
d)
the whole selection
12.
Visualize is to-
a)
taste it
b)
see it
c)
smell it
d)
hear it
13.
Which line helps the reader imagine Texas on a hot day-
a)
The freezing temperatures froze the pond
b)
The sizzling sidewalk burned my feet
c)
The breeze brushed my skin
d)
The cooling rain felt so wonderful on my skin
14.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
15.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
16.
Theme is the author's
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
17.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
18.
Theme is for everyone so you should think of theme being
a)
small world idea
b)
big world idea/universal
c)
only for the characters
19.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
20.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
21.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
22.
The suffix LESS means
a)
without
b)
with
c)
again
d)
over and over
23.
Synonym means-
a)
different
b)
close
c)
same
d)
wrong
24.
Antonym means-
a)
different
b)
same
c)
the word rhymes
d)
the word is long
25.
Comparing means-
a)
saying how something is alike or different
b)
summarizing the selection
c)
counting the words
d)
asking what something means
26.
Mrs. Norvell said, "Come to my office. We have a lot to talk about concerning your behavior."
You can know that Mrs. Norvell feels
You can know that Mrs. Norvell feels
a)
upset with a student
b)
happy to see that student
c)
eager to learn more about that student
d)
excited she will get a new student that day
27.
Once a week, Hiro goes to a game group after school. Each week, he asks a new friend to come with him. He likes to talk to the other kids in the group too. Hiro likes it when everyone has a fun time together.How does Hiro feel about the game group?
a)
1. He wishes the others would come to the group more.
b)
2. He enjoys going to game group and talking to the kids.
c)
3. He would rather have a game group with just his friends.
28.
The wind was strong on top of the hill. Jane closed her jacket and held her hat so it wouldn't blow away. She looked down at the picnic tables and laughed at what she saw. The people looked like ants to her. She turned her head and saw the pond. It looked like a puddle!What does Jane think about being at the top of the hill?
a)
She thinks it would be better to have the picnic at the top.
b)
She thinks there is too much wind and wants to go back.
c)
She thinks it is fun to look down at the people and the pond.
29.
The wind was strong on top of the hill. Jane closed her jacket and held her hat so it wouldn't blow away. She looked down at the picnic tables and laughed at what she saw. The people looked like ants to her. She turned her head and saw the pond. It looked like a puddle!What does Jane think about being at the top of the hill?
a)
She thinks it would be better to have the picnic at the top.
b)
She thinks there is too much wind and wants to go back.
c)
She thinks it is fun to look down at the people and the pond.
30.
Jenna eagerly picked up a spoon and tasted the soup. She was disappointed to discover it was like ice. It had been sitting on the table for much too long.It was like ice means the soup was _____.
a)
cold
b)
melting
c)
clear
31.
The school band will play on Tuesday evening. The name of the show is A Year of Music. They will start with songs about spring. Then they will play songs about the other seasons. By the time they are finished, they really will have played a year of music!What does it mean that the band will play "a year of music"?
a)
The songs are about the seasons.
b)
The band was formed a year ago.
c)
The show goes on for too long.
32.
Long ago, a frog lived in the forest. The frog sang all the time. One night, a tree said, "Quiet, please, I'm trying to sleep!" The frog hopped away and sang where the tree wouldn't hear it.What kind of writing is this?
a)
a made-up story
b)
a poem that rhymes
c)
a book about true things
33.
I sit outside beneath the stars.I think about how far they areAway from where I sit and stare Up from the ground at the dark sky.What kind of writing is this?
a)
a poem
b)
a play
c)
a fairy tale
34.
A shark never runs out of teeth. If a shark loses a tooth, another tooth takes its place. During its life, a shark grows thousands of teeth!Which tells about the paragraph?
a)
It tries to get you to buy a shark book.
b)
It explains true things about sharks.
c)
It tells you a story about a shark.
35.
Many people use rocks in gardens. Some people build rock walls around gardens. They might use little rocks to make a place to walk. Pretty rocks can be placed around plants too.What can be used to make a place to walk?
a)
rock walls
b)
garden plants
c)
little rocks
36.
We used to wonder if there was water on the moon. There are dark and light spots on the moon. People thought the dark spots were water. Now we know the dark spots are holes. They were made by falling rocks.What did people think the dark parts were?
a)
rocks
b)
people
c)
water
37.
Elephants are the largest animals on land. They can be over twenty feet long and twelve feet tall. They have very big ears, long trunks, and short tails. They can move very fast if they need to.What shows how big elephants are?
a)
They can be over twenty feet long.
b)
They can move very fast.
c)
They have short tails.
38.
To ride an elevator, first press the up or down button. Wait for the elevator door to open. Step into the elevator car. Press the number of the floor you want. The elevator will take you there.What should you do first?
a)
Step into the elevator car.
b)
Press the up or down button.
c)
Wait for the elevator door to open.
39.
Sometimes there isn't enough rain. The farmers must water their fields. First, farmers dig rows between the plants. Then, they fill the rows with water. The farmers help the water reach the plants.What do the farmers do first?
a)
fill the rows with water
b)
dig rows between the plants
c)
help the water reach the plants
40.
In winter, water outside can turn to ice. There is not as much sun in winter. This makes the air colder. The cold air makes water outside colder. When it gets very cold, the water turns to ice.Why does the air get colder in winter?
a)
The water turns to ice.
b)
There is not as much sun.
c)
It snows more in winter.
41.
William Steig loved to draw. For years, he drew cartoons and other drawings for grown-ups. At age sixty-one, he decided to try something new. He wrote and drew the pictures for a children's book. For over thirty years, he made children's books. One famous book is Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. His book Shrek! was made into movies.Why did William Steig begin making children's books?
a)
because he wanted to try something different
b)
because he noticed that he loved to draw
c)
because he had just turned sixty-one
42.
The Wright brothers made the first flying machine. First, they practiced with kites. Their kites went up and down and could turn. After that, the brothers made their flying machine. They used what they learned about kites to build the machine. Then, they changed the wings on the machine to make it fly better.What did the Wright brothers do first?
a)
changed the wings
b)
made a flying machine
c)
practiced with kites
43.
A rabbit can be a great house pet. You can teach your rabbit to live inside, like a cat does. Use kind words and treats to help your rabbit learn the rules. Give your rabbit chew toys and fresh food and water every day.Why does the rabbit need fresh water every day?
a)
to keep the rabbit healthy
b)
to give the rabbit things to do
c)
to help the rabbit learn the rules
44.
A baby kangaroo is called a joey. When a kangaroo is first born, it is very small, about the size of a bean. Then the tiny joey must climb into its mother's pouch. It stays there until it has grown enough. After that, it will come out for short times.What must the joey do after it is first born?
a)
climb into its mother's pouch
b)
come out for short times
c)
grow to the size of a bean
45.
First, put the dishes in the sink. After that, fill the sink with hot, soapy water. Next, wash the dishes. Then use clear water to wash the bubbles off the dishes. Last, put the clean dishes on the stand to air dry.When do the directions say to fill the sink with water?
a)
while you let the dishes air dry
b)
after you wash off all the bubbles
c)
after you put the dishes in the sink
46.
There is an insect called a froghopper. It is very good at jumping. A froghopper can jump over two feet into the air. This helps it move from one plant to another. A flea is another insect that can jump almost as high. But it is not as good a jumper. A froghopper weighs sixty times more than a flea, but still jumps higher.How is a frog hopper different from a flea?
a)
A froghopper is an insect that can jump high.
b)
A froghopper weighs more and can jump higher.
c)
A froghopper can jump from one plant to another.
47.
In summer, a weasel's brown coat matches the ground. This color helps keep the weasel safe when it looks for food. Its brown coat helps it hide from larger animals. Later, in time for winter, the weasel's coat turns white. Then it will match the snow.How does the weasel's coat help it hide?
a)
It matches the ground.
b)
It keeps the weasel safe.
c)
It is warm and soft in winter.
48.
Wrapping a gift is easier if you first place it in a box. Then put wrapping paper around the box and tape the edges down. Tape a bow on top of the box. Then write a note to show who the gift is from.What do you probably do next?
a)
Wrap paper around the box.
b)
Tape the bow on the box.
c)
Attach the note to the gift.
49.
Some horses can leap over a fence.What does leap mean?
a)
walk
b)
dig
c)
jump
50.
Sunlight makes it possible for animals and plants to live on Earth. Sunlight helps plants make food, and then animals eat the plants. Sunlight also makes the earth warm enough for animals. Both plants and animals need the sun's warmth and light.What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Plants need light from the sun.
b)
Sunlight makes life on Earth possible
c)
Earth is warmed by light from the sun.
51.
Many seahorses live in tropical areas where the water is always warm.
a)
a place that is very hot
b)
a place that gets cold during parts of the year
c)
a place off the coast of Alaska
52.
What is a synonym for fix?
a)
repair
b)
explain
c)
delay
53.
The disease made one of her legs very weak.
a)
brace
b)
illness
c)
exercises
54.
Digging around in the treasure box, I uncovered a ball of twine.
a)
buried
b)
threw out
c)
found
55.
Joy carried her doll to the living room and settled into the window seat to wait for Gramp and Grandma.
a)
got bored
b)
got comfortable
c)
got tired
56.
Stargazers and astronomers gaze through telescopes.
a)
study
b)
count
c)
look
57.
There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not.
a)
Surprise
b)
Disagreement
c)
Arangemnent
d)
policy
58.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
59.
As the students generated
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
a)
came up with
b)
disscussed
c)
discovered
d)
applied
60.
The ARENA at my brother's college is big enough to play any sport, including football.
a)
buildings
b)
area for sports or entertainment
c)
living room
61.
The twins like to CONFUSE their parents by switching places at the dinner table.
a)
hide from
b)
mix up
c)
try out
62.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
63.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
64.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
65.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
66.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
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