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3rd Grade FAST REVIEW

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Limericks are usually of _______ lines.

a)

six

b)

five

2.

What is a limerick?

a)

Humorous poem consisting of five lines.

b)

An animal that licks things.

c)

A form of food.

d)

A sentence with rhyming words.

3.

What is the limerick rhyme scheme?

a)

ABABA

b)

ABBCC

c)

ABCBC

d)

AABBA

4.

A poem with a rhyme scheme. It can include a quatrain (A stanza with 4 lines and similar rhyme scheme).

a)

Limerick

b)

Haiku

c)

Rhymed verse

d)

Free verse

5.

A funny 5-line poem that follows AABBA rhyme scheme. (8 syllables on A and 5 syllables on B)

a)

Haiku

b)

Rhymed verse

c)

Free verse

d)

Limerick

6.

Poetry that does not have a specific rhyme scheme, syllable count, or line length.

a)

Limerick

b)

Free verse

c)

Rhymed verse

d)

Haiku

7.

What type of poem is this?

a)

Haiku

b)

Rhymed verse

c)

Limerick

d)

Free verse

8.
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
a)
personification
b)
poem
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
9.

Tom was walking as slow as a snail

a)

Similie

b)

Metaphor

10.

The math test was as easy as ABC

a)

Similie

b)

Metaphor

11.

Dad slept like a dog last night

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

12.

What is the structure of a poem typically made up of?

a)

Paragraphs

b)

Sentences

c)

Stanzas

d)

Chapters

13.

How many lines does each stanza in a limerick have?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

14.

Which lines rhyme in a limerick?

a)

The first and second

b)

The second and fifth

c)

The first, second, and fifth

d)

The third and fourth

15.

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

a)

ABAB

b)

AABBA

c)

ABCBA

d)

AABB

16.

What is free-verse poetry?

a)

Poetry that has a strict rhyme scheme and structure.

b)

Poetry that tells a story or expresses a feeling and does not always rhyme.

c)

Poetry that is only used to express funny ideas.

d)

Poetry that must be written in stanzas of the same length.

17.

How many lines does a haiku have?

a)

Two

b)

Four

c)

Three

d)

Five

18.

How many syllables does the first and last lines of a haiku have?

a)

Seven

b)

Five

c)

Ten

d)

Three

19.

How are limericks and haikus alike?

a)
They are both written in free verse.
b)
They are both typically very long poems.
c)
They both originated in ancient Greece.
d)
They are both types of poems with specific structures.
20.

How are free verse poems and rhymed verse poems different?

a)
Free verse poems do not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, while rhymed verse poems have a specific rhyme scheme and meter.
b)
Rhymed verse poems are only written in prose, while free verse poems are written in verse.
c)
Free verse poems are always shorter than rhymed verse poems.
d)
Free verse poems have a strict rhyme scheme, while rhymed verse poems do not.
21.

Read this poem.

Hickory, Dickory, Dock!

The mouse ran up the clock.

The clock struck one,

The mouse ran down,

Hickory, Dickory, Dock!

What kind of poem is this?

a)

haiku

b)

limerick

c)

free verse

d)

rhymed verse

22.
To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
23.
To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
24.
Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
25.
Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
26.
Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
27.
People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy. A service, however is not an actual thing. When you pay for a service you are paying someone to do something. For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services. For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car. Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
28.
Stores change what they sell and how much things cost based on what the consumer wants. This called supply and demand. The supply is the product that can be purchased and the demand is how many people want the product. Since it is cold in the winder, the demand for swimsuits is low. This means that swimsuits will be cheaper in the winter. In the summer, a lot of people need swimsuits. This high demand causes swimsuits to cost full price. On a really hot day, ice cream will cost full price because lots of people want a cool treat. An ice cream store might have a sale on a cold day because the demand for ice cream will be lower. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
29.

Because it rained all night, the streets were flooded in the morning.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

30.

Because of the broken heater, the house was very cold.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

31.

First, I get out of bed, Then, I brush my teeth and get dressed. Finally, I catch the bus to go to school.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

32.

Although horses and cows are very different animals, often they both live on farms and eat hay.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

33.

Due to the heavy snowfall, school was canceled.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

34.

Consequently, the team lost the game after their star player was injured.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

35.

He missed the bus and was late for school.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

36.
  1. 1. Open the bag.

  2. 2. Take the cookie out of the bag.

  3. 3. Eat the Cookie

  4. 4. Place the bag in the recycle bin.

  5. 5. Wash your hands.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

37.
  1. Events written in order.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

38.
  1. When you exlpain how 2 or more things are the same or different

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

39.
  1. First Kaiden logs into Iready. Next, he passes a reading lesson, after that, he gets a house ticket and writes his name on the back of it. Finally, he drops it in the house bucket to get credit to his hard work.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

40.

After comparing the two reports, it was clear that the first one had more detailed analysis.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Compare & Contrast

41.

Since the alarm didn't go off, she overslept and missed her meeting.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect

42.

  1. 1. Gather all the ingredients.

  2. 2. Mix them in a bowl.

  3. 3. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

  4. 4. Let it cool before serving.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

43.
Choose the answer that shows the cause first and the effect second.
a)
They went to the movies, then it rained heavily.
b)
It rained heavily, so they went to the movies instead of the park.
c)
They packed their lunches, so it began to rain.
d)
They went to the movies, so they packed their lunches.
44.

CAUSE:

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.

45.
Things happen in a specific order over a period of time 
a)
Compare 
b)
Contrast 
c)
Problem 
d)
Chronological order
46.

When you COMPARE one thing to another, you explain how the two are

a)
different
b)
mysterious
c)
alike or similar
d)
interesting
47.

Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.

a)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order

48.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

cause and effect

b)

compare and contrast

c)

chronological / sequence

d)

problem and solution

e)

descriptive

49.

Describes the similarities and differences between two or more objects

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence or Chronological Order

50.

The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Sequence/

Chronological

51.

I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then, I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence/

Chronological

52.

Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Description

53.

Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence/

Chronological

54.

The Space Needle was built in 1962 in Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair. It is 605 feet tall from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon at the very top. Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet. They can also dine in a revolving restaurant near the top of the needle.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence/

Chronological

55.

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them!

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

56.

Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business.

a)

Description

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Sequence/

Chronological

57.

President Barack, Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He graduated from high school in 1979. After attending college at Harvard, he married Michelle Robinson in 1992. Obama became an Illinois senator in 1997 and on January 20, 2009, he became the 44th president of the United States of America.

a)

Description

b)

Sequence/

Chronological

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

58.

What is the connection used in this paragraph?

a)

Sequence or chronological order

b)

Cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

Description

59.

Which words show how the passages are connected?

a)

Because

b)

As a Result

c)

Effect

d)

differences

60.

What connection is used in this paragraph?

a)

Compare and contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Chronological Order

61.

This passage

a)

Explains the steps to make Booza.

b)

Describes the effects of eating too much ice cream.

c)

Compares and contrasts ice cream and Booza

d)

Sequences steps to make ice cream

62.

What connection is used in this paragraph?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological Order

63.

The Author connected the ideas of this passage by

a)

Compare the “Star-Spangled Banner” to other anthems.

b)

Sequencing the lyrics of the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

c)

Telling an entertaining story.

d)

Explaining what caused Scott Key to write the song.

64.

What word helps you understand how sentences are connected?

a)

Because

b)

Slow

c)

sometimes

d)

As a result

65.

The author connects the ideas of the passage by using

a)

Sequencing.

b)

Ordering.

c)

Cause and effect.

d)

Comparing and contrasting.

66.

How are the sentences in this paragraph connected?

a)

The sentences compare and contrast ways to send mail.

b)

The sentences are in sequential order

c)

The sentences explain problems that can occur when you send mail.

d)

Each sentence explains the effect of the prior sentence.

67.

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

a)

To describe butterfly colors.

b)

To explain the cause of butterfly migration.

c)

To sequence the steps of a caterpillar becoming a

butterfly.

d)

To compare and contrast a moth to a butterfly

68.

How are the ideas in this passage connected?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

69.

How are the ideas in this passage connected?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

70.

The words before, next, after, and then show that sentences in the passage are connected through

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Sequence

71.

Which word helps you see that the ideas in the passage are connected by cause and effect? Select All that Apply

a)

Reason

b)

Cause

c)

Effect

d)

Protest

72.

How are the sentences in this passage connected?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

73.

What word helps show how the ideas in this passage are connected?

a)

Like

b)

Change

c)

Because

d)

If... Then

74.

The author wrote this passage to explain

a)

The sequence of events in the discovery of wind.

b)

The effect of cold and warm air mixing.

c)

Compare wind to other types of weather.

d)

To explain the effects of extreme weather.

75.

In this passage the author

a)

Compares and contrasts sharks.

b)

Explains the problems sharks can cause.

c)

Describes a day in the life of sharks.

d)

Sequences the steps of identifying a shark.

76.

How are the ideas in this passage connected?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

77.

How are the sentences in this passage connected?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Description