WorksheetsREADING 3RD GRADE
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 4hrs 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What pictures begin with the letter B?
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
3.
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
a)
Furious is a fancier word than mad.
b)
Lucy was really upset.
c)
Lucy wasn't that mad at all.
d)
Lucy was going home.
4.
Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
5.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
6.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
7.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
8.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.
a)
Mary will try to catch a spider.
b)
Mary will run and play.
c)
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
d)
Mary will try to catch a moth.
9.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
10.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
11.
What information should you gather when you preview a text?
a)
The names of every character in the work
b)
A general idea of what the text is about
c)
Information about where, when, and how the book was published
d)
Details about the life of the author
12.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
13.
What is comprehension?
a)
Reading for pleasure
b)
Reading for understanding
c)
Something Ms. Johnson's forces me to do
d)
A math equation for y=mx+b
14.
Who does not require assistance with reading?
a)
Struggling Reader
b)
Dependent Reader
c)
Independent Reader
d)
Reluctant Reader
15.
When an Independent Reader stumble across an unknown word they should __________
a)
Ignore it
b)
Use a dictionary
c)
Skip over it
d)
Use context clues
16.
After reading, an Independent Reader can
a)
Predict the text
b)
Infer about the ending
c)
Summarize the text
d)
Watch the text on Blue Ray
17.
I should read the entire text before answering the questions.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Distractions help me read better.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Distractions help me read better.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
There is a child sleeping upstairs quietly, when all of a sudden there is a loud "THUMP!" We can infer that
a)
the child continued to sleep calmly
b)
the child fell out of bed
c)
the child was eating a bag of chips
d)
the child was reading a book
21.
When characters and events remind me of things in my life, I am
a)
Making Predictions
b)
Making Connections to Self
c)
Summarizing
d)
Inferring
22.
When you ask questions while reading it helps you
a)
make a choice
b)
remind you of your life
c)
dig deeper into the story
23.
After you make a prediction, it is important to
a)
stop reading, because you already know what will happen
b)
tell others what's going to happen
c)
read on to see if your predictions are true or not
24.
Making pictures in your mind as you read is an example of________.
a)
Predicting
b)
Connecting
c)
Visualization
d)
Summarizing
25.
Finding something you have in common with a character or thinking about what you are reading reminds you of is the strategy of _______.
a)
Questioning
b)
Summarizing the story
c)
Predicting the future
d)
Connecting to self
26.
A short description of what happens in a story is called_________.
a)
Summarize
b)
Evaluate
c)
Predict
d)
Synonym
27.
When you think about what might happen next in a story you are using the strategy of____________.
a)
Questioning
b)
Summarizing
c)
Predicting
d)
Antonym
28.
What is comprehension?
a)
Reading for pleasure
b)
Reading for understanding
c)
Something Mrs. Werch forces me to do
d)
Useless stuff
29.
When an Independent Reader stumble across an unknown word they should __________
a)
Ignore it
b)
Use a dictionary
c)
Skip over it
d)
Use context clues
30.
When you try to figure out what you think will happen in the text.
a)
Visualize
b)
Predict
c)
Connect
d)
Clarify
31.
Create mental (in your mind) images of the settings, characters, and events in the text.
a)
Connect
b)
Visualize
c)
Clarify
d)
Evaluate
32.
When I stumble upon an underlined word that I do not know the meaning to, I should −
a)
Use context clues from the sentences around the word
b)
Come up with a definition that I think maybe fits in the sentence
33.
A short description of what happens in a story is called_________.
a)
Summarize
b)
Evaluate
c)
Predict
d)
Question
34.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
Got her sunglasses.
b)
Made a sandwich.
c)
Picked up her umbrella.
35.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
36.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.
a)
Mary will try to catch a spider.
b)
Mary will run and play.
c)
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
37.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
38.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
39.
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.
40.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
41.
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Dessert is supposed to come last.
b)
The students had a backward day.
c)
It is hard to do things backward.
d)
Students failed their tests.
42.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
43.
Spots is a large grey and white cat. Spot lives in a barn in a farm. Spot likes living in a barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spot to chase. Best of all, Spot had a soft space to sleep in the corner of the barn. What is the main idea?
a)
The barn is dirty
b)
Spots was grey and white.
c)
The barn was a good place for Spot to live.
d)
Spot eats mice.
44.
What is the definition of infer?
a)
To note differences
b)
To give more details or new information about something
c)
To form an opinion that something is probably true based on information you have
d)
To say that something will happen before it does
45.
Create means......
a)
To make
b)
To note similarities
c)
To tell what something or someone is like by giving details
d)
To show or prove an idea with facts and details
46.
To say that something will happen before it does.
a)
explain
b)
analyze
c)
infer
d)
predict
47.
To make a short statement giving only the main information and not all of the details....
a)
evaluate
b)
summarize
c)
create
d)
describe
48.
What is the definition of support?
a)
To make
b)
To look at something carefully in order to understand it
c)
To show or prove an idea with facts and details
d)
To note differences
49.
To compare is to...
a)
Note differences
b)
Note similarities
c)
To say that something will happen before it does
d)
To make
50.
What is the definition of explain?
a)
To form an idea and judge how good, useful, or successful something is
b)
To give more details or new information about something
c)
To tell about something in a way that is clear and easy to understand
d)
To make
51.
To analyze is to...
a)
Say that something will happen before it does
b)
Show or prove an idea with facts and details
c)
To look at something carefully in order to understand it
d)
To note differences
52.
To note differences means to
a)
contrast
b)
compare
c)
create
d)
infer
53.
To give more details or new information about something is to....
a)
support
b)
elaborate
c)
infer
d)
describe
54.
The word describe means....
a)
To tell what someone or something is like by giving details
b)
To say that something will happen before it does
c)
to make
d)
To show or prove an idea with facts and details
55.
To form an idea and judge how good, useful, or successful something is......is to?
a)
support
b)
evaluate
c)
infer
d)
predict
56.
Eight people are carrying a large inflatable down the bank of a river. The water in the river is moving very fast. Each person buckles up their life preserver and puts on a helmet. They climb into the raft and paddle to catch the rapid current.
What do you think the eight people are doing?
What do you think the eight people are doing?
a)
Climbing a mountain
b)
Going white water rafting
c)
Going fishing
d)
Going surfing
57.
Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...
You can infer that it is...
a)
Dinnertime
b)
Bedtime
c)
Time for School
d)
Playtime
58.
The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth. The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush. What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?
a)
It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.
b)
It worked better than any toothbrush before it.
c)
It was very popular when it was invented.
d)
It originally used animal hairs.
59.
What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably somewhat shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
60.
Kay threw her bike down wherever she stopped. More than once she had left her bicycle in the driveway. Several times her dad had pointed out what could happen when she did this. One morning as her dad was leaving for work, Kay heard a crashing sound outside.
Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Kay rode her bike often.
b)
Kay learned a lesson from her mistake.
c)
Kay's dad ran over her bike.
d)
Her bike was stolen from the garage.
61.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
62.
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Albert threw down his lunchbox.
b)
Albert's job lasted over ten years.
c)
Losing his job made Albert upset.
d)
Albert lived in a house with his parents.
63.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
64.
Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, 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.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.
b)
Floods only occur along the coast.
c)
Floods are not that dangerous.
d)
After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.
65.
When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:
a)
Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.
b)
Your own imagination and ignore the text.
c)
Observations, prior knowledge and experiences, and details from the text.
d)
None of the above.
66.
I heard you __________ yesterday afternoon.
a)
sing
b)
to sing
c)
song
67.
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?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
68.
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
69.
Inferencing means:
a)
make a prediction
b)
write a summary
c)
take a guess
d)
choose what's most important
70.
What do you need in order to make an inference? (select 2)
a)
author's name
b)
the article
c)
the picture
d)
your brain
71.
Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.
72.
Rosa and her friends spent two weeks in a cabin on the lake. There was no electricity in the cabin. The girls had to use a lantern for light. Sometimes they made a fire in the fireplace.
CAUSE: The cabin had no electricity.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: The cabin had no electricity.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
The cabin was on the lake.
b)
The girls used a lantern for light.
c)
There was a fireplace near the cabin.
73.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
74.
To make an inference you take what you know, and what the author tells you to….
a)
come up with something the author doesn't tell you.
b)
know the wrong answer.
c)
not think about the story at all.
d)
stop reading.
75.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
76.
I have a dog who is playful but he is not eating or playing anymore. What is wrong with my dog.
a)
Scared
b)
Sick
c)
Not real
77.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
78.
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
a)
Furious is a fancier word than mad.
b)
Lucy was really upset.
c)
Lucy wasn't that mad at all.
d)
Lucy was going home.
79.
Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
80.
When you use evidence to make a guess, you are using the reading strategy called ____.
a)
Connect
b)
Visualize
c)
Clarify
d)
Infer/Predict
81.
Which best describes what historical fiction is?
a)
a story set in the future with made up characters
b)
a story that contains a mystery to be solved with lots of suspense
c)
a story set in the past with made up characters
d)
a story with ghosts in it
82.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
83.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
84.
What does non-fiction mean?
a)
real
b)
not real
85.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
Got her sunglasses.
b)
Made a sandwich.
c)
Picked up her umbrella.
86.
Which of the following is an example of a setting in a story:
a)
the woods
b)
a teacher
c)
a dragon
d)
a witch
87.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
88.
I lost my baby _________.
a)
tueth
b)
tewth
c)
tooth
d)
toeth
89.
My dog will ______ the bone.
a)
chue
b)
chew
c)
choo
d)
choe
90.
My baby sister ________ to be very tall.
a)
grew
b)
groo
c)
grue
d)
groe
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