3rd Grade Test Prep

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 Self-Grading Google Form Link
On this page you will find the link to the test. After you add the test to your Google Drive,
follow the directions to share with your classes.
Note: The point value equals 100. Feel free to change the point values to suit your needs by
pressing “answer key” on the question template. IF YOU ADD OR DELETE QUESTIONS, THE
POINT VALUES WILL HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED.
This youtube video may be helpful if you are having trouble sharing with your classroom:
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Directions for assigning a quiz to your students AFTER uploading a quiz to your Google Drive:
1. Press “create an assignment”.
2. Name the Quiz.
3. Provide a due date and a time.
4. Press the drive button (next to the paperclip). The drive may take a moment
to load.
5. Find the quiz form, and press it as is, like a typical attachment.
6. Press “assign” on the bottom right (blue button)
7. You will now see how it will appear to students. They will be led to the form,
and will be able to click through it.
Self-Grading Google Forms Link:
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1. (1)The feelings about the new school were mixed. (2) Helen loved the new gym. (3) Shirley was
nervous about the large classes. (4) Mother loved the easy commute. (5) Father was interested in
coaching the baseball team. Which sentence contains information about someone who is afraid?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5

2. (1) The volleyball game was on Saturday. (2) Lisa practiced for weeks. (3) Rose arrived a half hour
early. (4) Phillip sat in the first row of benches. (5) Lisa was bored by the first half of the game. Which
sentence BEST shows how Lisa feels?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5

3. (1) Nancy baked a vegetable lasagna. (2) She mixed the ingredients. (3) She forgot to add some
pepper. (4) She put it in the oven (5) Then, she sat back and waited. (6) It tasted okay. What sentence
shows Nancy’s mistake?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5

4. (1) Layla cleaned up her room. (2) She also set the table. (3) Finally, she put all the toys in the
playroom away. (4) Her father gave her some money. (5) She used it to buy a new dress. What
sentence BEST shows what Samantha wanted?

A. (2) She also set the table.

B. (3) Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away.
C. (4) Her mother gave her some money.
D. (5) She bought a new dress.

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5. (1) Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill. (2) He laughed. (3) Melissa ate the rest of the pie. (4) Bill
became angry. (5) Melissa let Bill play her new game. (6) He forgave her. Which sentence shows WHY
Bill got upset?

A. (1) Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill.

B. (2) He laughed.
C. (3) Melissa ate the rest of the pie.
D. (4) Bill became angry.
6. Wendy wanted to get an A in Science. She asked her teacher what she had to study. She paid
attention in class. She studied every night. She got an A! What is the lesson, or theme, of this story?
A. A Girl likes science.
B. Hard work pays off.
C. A girl pays attention in class.
D. Be kind to others.
7. India was new to the school. She missed her old friends. She was sad because she sat all alone.
Whitney came over and introduced herself. They quickly became friends. India felt much better. What
is the theme, or lesson, of this story?
A. Be kind to others.
B. A girl goes to a new school.
C. Crime doesn’t pay.
D. A girl feels better.
8. (1) Mark wants to be the captain of the soccer team. (2) Betsy wants to be captain too. (3) Katie is
the best player on the team. (4) She thinks Mel would be a good choice.
(5) Who is going to get the title? Which sentence shows Katie’s point of view?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4

9. The yearbook club wanted to have a party at the end of the year. The leader supplied the drinks.
Sam and Tim brought pizza. Susan and Patty brought sandwiches. Tina and Robert made the desserts.
The party was a success! What is the lesson of this story?
A. Everyone should work together.
B. Pizza is delicious.
C. Don’t be jealous of others.
D. Be a good friend.

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10. Miss Kennedy’s class wanted to throw a party at the end of the year. Lisa suggested a beach party
theme. Zeke wanted a camping party. Amy wanted to have an old-fashioned picnic. Miss Kennedy liked
Zeke’s idea the best. Everyone had a great time! What theme do you think
Miss Kennedy will use for the party?
A. Camping
B. Beach
C. Picnic
D. Sports
11. John was sad because he lost his baseball mitt. “You always lose everything,” said Zuri. “I’ll help
you find it,” said Ashley with a smile. “You can borrow mine,” replied Bob. Which are character traits
for Ashley?
A. Caring but grouchy
B. Mean and jealous
C. Caring and helpful
D. Helpful and sad

12. Ron was looking for his favorite pair of jeans. He looked in his closet. His brother, Jacob, looked in
the laundry room. His sister, Tasha, laughed. She hid the jeans under the couch. Ron went to school
wearing jeans he didn’t like. He never found them. What is the BEST character trait for Tasha?
A. Caring
B. Happy
C. Bored
D. Sneaky

13. Andre is upset. He can’t find his special pen. He asked Sara about it, but she lied and said she didn’t
know where it was. Paul didn’t tell the truth either. When he asked Heather about it, she looked at the
ground. She said she couldn’t tell a lie. “It’s in Dan’s desk,” she said. “Thanks,” said Andre with a smile.
What effect did Heather’s character traits have on Andre?

A. They made him upset.

B. They made him confused.
C. They made him happy.
D. They made him concerned.

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14. Elian was nervous about trying out for the basketball team. His mother told him to practice. His
friend, Leon, told him it might not be a great idea. His sister, Clara, encouraged him to give it a try. She
said he could always try out again next year if he didn’t make it. Elian tried out for the team. What
effect did Clara’s character traits have on Elian?
A. She made him angry at Leon.
B. She helped him succeed in the classroom.
C. She made him thankful for his mother.
D. She helped him make a decision.
15. Marvin wanted to be good at baseball like his older brother, Matt. So Matt taught Marvin how to
hold a bat. Then, he showed him how to hit. Finally, he taught him how to catch and throw. Matt was
very proud at the progress Marvin made. What effect did Matt have on Marvin?
A. He helped make him a better athlete.
B. He made him like basketball.
C. He taught him how to steal a base.
D. He made him want to collect baseball cards.
16. Camilla danced across the floor. Her baby sister, Bella, admired her. She imitated Camilla, which
made everyone laugh. What does “imitate” mean?
A. To make fun of
B. To copy
C. To dance
D. To laugh
17. Kyle couldn’t figure out how to open his front door. He kept putting in the key, but it would not
open. Dottie found the solution when she realized that Kyle was using the wrong key! What does
“solution” mean?
A. Problem
B. Answer
C. Key
D. Joke

18. Tom practiced baseball every day. Even though he practiced, he struggled to hit the ball deep in the
field. Hopefully, he will get better soon! What does “struggle” mean?
A. To try with little result
B. To care about something
C. To drop the ball
D. To be concerned about something

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19. Isabella decided she did not want to go to the birthday party at Amelia’s house. Isabella’s mother
was quite surprised. “Are you certain?” asked her mother. “Yes,” replied Amelia. What is another word
for “certain”?
A. Crazy
B. Tired
C. Angry
D. Sure
20. What is an “advantage”?
A. a problem
B. a win
C. a benefit
D. a task
21. Writer 1: Kylee is a talented cook who will become very famous. Writer 2: Kylee thinks she is a
talented cook. She is always showing off. What is true about these writers?
A. They both dislike Kylee.
B. They both are friends with Kylee.
C. One has a good outlook, but the other is negative.
D. One is a hard worker, but the other is lazy.
22. Cheetah’s have spots. They come from the feline family. They can run 50 – 60 miles per hour.
Panthers are black. Those in America are called black jaguars. Panthers can run 36 miles per hour.
What do cheetahs and panthers have in common?
A. They both have stripes.
B. They are both black.
C. They are both jaguars.
D. They are both fast.

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23. This is the cover of a book. Which of these would make the BEST lesson statement from this
picture?
A. Always be afraid.
B. The importance of music.
C. I love to play the piano.
D. You should play the piano too.

24. Based on the illustration, the story will probably be about -

A. Running away from home.
B. Raising crops.
C. Selling a farm.
D. Living in the city.

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25. Based on the illustration, the school lesson will probably be about -
A. Buying a clock.
B. Telling Time.
C. Going home.
D. Reading a story.

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 Answer Key

1. (1)The feelings about the new school were mixed. (2) Helen loved the new gym. (3) Shirley was
nervous about the large classes. (4) Mother loved the easy commute. (5) Father was interested in
coaching the baseball team. Which sentence contains information about someone who is afraid?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3 RL.1

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5

2. (1) The volleyball game was on Saturday. (2) Lisa practiced for weeks. (3) Rose arrived a half hour
early. (4) Phillip sat in the first row of benches. (5) Lisa was bored by the first half of the game. Which
sentence BEST shows how Lisa feels?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5 RL.3

3. (1) Nancy baked a vegetable lasagna. (2) She mixed the ingredients. (3) She forgot to add some
pepper. (4) She put it in the oven (5) Then, she sat back and waited. (6) It tasted okay. What sentence
shows Nancy’s mistake?

A. Sentence 2

B. Sentence 3 RL.1

C. Sentence 4

D. Sentence 5

4. (1) Layla cleaned up her room. (2) She also set the table. (3) Finally, she put all the toys in the
playroom away. (4) Her father gave her some money. (5) She used it to buy a new dress. What
sentence BEST shows what Samantha wanted?

A. (2) She also set the table.

B. (3) Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away.
C. (4) Her mother gave her some money.
D. (5) She bought a new dress. RL.3

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5. (1) Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill. (2) He laughed. (3) Melissa ate the rest of the pie. (4) Bill
became angry. (5) Melissa let Bill play her new game. (6) He forgave her. Which sentence shows WHY
Bill got upset?

A. (1) Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill.

B. (2) He laughed.
C. (3) Melissa ate the rest of the pie. RL.1
D. (4) Bill became angry.
6. Wendy wanted to get an A in Science. She asked her teacher what she had to study. She paid
attention in class. She studied every night. She got an A! What is the lesson, or theme, of this story?
A. A Girl likes science.
B. Hard work pays off. RL.2
C. A girl pays attention in class.
D. Be kind to others.
7. India was new to the school. She missed her old friends. She was sad because she sat all alone.
Whitney came over and introduced herself. They quickly became friends. India felt much better. What
is the theme, or lesson, of this story?
A. Be kind to others. RL.2
B. A girl goes to a new school.
C. Crime doesn’t pay.
D. A girl feels better.
8. (1) Mark wants to be the captain of the soccer team. (2) Betsy wants to be captain too. (3) Katie is
the best player on the team. (4) She thinks Mel would be a good choice.
(5) Who is going to get the title? Which sentence shows Katie’s point of view?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4 RL.6
9. The yearbook club wanted to have a party at the end of the year. The leader supplied the drinks.
Sam and Tim brought pizza. Susan and Patty brought sandwiches. Tina and Robert made the desserts.
The party was a success! What is the lesson of this story?
A. Everyone should work together. RL.2
B. Pizza is delicious.
C. Don’t be jealous of others.
D. Be a good friend.

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10. Miss Kennedy’s class wanted to throw a party at the end of the year. Lisa suggested a beach party
theme. Zeke wanted a camping party. Amy wanted to have an old-fashioned picnic. Miss Kennedy liked
Zeke’s idea the best. Everyone had a great time! What theme do you think
Miss Kennedy will use for the party?
A. Camping RL.2
B. Beach
C. Picnic
D. Sports

11. John was sad because he lost his baseball mitt. “You always lose everything,” said Zuri. “I’ll help
you find it,” said Ashley with a smile. “You can borrow mine,” replied Bob. Which are character traits
for Ashley?
A. Caring but grouchy
B. Mean and jealous
C. Caring and helpful RL.3
D. Helpful and sad

12. Ron was looking for his favorite pair of jeans. He looked in his closet. His brother, Jacob, looked in
the laundry room. His sister, Tasha, laughed. She hid the jeans under the couch. Ron went to school
wearing jeans he didn’t like. He never found them. What is the BEST character trait for Tasha?
A. Caring
B. Happy
C. Bored
D. Sneaky RL.3

13. Andre is upset. He can’t find his special pen. He asked Sara about it, but she lied and said she didn’t
know where it was. Paul didn’t tell the truth either. When he asked Heather about it, she looked at the
ground. She said she couldn’t tell a lie. “It’s in Dan’s desk,” she said. “Thanks,” said Andre with a smile.
What effect did Heather’s character traits have on Andre?
A. They made him upset.
B. They made him confused.
C. They made him happy. RL.3
D. They made him concerned.

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14. Elian was nervous about trying out for the basketball team. His mother told him to practice. His
friend, Leon, told him it might not be a great idea. His sister, Clara, encouraged him to give it a try. She
said he could always try out again next year if he didn’t make it. Elian tried out for the team. What
effect did Clara’s character traits have on Elian?
A. She made him angry at Leon.
B. She helped him succeed in the classroom.
C. She made him thankful for his mother.
D. She helped him make a decision. RL.3
15. Marvin wanted to be good at baseball like his older brother, Matt. So Matt taught Marvin how to
hold a bat. Then, he showed him how to hit. Finally, he taught him how to catch and throw. Matt was
very proud at the progress Marvin made. What effect did Matt have on Marvin?
A. He helped make him a better athlete. RL.3
B. He made him like basketball.
C. He taught him how to steal a base.
D. He made him want to collect baseball cards.
16. Camilla danced across the floor. Her baby sister, Bella, admired her. She imitated Camilla, which
made everyone laugh. What does “imitate” mean?
A. To make fun of
B. To copy RL.4
C. To dance
D. To laugh

17. Kyle couldn’t figure out how to open his front door. He kept putting in the key, but it would not
open. Dottie found the solution when she realized that Kyle was using the wrong key! What does
“solution” mean?
A. Problem
B. Answer RL.4
C. Key
D. Joke
18. Tom practiced baseball every day. Even though he practiced, he struggled to hit the ball deep in the
field. Hopefully, he will get better soon! What does “struggle” mean?
A. To try with little result RL.4
B. To care about something
C. To drop the ball
D. To be concerned about something

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19. Isabella decided she did not want to go to the birthday party at Amelia’s house. Isabella’s mother
was quite surprised. “Are you certain?” asked her mother. “Yes,” replied Amelia. What is another word
for “certain”?
A. Crazy
B. Tired
C. Angry
D. Sure RL.4
20. What is an “advantage”?
A. a problem
B. a win
C. a benefit RL.4
D. a task
21. Writer 1: Kylee is a talented cook who will become very famous. Writer 2: Kylee thinks she is a
talented cook. She is always showing off. What is true about these writers?
A. They both dislike Kylee.
B. They both are friends with Kylee.
C. One has a good outlook, but the other is negative. RL.5
D. One is a hard worker, but the other is lazy.
22. Cheetah’s have spots. They come from the feline family. They can run 50 – 60 miles per hour.
Panthers are black. Those in America are called black jaguars. Panthers can run 36 miles per hour.
What do cheetahs and panthers have in common?
A. They both have stripes.
B. They are both black.
C. They are both jaguars.
D. They are both fast. RL.5

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23. This is the cover of a book. Which of these would make the BEST lesson statement from this
picture?
A. Always be afraid.
B. The importance of music. RL.7
C. I love playing the piano.
D. You should play the piano too.

24. Based on the illustration, the story will probably be about -

A. Running away from home.
B. Raising crops. RL.7
C. Selling a farm.
D. Living in the city.

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25. Based on the illustration, the school lesson will probably be about -
A. Buying a clock.
B. Telling Time. RL.7
C. Going home.
D. Reading a story.

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