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SUCCESS WITH READING TESTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3Reading Skills Practice Test 1 3

3Reading Skills Practice Test 1 [One Per Page] 6

3Reading Skills Practice Test 2 40

3TN TCAP English Linguistically Simplified Assessment Grade 3 Practice Test (Reading/Language Arts) 47

3Reading Skills Practice Test 1 [ANSWER KEY] 69

3TN TCAP English Linguistically Simplified Assessment Grade 3 Practice Test (Reading/Language Arts)

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Scholastic Success with Reading Comprehension

ISBN 13: 978-0-545-20103-2

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Reading Comprehension

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3Reading Skills Practice Test 1

DIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed. Read each passage. Then circle the correct answer.

Imagine drinking 500 cups of water at once. Believe it or not, thats what camels do! In the desert, water is hard to find. When acamel drinks water, it drinks as much as it can. Because a camel has a big stomach, it can gulpdown 30 gallons. Thats nearly 500

cups. Then it can go for ten months without another drink.

1) What is the best title for this story?

a. Why Water is good for youb. Life in the Desert

c. Thirsty Camels

d. Water Pollution

2) In the story the word gulpmeans

a. throw.

b. drink.c. watch.

d. walk.

Have you ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Many people say they can see a mans face on the surface of the moon. Its not really

a face, or course. Instead the face is a pattern made by cratersand mountains on the moons surface. When the moon is full and the

sky is clear, we see some of those holes and hills.


a. The Moon and Starsb. A Full Moon

c. People Land on the Moon

d. The Man in the Moon

4) In this story, the word cratersmeans

a. holes.b. moons.

c. mountains.

d. nights.

5) You can see the Man in the Moon best when the moon is

a. hidden.b. new.

c. full.

d. flat.

6) You would probably find this story in a

a. science book.b. dictionary.

c. poetry book.

d. travel guide.

A fire can be serious. But these few simple tips can help keep you safe:

a) Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a month.

b) Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room in case of fire. Pick a spot outside. Then

practice!

c) If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire department.d) If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it. Use another way out.e) Crawl low under smoke.

f) If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out the flames.

7) This story is mainly about

a. how most fires start.

b. how to stay safe from fire.c. how to fix a smoke detector.

d. what firefighters do.

8) You should check the batteries in a smoke detector

a. once a year.b. twice a year.

c. when you think of it.d. once a month.

9) You can guess from the story that a warm door

means

a. the fire is over.b. the fire is close by.

c. firefighters are on their way.

d. the fire is small.

10) If your clothes catch fire, what should you do first?

a. Stop.

b. Cry.c. Roll.

d. Run.

Name:Period

Date

__/ 35 POINTSGOAL

Common Core:


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The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world. He also has one of the nicest homes.

The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansionhas 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 3 elevators.

It has a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctors office and barbershop. That means the

President can do a lot without leaving home.

The Presidents home is so beautiful, it used to be called the Presidents Palace. President Roosevelt named it the White

House in 1901.

Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do! According to the United States Constitution, the

President does not own the White House. The American people do!

11) What is the best title for thisstory?

a. Beautiful Homes

b. A New President

c. The Presidents House

d. Write to the President

12) In this story the wordmansionmeans a big

a. job.

b. pool.

c. car.

d. house.

13) Which of these is an opinionabout the White House?

a. Its in Washington, D.C.

b. It has 132 rooms.

c. Its the nicest house in the

world.

d. It has a barbershop.

One African folktale tells why some spiders have bald heads. In this tale, Dog, Elephant, and other animals were having a festiva

to honor their parents. Anansi the spider bragged to the other animals. He said he had the best way to honor his parents. He would go

a whole week without eating! The other animals groaned. They knew Anansi was a show-off.

That week, the other animals ate and ate. But Anansi got hungrier and hungrier. One day, he spotted a pot full of beans. I

will take a tiny taste, thought Anansi. No one will know.

So Anansi took off his hat and filled it with beans. He has just begun to eat when he heard a noise. The other animals were

coming! Quickly, Anansi put the hat on his head. But forgot the hat was full of beans. The hot beans burned all the hair off Anansis

head. The other animals laughed. Maybe this will teach Anansi to stop bragging, they said.

14) Which happened first?a. Anansi ate the beans.

b. The beans burned Anansis head

c. Anansi saw the pot

d. Anansi filled his hat

15) The author created this story to tella. that it is good to show off

b. how to cook beans

c. that it is wrong to brag

d. that beans are tasty

Much of our planet is covered by water. This water is always on the move. It makes a journey called the water cycle.

The water cycle starts when the suns heat warms Earths oceans and rivers. The heart makes tiny drops of water to riseinto

the air. These tiny drops are called water vapor.

Next, the tiny drops of water gather together. They form clouds. When the clouds get too heavy, water spills out of them.

The water falls back down to Earth as rain or snow. Then, the water begins its journey again.

16) In this story, the word risemeansa. move up

b. move over

c. fall

d. break


a. Let it Snow!

b. Earths Oceans

c. The Water Cycle

d. Types of Clouds

18) You can guess from the story thata. Earth has very little water

b. Snow is made of water

c. Clouds are made of salt

d. Water never moves

19) Which of these is a fact?

a. Everyone hates rain

b. Snow is better than rain

c. Science is boring

d. Drops of water form clouds


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VOCABULARY -- SYNONYMS

DIRECTIONS: SAW. Use separate paper if needed. Read the underlinedword in each phrase. Mark the word below it that has the

same(or close to the same) meaning,

20) roamaround

a. play b. wander

c. read d. see

21) speakloudly

a. laugh b. lookc. talk d. bend

22) allowher ina. turn b. let

c. stand d. call

23) a terribleday

a. slow b. awful

c. early d. old

24) the correctanswer

a. right b. first

c. blue d. wrong

25) createartwork

a. none b. buyc. drop d. make

26) the fearfulboya. gentle b. scared

c. silly d. kind

27) finish the chore

a. play b. pet

c. job d. day

VOCABULARY -- ANTONYMSDIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed. Read the underlinedword in each phrase. Mark the word below it that has the

oppositeor nearly the opposite.

28) a strongpersona. smart b. new

c. healthy d. weak

29) a narrowhall

a. wide b. shiny

c. cool d. dry

30) a noisycrowd

a. neat b. lost

c. quiet d. big

31) loadthe truck

a. lonely b. unload

c. pack d. reload

32) manyfriendsa. real b. my

c. few d. all

33) a fancycoat

a. plain b. short

c. soft d. cold

34) a usefultool

a. powerful b. wonderfuk

c. used d. useless

35) a rareanimal

e. common f. ugly

g. wild h. oily


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3Reading Skills Practice Test 1 [One Per Page]


Imagine drinking 500 cups of water at once. Believe it or not, thats what camels

do! In the desert, water is hard to find. When a camel drinks water, it drinks as

much as it can. Because a camel has a big stomach, it can gulpdown 30 gallons.

Thats nearly 500 cups. Then it can go for ten months without another drink.

1)What is the best title for this story?

a. Why Water is good for you

b.Life in the Desertc. Thirsty Camels

d.Water Pollution

Name:

PeriodDate

__/ 35 POINTS

GOAL

Common Core:


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Imagine drinking 500 cups of water at once. Believe it or not, thats what camels

do! In the desert, water is hard to find. When a camel drinks water, it drinks as

much as it can. Because a camel has a big stomach, it can gulpdown 30 gallons.

Thats nearly 500 cups. Then it can go for ten months without another drink.

2)In the story the word gulpmeansa. throw.

b.drink.

c. watch.

d.walk.


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Have you ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Many people say they can see a

mans face on the surface of the moon. Its not really a face, or course. Instead the

face is a pattern made by cratersand mountains on the moons surface. When

the moon is full and the sky is clear, we see some of those holes and hills.

3)What is the best title for this story?

a. The Moon and Starsb.A Full Moon


d.The Man in the Moon


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4)In this story, the word cratersmeans

a. holes.b.moons.

c. mountains.

d.nights.


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5)You can see the Man in the Moon best when the moon isa. hidden.

b.new.

c. full.

d. flat.


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6)You would probably find this story in aa. science book.

b.dictionary.

c.poetry book.

d. travel guide.


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g)Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a

month.

h)Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room

in case of fire. Pick a spot outside. Then practice!

i) If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire

department.j) If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it.

Use another way out.

k)Crawl low under smoke.

l) If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out

the flames.

7)This story is mainly about

a. how most fires start.b.how to stay safe from fire.

c. how to fix a smoke detector.

d.what firefighters do.


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a)Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a

month.

b)Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room


c)If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire

department.d)If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it.


e)Crawl low under smoke.

f) If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out

the flames.

8)You should check the batteries in a smoke detectora. once a year.

b. twice a year.

c. when you think of it.

d.once a month.


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the flames.

9)You can guess from the story that a warm door meansa. the fire is over.

b. the fire is close by.


d. the fire is small


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the flames.

.10) If your clothes catch fire, what should you do first?

a. Stop.

b.Cry.

c. Roll.

d.Run.


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The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world.

He also has one of the nicest homes.

The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansion

has 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 3 elevators. It has a swimming pool, a bowling

alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctors office and barbershop. That

means the President can do a lot without leaving home.

The Presidents home is so beautiful, it used to be called the PresidentsPalace. President Roosevelt named it the White House in 1901.

Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do!

According to the United States Constitution, the President does not own the White

House. The American people do!


a. Beautiful Homes

b.A New Presidentc. The Presidents House

d.Write to the President


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12) In this story the word mansionmeans a big

a.job.b.pool.

c. car.

d.house.


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a.Its in Washington, D.C.b.It has 132 rooms.

c. Its the nicest house in the world.

d.It has a barbershop.


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One African folktale tells why some spiders have bald heads. In this tale, Dog,

Elephant, and other animals were having a festival to honor their parents. Anansi

the spider bragged to the other animals. He said he had the best way to honor his

parents. He would go a whole week without eating! The other animals groaned.

They knew Anansi was a show-off.

That week, the other animals ate and ate. But Anansi got hungrier and

hungrier. One day, he spotted a pot full of beans. I will take a tiny taste, thoughtAnansi. No onewill know.

So Anansi took off his hat and filled it with beans. He has just begun to eat

when he heard a noise. The other animals were coming! Quickly, Anansi put the

hat on his head. But forgot the hat was full of beans. The hot beans burned all the

hair off Anansis head. The other animals laughed. Maybe this will teach Anansi

to stop bragging, they said.


b.The beans burned Anansis head


d.Anansi filled his hat


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One African folktale tells why some spiders have bald heads. In this tale, Dog,

Elephant, and other animals were having a festival to honor their parents. Anansi

the spider bragged to the other animals. He said he had the best way to honor his

parents. He would go a whole week without eating! The other animals groaned.

They knew Anansi was a show-off.

That week, the other animals ate and ate. But Anansi got hungrier and

hungrier. One day, he spotted a pot full of beans. I willtake a tiny taste, thoughtAnansi. No one will know.

So Anansi took off his hat and filled it with beans. He has just begun to eat

when he heard a noise. The other animals were coming! Quickly, Anansi put the

hat on his head. But forgot the hat was full of beans. The hot beans burned all the

hair off Anansis head. The other animals laughed. Maybe this will teach Anansi

to stop bragging, they said.

15) The author created this story to tell

a. that it is good to show off

b.how to cook beans

c. that it is wrong to brag

d. that beans are tasty


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Much of our planet is covered by water. This water is always on the move. It

makes a journey called the water cycle.

The water cycle starts when the suns heat warms Earths oceans and rivers.

The heart makes tiny drops of water to riseinto the air. These tiny drops are called

water vapor.

Next, the tiny drops of water gather together. They form clouds. When the

clouds get too heavy, water spills out of them. The water falls back down to Earthas rain or snow. Then, the water begins its journey again.

16) In this story, the word risemeans

a. move up

b.move over

c. fall

d.break


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water vapor.




a. Let it Snow!

b.Earths Oceans

c.The Water Cycled.Types of Clouds


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water vapor.



18) You can guess from the story that

a. Earth has very little water

b.Snow is made of water

c. Clouds are made of salt

d.Water never moves


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water vapor.




a. Everyone hates rain

b.Snow is better than rain

c. Science is boring

d.Drops of water form clouds


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VOCABULARY -- SYNONYMS

DIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed. Read the underlinedword in

each phrase. Mark the word below it that has the same(or close to the same)

meaning,

20) roamaround

a.play b.wander

c. read d.see


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21) speakloudly

a. laugh b. look

c. talk d.bend


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22) allowher in

a. turn b. let

c. stand d.call


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23) a terribleday

a. slow b.awful

c. early d.old


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24) the correctanswer

a. right b.first

c.blue d.wrong


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25) createartwork

a. none b.buy

c. drop d.make


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26) the fearfulboy

a. gentle b.scared

c. silly d.kind


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27) finish the chore

a.play b.pet

c.job d.day

VOCABULARY -- ANTONYMS

DIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed. Read the underlinedword in

each phrase. Mark the word below it that has the oppositeor nearly the opposite.

28) a strongperson

a. smart b.new

c. healthy d.weak


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29) a narrowhall

a. wide b.shiny

c. cool d.dry


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30) a noisycrowd

a. neat b. lost

c. quiet d.big


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31) loadthe truck

a. lonely b.unload

c.pack d.reload


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32) manyfriends

a. real b.my

c. few d.all


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33) a fancycoat

a.plain b.short

c. soft d.cold


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34) a usefultool

a.powerful b.wonderfuk

c. used d.useless


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35) a rareanimal

a. common b.ugly

c. wild d.oily


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3Reading Skills Practice Test 2


Did you ever hear someone say, Id do it at the drop of a hat? That person means he or she would do it right away. Thissaying started hundreds of years ago. Back then, people would drop a hat in order to start a race. When the hat touched the ground,

the runners would take off. Today, we use the phraseat the drop of a hat when a person does something suddenly or eagerly.


a. Races of Long Agob. At the Drop of a Hat

c. Hat Styles

d. Who Will Win

37) In this story, the word phrasemeans

a. runnerb. hat

c. saying

d. name

To a bat, the world must seem topsy-turvy. Thats because this creature spends a good part of its day hanging upside down!

A bat has five sharp claws on each of its hindlegs. It uses the claws to hang upside down from tree branches, caves and city bridges.

A bat hangs for many hours each dayeven while its sleeping, eating, and washing itself. In fact, the only time this flying mammal is

right side up is when it is fetching insects, fruit, or other meals.38) The story is mainly about

a. how bats find foodb. how bats hang upside down

c. bats and other mammals

d. all kinds of caves

39) In this story, the word hindmeansa. flying

b. imaginary

c. dry

d. back

40) Bats are right side up when they

a. find foodb. sleep

c. wash themselves

d. eat

41) You can guess from the story that batsa. never leave their caves or trees

b. are very dirty animals

c. eat only insects

d. live in the city and the country

In the 1620s, Pilgrim children had plenty of work to do in the new settlement. They studied, hunted for food, prepared mealsand helped care for younger brothers and sisters. But these early American kids had some time for fun, too. One of their favorite

games was called Puss in the Middle. Would you like to play this Pilgrim game? Just follow the directions below:

i. Gather five friends. Have one child stand in the middle of the room. He or she is the

Puss.

ii. Have the other four children stand in the corners of the room.

iii. The corner players must change places without giving Puss a chance to grab a cornerspot.

iv. When Puss gets a corner spot, the child who lost hos or her spot becomes the next

Puss. The game starts all over again.

42) This story is mostly about

a. how to play a Pilgrim gameb. how the Pilgrims came to America

c. foods the Pilgrims ated. what Pilgrim kids studied

43) Pilgrim children played Puss in thea. 1800s

b. 1600s

c. 1500sd. 1900s

44) To play Puss in the Middle, what should you do first?

a. Try to change placesb. Stand in the corners

c. Have Puss stand in the middled. Gather five friends

45) Which of these is an opinion about Pilgrim children?a. They play silly games

b. They helped prepare meals

c. They lived in coloniesd. They hunted for food

Name:Period

Date

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Common Core:


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For many kids, there is nothing like a good action movie. They love seeing their favorite stars leapacross rooftops or drive

at high speeds in a thrilling chase. What they may not know is that, behind every dangerous scene, there is a stunt person. Student

people look like real movie stars, but they are specially trained to perform daring tricks. They practice dangerous scenes over and

over again. And they wear thick padding on their backs, arms, and shoulders to protect themselves.

Student people use other safety tricks, too. When they must fall during a scene, they often land on a mattress or trampoline.

When a car window explodes in the stunt persons face, it is made of fake glass that will not cut the skin. Although you cannot see

these trick on camera, they sire help keep you glued to the screen!

46) What is the best title for this story?a. Kids Favorite Movie Startsb. Dangerous Jobs

c. How Stunt People Work

d. Action Movies

47) In this story the word leapmeans

a. jumpb. skip

c. land

d. practice

48) Movie makers use fake glass becausea. it is cheaper than real glassb. it breaks easily

c. it wont cut the skin

d. it is easy to get

49) You might find this story in

a. a book about moviesb. an encyclopedia

c. a nature guide

d. a book about planes

One African folktale tells how Leopard got his spots. According the tale, Leopard and some other animals had a funeral

march for their friend Ant. As the animals marched Leopards stomach rumbled. He as hungry!

As the animals passed a farm, Leopard noticed some baskets filled with fresh eggs. He tossed one egg after another into his

mouth. Soon he had eaten the entire basket! Satisfied, he returned to the other animals.

When the farmer saw the empty basket, he chased after the animals. Who stole my eggs? he asked. All of the animalsdenied it. Then the farmer had an idea. He asked all the animals to jump over a bonfire. He said the animal who had eaten the eggs

would fall in. One by one, the creatures leaped over the flames. When it was Leopards turn, he took a deep breath, jumped, and

landed in the fire. AHA! said the farmer. It was you! Leopard climbed out of the fire, but his coat was burned in spots as a

reminder of his greed.

50) Which happened last?

a. Leopard ate the eggs

b. Leopard burned his coatc. Leopard was hungry

d. The farmer saw the

empty basket

51) The author created this story

to tell

a. that is was bad to stealb. how to make music

c. how leopards live

d. all about Africa

52) You can guess that

a. African animals can talk

b. this event never reallyhappened

c. ants are very smart

d. leopards are allergic to

eggs

To author Joanna Cole, writing about science is a dream come true. When Cole was growing up in New Jersey, she explored

nature. She grew gardens and caught bugs in her yard.

When Cole grew up, she became a teacher. One day, she saw an article about cockroaches. She learned that these bugs were

older than the dinosaurs. She thought kids would like to learn about roaches, too. She decided to write a book about them. Later,

Cole wrote books about fish, fleas, frogs, dogs, and more. Of course, some of Coles most famous books are theMagic School Bus

science stories.

No matter what she is writing about, Cole says that two things are important to her. One is research. Cole reads many books

and talks to experts to make sure her facts are correct. The second thing is a sense of humor. She says even science should be funny.

53) In this story the word correct means

a. fix

b. newc. funny

d. right

54) This story would probably go on to talk about

a. the success of Coles books

b. cockroaches and dinosaursc. kids hobbies

d. using the library


a. Cockroaches: Ancient Bugs

b. Joanna Cole: Science Writerc. The Magic School BusBooks

d. How to Write a Funny Story


a. Cole is the best author ever

b. Roaches are grossc. Cole grew up in New Jersey

d. Science is more interesting than art


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3NC EOG Released Test Reading Comprehension Fall 2009 Form A

DIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed.

Hamish McBean and His Sheepby Moira Hepburn

Every Wednesday, Hamish McBean ate hisporridge, put on his kilt, and went to market. Everyweek, he set off with ten sheep to sell, and every

week he came back with twenty.

Hamish McBean, this has got to stop!

Mrs. McBean said. We have too many sheep!

There are sheep in the barn, sheep in the fields,

sheep in the woodshed, and sheep on the porch!

I know, said Hamish McBean. But when

I get to the market and see their sad faces, I justhave to bring them home.

We have no money! said Mrs. McBean,

waving her wooden spoon. These sheep will haveto go!

Hamish McBean was very sad. He liked hissheep, and they liked him. The sheep had fields of

fresh green grass to eat, a bubbling stream to drink

from, and leafy apple trees to lie beneath when the

sun gottoo hot.

Hamish McBean went to his workshop tothink. He picked up a piece of wood and turned it

over in his hands.

Looking around, he saw bits of wood in allshapes and sizes. He saw pots of paint, jars of nails

and screws, and bottles of polish and dye.

I have an idea! said Hamish McBean. Iwill turn these scraps into things I can sell! Then I

can keep my lovely sheep! I will make boxes and

shelves, stools and tables, rocking horses, salt pots,ladles and cradles!

All day and night he worked, sawing wood,planning planks, and banging nails.

When Wednesday dawned all dark and

dreary, Hamish McBean loaded his cart withcolorful pieces and set off to market.

In the market square, he set out his tables,

his ladles and cradles, his boxes and shelves, hisstools, and his salt pots and toys.

Soon a crowd of shoppers gatheredaroundHamish McBeans wonderful wares.

I must have this! a woman said, waving a

wooden ladle.

I must have that! a man declared, pointing

to a wooden rocking horse.

Happy shoppers bought piece after piece

until Hamish McBean had nothing left to sell.

Mrs. McBean could not believe their luck!

Her husband returned with an empty cart, a bag full

of money, and enough orders to keep him busy for ayear.

He soon put up a big sign that said: Hamish

McBean, Carpenter Extraordinaire. And underneathit, he added:A man with great flair!* People came

from far and wide to buy the things that he made.

But Hamish McBean was not changed by fame and

fortune. He was always happiest when he was withhis sheepeither in the fields or by the bubbling

stream or under the leafy apple trees when the sun

got too hot.

flair: a special skill

Name:

PeriodDate

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GOAL


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73)What do the words and His Sheep in the title of the selection show the reader?

a. The sheep are an important part of the story.b. The sheep live and eat inside the house.

c. The sheep are not very easy to look after.

d. The sheep are very mean animals.

74)Which words from the selection best help the reader picture the setting?

a. Every week, he set off with ten sheep to sell.

a. Either in the fields or by the bubbling stream or under the leafy apple trees.

These sheep willhave to go!75)I will makeboxes

and shelves,76)stools and tables,

rocking horses,77)salt pots, ladles and

cradles!

78)Either in the

fields or by the79)bubbling stream

or under the

80)leafy apple trees.

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3TN TCAP English Linguistically Simplified Assessment Grade 3 Practice Test (Reading/Language Arts)

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage, then answer questions.

The Worry Rock

Rosa was spinning like a wheelarms out and a huge grin on her face. When her mother came up thestairs, she laughed and asked, What are you doing, Rosa?

Rosas eyes grew wide. I was worried about Toms being in the same school as me this year. I just

realized, though, that he wont be in my hallway! We wont eat lunch at the same time either, so he cant bother

me!Mom looked at Rosa and handed her some clean laundry to put away. Someday you will understand

why your little brother loves you so much, Mom said about Toms. Someday youll see that having a brother

who admires you isnt such a bad thing!

The first day of school, Mom asked Rosa to walk Toms to his class. Rosa pleaded and begged not to do

it. She did not want to be seen with kindergarten kids! She wanted to be with her friends. Mom told Rosa thatshe didnt have to help her brother, but Rosa could tell that her mother was disappointed.

On the second day of school, Rosa was looking for Japan on a map when there was a knock at the door.

Her teacher, Mr. Martin, answered it. Rosa could see the kindergarten teacher at the door. She looked a little

worried.Mr. Martin called out, Rosa, could you please go with Mrs. Williams?

Rosa felt a little tickle in her tummy. She gathered her jacket and her bag before meeting Mrs. Williamsin the hall. Although the teacher was smiling, she looked concerned. Sorry to pull you out of class, Rosa, but

Toms is having a bad day. I thought you could help.

Rosa wondered what kind of trouble Toms might be in. Did he let the class hamster loose? Was hepainting his clothes with red paint? Maybe he was hiding in the coat closet and wouldnt come out! Rosa took a

deep breath as she followed Mrs. Williams to the kindergarten hall.

Rosa and Mrs. Williams arrived at the kindergarten classroom. Rosa saw Toms with his head down on

his little desk. His shoulders were shaking, and she could tell that he was crying. Her heart melted. She walked

quickly to him and knelt down. Whats wrong, Toms? she asked.

Toms looked up at his sister. His cheeks were streaked with tears. He threw his arms around her neck.

Dont tell Mom, he cried, squeezing her tightly. She thinks Im a big boy now.

Rosa smiled as she tightly hugged her brother. She suddenly remembered how she felt when she started

kindergarten. Rosa had carried a small worry rock in her pocket. When she became afraid, worried, or nervous,

she simply rubbed the smooth little stone between her thumb and fi ngers. It always

calmed her fears. She still carried the rock in her bag.

Rosa dug out her worry rock and placed it in Tomss hand. This is for you, she said. Whenever I am

worried, I rub this rock and I feel better. Why dont you try it? Im going back to class, but remember Im notfar away.

Name:

PeriodDate

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As Rosa walked back to her classroom, she was really happy. First, she was glad she had the worry rock with

her. Secondly, she was glad she had been able to help Toms adjust to school. And just to make sure he did, shewould walk him to class every day.

DIRECTIONS: Read these sentences from Paragraph 4.

57)The first day of school, Mom asked Rosa to

walk Toms to his class. Rosa pleaded andbegged not to do it. She did not want to be

seen with kindergarten kids! She wanted to

be with her friends. The word pleaded

means that Rosa

a. wanted something important.

b. thought about something quietly.

c. asked for something with feeling.

d. said something mean to her mother.

58)The main reason Mrs. Williams thinks Rosa

will be helpful is because Rosa

a. will be able to call her mother.

b. may be able to calm Toms.

c. knows other kindergarten students.

d. walks Toms to class.

59)At the beginning of the passage, why is

Mom disappointed with Rosa? Rosa

a. is growing up too fast.b. does not want to help her brother.

c. is not doing her chores around the

house.

d. still carries the worry rock.

60)When does Rosa begin to understand Toms

is having a bad day?

a. after she gives him a hug and talks

with him

b. once she sees him slumped over andcrying

c. before his teacher comes to get her

from class

d. when her mother asks her to walk

him to school

61)At the end of the passage, Rosa changes her

mind about Toms because

a. her teacher allows her to go see

Toms in his class.

b. she realizes how upset her mother

will be with her.

c. she remembers how she felt as a

kindergarten student.

d. her mother tells her how much

Toms loves her.

62)The author wrote The Worry Rock most

likely to

a. explain why kindergarten is

sometimes scary.

b. show how brothers and sisters get

along.

c. tell about family members who helpeach other.

d. teach how a plain rock can be useful.

63)Rosa hopes that the worry rock will help

Toms

a. keep out of trouble at school.

b. stay away from her at school.

c. think about his mother while at

school.

d. feel more comfortable while at

school.


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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage, answer the questions.

A New School

Jimmy slowly walked into his new class. He missed his old school and all his friends. The teacher showed

Jimmy where to sit. He handed her his stuff for class. Jimmys older sister had class just down the hall. The boy

next to him showed Jimmy the picture of a car he was drawing. Jimmy grinned and pulled out his own drawing

pad.

64)Choose the most specific word to replacestuffin the sentence below.

He handed her hisstufffor class.a. things

b. supplies

c. items

d. belongings

65)Which supporting sentence belongs at the end of the paragraph?

a. Maybe this school year would be good after all.b. Jimmy wondered when the school bell would ring for lunch.

c. Jimmy liked to play soccer on the playground at recess.

d. Maybe he knew how to do all the math problems on the board

66)Which sentence is not needed and should be removed from the paragraph?

a. Jimmy slowly walked into his new class.

b. He missed his old school and all his friends.

c. The teacher showed Jimmy where to sit.

d. Jimmys older sister had class just down the hall.

67)What would be another good title for this paragraph?

a. Jimmys First Day

b. How to Draw Cars

c. Old Schools Are Better

d. Jimmy Has an Adventure

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DIRECTIONS: Read the poem, answer the questions.

City Street Market

Skipping through the hallway,Bounding down the stairs,

Moms right behind me

In her pocket are our fares.

Waiting at the bus stopHas never been such a pain.Hurry up! I cant wait!Please tell me it wont rain.

Today the street market opens.

This happens every spring.People, music, food, and booths,

Happy buyers it will bring.

Sausage-on-a-stick smells

Float through the airIcy, slushy, fruity drinks,

Watermelon, lemon, pear.

The last stop we make

Is my favorite place of all,A million toys all around

In a tiny, little stall.

I see a train I think I want,I have enough to pay.

Perhaps Ill wait to spend my cash,Just enjoy looking today.

68)Read Lines 13 and 14.

Sausage-on-a-stick smells

Float through the air

Which word means almost the same as float?

a. driftb. echo

c. sink

d. pull

69)Which set of words in the poem rhymes?

a. air, pear

b. wait, rainc. smells, drinks

d. opens, booths

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70)Which lines from the poem identify the main setting?

a. Skipping through the hallway,

Bounding down the stairs,

b. People, music, food, and booths,

Happy buyers it will bring.

c. The last stop we makeIs my favorite place of all,

d. I see a train I think I want,

I have enough to pay.

71)The author most likely wrote the poem to

a. tell readers about the foods at a street market.

b. show readers how to shop at a street market.

c. teach readers how to take a bus to a street market.

d. entertain readers by telling about a trip to a street market.

72)In the second stanza, the speaker feels

a. eager.

b. curious.

c. happy.

d. confused.

73)City Street Market is best described as a poem because it has

a. a person who tells the story.

b. characters who talk to each other.c. word sounds that create a beat.

d. a problem that must be solved.

74)Read Lines nine and ten.

Today the street market opens.

This happens every spring.

Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word in the sameway as it is used above.

a. In the spring, flowers will bloom.

b. The rabbit will spring up over the bush.

c. A spring is missing from the rocking chair.

d. If pushed too hard, the door will spring shut.


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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (Horns and Antlers), answer the questions.

Horns and Antlers

From Africa to Alaska, the world is fi lledwith interesting and unusual animals that have horns and antlers.

These hard, pointed growths are attached to an animals skull and develop throughout its life. In males, horns

and antlers are mainly used to fi ght other males and to get the attention of females. In both males and females,

horns may have several uses, including protection against enemies. Despite their similarities, horns and antlers

are quite different. Do you know the differences between the two?

What are horns?

Horns are permanent parts of an animals head. They continue to grow during the animals life. They do not fall

off. Horns are covered with a strong material called keratin. Your fingernails are also made of keratin. Horns

have a hollow center at the base, where they are attached to an animals skull. Horns are pointed and usually

have a slight curve. Some are twisted, and others have huge, curving spirals. Horns usually come in pairs and

are not branched, or split. The shape and size of horns are different and depend on the type of animal.

Which animals have horns?

Some cows, antelope, buffalo, sheep, and goats have horns. Males usually have larger horns than females. Insome animal families, only males have horns. Animals use their large horns in fi ghts to show their body

strength. Some animals may use their horns to dig holes and to scratch their skin.

Unusual Horns

The rhinoceros is another animal that has horns, but its horns are different from those of other horned animals.

Instead of having horns on its head, the rhinoceros has slightly curved horns on its nose. Another difference is

that the horns of the rhinoceros are solid all the way through. Giraffes also have unusualhorns. Their horns are

small and bony, and they are covered with skin and hair.

What are antlers?

Antlers look like horns, but they are different in many interesting ways. Unlike horns, antlers are oftenbranched. The branches usually have separate tines, or points. When antlers fi rst begin to grow, they are made

of a soft material called cartilage. Your nose is also made of cartilage. These new antlers are covered with fuzzy

skin called velvet. As the antlers grow, the soft cartilage is replaced by hard bone. The fuzzy skin cover dries

out and is rubbed off. This exposes the hard, bony antlers. Antlers grow surprisingly fast. Every year, antlers

fall off and then new ones grow back.

Which animals have antlers?

6 Some animals that have antlers are deer, moose, and elk. Male deer are well known for their antlers. Some

deer have large, heavy sets of antlers with many points. Male moose grow very large, broad antlers. The antlers

can grow to be four to five feet wide.

Telling the Difference

The next time you see an animal with horns or antlers, think about what you have learned. It wont be long

before you will be able to tell which animals have horns and which animals have antlers.

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75)In Paragraph 4, the word unusualmeans

a. very usual.

b. not usual.

c. usual again.

d. usual before.

76)Choose the question that is answered in Paragraph 2.

a. What are horns used for?b. Which types of animals have horns?c. What kind of material are horns covered with?

d. Why are female horns smaller than male horns?

77)Which picture would be best to add to Paragraph 1? A picture of

a. antlers with velvet

b. dried antlers

c. small horns

d. antlers next to horns

78)Which sentence from the passage is an opinion?

a. From Africa to Alaska, the world is filled with interesting and unusual animals that have horns

and antlers.

b. Horns usually come in pairs and are not branched, or split.

c. Your nose is also made of cartilage.

d. The antlers can grow to be four to five feet wide.

79)Jon has a book about horns and antlers. He needs to find the page number where he can learn about

rhinoceros horns. In which part of the book should Jon look?

a. Coverb. Index

c. Copyright page

d. Title page

80)Which sentence from the passage beststates the main idea?

a. Despite their similarities, horns and antlers are quite different.

b. Horns are permanent parts of an animals head.

c. Some animals may use their horns to dig holes and to scratch their skin.

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81)Look at the chart.

HORNS ANTLERS UNUSUAL HORNSCows Deer Rhinoceros

Sheep Moose Giraffes

Buffalo Elk

Antelope

Which two animals have horns?a. buffalo & sheep

b. antelope & moosec. cows & deer

d. elk & giraffes

82)Look at the diagram

Which of these completes the diagram?a. Fuzzy skin covers the antlers.b. The animal must wait for new antlers to grow.

c. The animal rubs off the dry skin cover.

d. Soft material hardens.

83)Use the web to answer the question: What information does notbelong in the web?

a. bonyb. small

c. found on its nosed. covered with skin and hair

Horns on

a Giraffe

found on

its nose

small

boney

covered

with skin

& hair

CAUSE

Antlers fall off

EFFECT


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DIRECTIONS: Ray wrote this journal entry. It contains mistakes. Read the entry

and answer the questions.ROYS JOURNAL ENTRY

Every day Granny drives me to school, and then she goes to work. After school, she picks me up. Then,

she takes me to baseball practice, piano lessons, or the book club at the public library. When we get home, shehelps me with my homework while she makes dinner for us. Every night before bedtime, we read a chapter

from a book. She is always really nice to me.

I decided to surprise Granny with a special meal. I needed some help, though, so I asked my dad. He

quickly agreed. I planned the surprise for a Saturday when Granny had to leave for her errands. Dad was home

with me, and we quickly got busy.

I put colorful plates and napkins on the table for us. Then, I made a sign that said Thanks for all you

do! in big, sparkly letters. I set the table for Granny, Dad, and myself. First, we decorated the living room with

streamers made from colored paper.

The next thing we did was make Grannys favorite meal. She loves spaghetti, so Dad and I cooked the

sauce and boiled the water for the noodles. We thought Granny would like a dessert too. It was a lot harder to

make than I thought it would be. I had never made pie crust for a pie before!

Dad, Granny, and I always eat a lot of spaghetti whenever we make it. She told me at least five times

that she was the luckiest grandmother in the world. Each time she said it, I told her that I was the luckiestgrandson in the world.

84)Choose the bestsource to find a synonym for the word big.a. glossary

b. Encyclopedia

c. Thesaurus

d. Almanac

85)Ray most likelywrote this journal entry to

a. describe a special time.b. entertain readers with a funny story.

c. explain how to make spaghetti.d. show readers what needs to be done

for a surprise.86)Choose the besttopic sentence for Paragraph 2.

a. Granny is usually too busy to stay home at night.

b. Granny likes surprises, so I wanted to give her a big surprise.c. I have little time to do anything for Granny because I am busy with sports at night.

d. Granny does all these great things for me, so I wanted to do something for her.

87)Read these sentences from Paragraph 3.

1. I put colorful plates and napkins on the table for us.

2. Then, I made a sign that said Thanks for all you do! in big, sparkly letters.3. I set the table for Granny, Dad, and myself.4. First, we decorated the living room with streamers made from colored paper.

Choose the bestorder for these sentences.a. 1, 3, 2, 4

b. 4, 2, 3, 1

c. 3, 1, 4, 2

d. 2, 3, 1, 4

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88)Ray is writing a report about food from different countries. Which source would be best to gather this

information?a. a CD-ROM about cities from all over

Europe

b. an online catalog selling different

kinds of pasta

c. nonfiction book titled Food From

Mexico

d. an Internet site found at

www.foodaroundtheglobe.org

89)Read these sentences from Paragraph 4:

We thought Granny would like a dessert too. It was a lot harder to make than I thought it would be.Which sentence would be best to add between these two sentence?

a. We decided to buy ice cream.

b. Dad helped me make a chocolate pie.c. We bought a pie at the bakery.

d. Granny taught me how to make

brownies once.

90)Ray wants to know what country spaghetti comes from. Where would Ray find this information?

a. an encyclopediab. an atlas

c. glossaryd. thesaurus

91)Use the graphic organizer to answer the question: Which of these completes the graphic organizer?

a. go to baseball practiceb. eat a spaghetti dinner

c. make the pied. run errands

92)Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a. On monday, April 22, we will take the bus to Nashville.

b. On Monday, April 22, we will take the bus to Nashville.

c. On Monday, april 22, we will take the bus to Nashville.

d. On monday, april 22, we will take the bus to nashville.

93)Which sentence uses commas correctly?a. We will need water, containers and digging, tools to make our sandcastle.

b. We will need water, containers, and digging tools to make our sandcastle.

c. We will need water, containers and, digging tools to make our sandcastle.d. We will need, water, containers and digging tools to make our sandcastle

Granny's

Surprise

set

dinner

table

cook

spaghetti

sauce

decorate

living

room

_______
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94)Read the sentence.

My friendis coming over after choir practice.

How should the underlined word be written?

a. frend

b. friend

c. freand

d. correct as is


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DIRECTIONS: The following passage is a speech. Read the speech and answer

questions.

Speech to After School Teachers

Hello, afterschool teachers of Northview Elementary School. Thank you for letting me come to yourmeeting today. My name is Olivia Mordello, and I am in Miss Watsons third grade class. My friends and I are

in the afterschool program and have an idea that we would like to share. We hope that youll be able to help us.

The afterschool program here at Northview is a lot of fun. We receive a healthful snack. We are given

time to study and do homework. We also get to go to the school playground and the school library. However,

we would like to ask you to think about adding some more activities to the afterschool program.

My friends and I thought of a great idea. The school gym is empty after school. Because it is available,

we would like to use it. Some of us like arts and crafts and other activities. Some of us like to play basketball or

volleyball. We could set aside some space in the gym to do these activities.

We dont think it would be difficult to make a schedule that would

allow us to do some different activities. The students in the afterschool

program are already divided in groups. Each day the groups could go to adifferent activity. For example, after homework and snack time on

Monday, a group could play basketball. On Tuesday, the group could do

an art project. On Wednesday, the group could go to the library. It wouldbe like having centers in the classroom that we rotate to each day! Each

group will have something different to do.

We hope this idea will make things easier for the teachers and give students new activities. We already

believe it will make things more interesting for us. We do know that these changes might take some time.

However, we would like for the teachers to think about helping to make our afterschool program more exciting.

You may have some ideas of your own to share.

We hope you like our idea, and we are eager to see some new activities in the Northview Afterschool

Program very soon! Thank you for listening.

95)Read this sentence from Paragraph 1: Thank you for letting me come to your meeting today.

Which speaking action is shown in this sentence?

a. taking turnsb. being polite

c. listening carefullyd. staying on task

96)Which sentence from the speech is an opinion?

a. The afterschool program here at Northview is a lot of fun.

b. We are given time to study and do homework.c. The school gym is empty after school.

d. The students in the afterschool program are already divided in groups.

97)Which picture would be bestfor Olivia to include with her speech? Students

a. checking out library booksb. eating healthful snacks

c. playing volleyball in the gym

d. standing in an empty gym

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98)What is the main idea of the speech?

a. The afterschool program should offer enjoyable activities and study time.b. The students already enjoy the afterschool program very much.

c. The afterschool teachers may have their own ideas for activities.

d. The students have an idea to make the afterschool program more interesting

99)Olivia would like to include a list of some arts and crafts in her speech. Which source has the best

information about different arts and crafts?

a. book titled Arts and Crafts for Kidsb. newspaper article about a local workshop for arts and crafts

c. magazine article titled Arts and Crafts: Home Decorating

d. Web site for ordering supplies for arts and crafts

100) Before Olivia presents her speech, she meets with her friends to share her idea. Which is not an

example of good behavior in a group activity?

a. Tommy waits his turn to speak.b. Jen raises her hand to ask a question.

c. Anna talks while Olivia is speaking.

d. George listens to Olivia while she speaks.

101) Read this summary of the speech.

(1) Students would like to make the afterschool program more exciting. (2) They have come up with

ideas to present to the teachers. (3) Students play basketball all the time. (4) Students and teachers will

enjoy the new idea.

Which sentence does not belong in the summary?

a. Sentence 1

b. Sentence 2

c. Sentence 3

d. Sentence 4

102) Look at the chart Olivia made.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Group 1 Basketball Library Playground Volleyball Arts & Crafts

Group 2 Arts & Crafts Volleyball Library Playground Library

What day will groups 1 and 2 be using the gym at the same time?

a. Monday

b. Tuesday

c. Wednesday

d. Thursday


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DIRECTIONS: The following passage has mistakes. Read it and answer questions

GROWING PAINS

(1) I wanted to find out what helps seeds grow, so I did an experiment with bean seeds. (2) First, I found three

plastic cups. (3) I found a bag of cotton balls. (4) I filled each of the cups with cotton balls. (5) Then I put

three bean seed between the cotton ball in each cup. (6) I added water to all three of the cups. (7) I placed one

cup next to my bedroom window so that it would get lots of sunlight. (8) I put another cup at the back of my

room so that it would get just a little sunlight. (9) I put the last cup in my dark closet.

(10) After three days, I checked on the bean seeds. (11) I started with the cup near the window. (12) The seeds

had sprouted up nice and tall. (13) The seeds at the back of my room also grew. (14) I was surprised that the

seeds in the closet actually sprouted to!

(15) I discovered something interesting from my experiment. (16) I learned that bean seeds dont need light to

sprout (17) However, the bean seeds next to the window were the healthiest of all the seedlings. (18) Now it is

time to learn what helps the bean seedlings continue to grow. (19) I think my next experiment should be to see

what happens to the bean seedlings in different types of light.

103) Which list of words from the passage is in alphabetical order?a. bean b. cotton c. dark d. put

bedroom closet discovered placed

between cup different plastic

104) Read Sentences 2 and 3: First, I found three plastic cups. I found a bag of cotton balls.

Choose the correct way to write these two sentences as one sentence.

a. First, I found three plastic cups but a bag of cotton balls.

b. First, I found three plastic cups so there was a bag of cotton balls.

c. First, I found three plastic cups but then a bag of cotton balls.d. First, I found three plastic cups and a bag of cotton balls.

105) Read Sentence 5: Then I put three bean seed between the cotton ball in each cup.

How should this sentence be written correctly?

a. Then I put three bean seed between the cotton balls in each cups.b. Then I put three bean seed between the cotton balls in each cup.

c. Then I put three bean seeds between the cotton balls in each cup.

d. Then I put three bean seeds between the cotton balls in each cups.

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106) Read Sentence 10: After threedays, I checked on the bean seeds.Which word has the samebeginning sound as the underlined word?

a. there

b. treesc. teeth

d. threw

107) Read Sentence 12: Theseeds

hadsprouted

upnice

andtall

.

Choose the underlined word that is the simplesubjectof the sentence above.a. seeds

b. sprouted

c. nice

d. tall

108) Read Sentence 14: I was surprised that the seeds in the closet actually sprouted to!Choose the correct way to write the underlined word.

a. toe

b. too

c. twod. correct as is

109) Read Sentence 16: I learned that bean seeds dont need light to sprout

What is the bestpunctuation mark for the end of the sentence?a. a question mark

b. an exclamation pointc. a period

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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

BABY BELLA

For weeks, trainers at the aquarium took turns watching the calf all day and all night. They cheered

when Bella took her first breath of air. Soon after, they saw Bellas mother, Puiji, help nudge the calf downtoward her belly.

The trainers wrote down everything Bella didwhen she nursed and for how long, when she swam upto the waters surface to breathe, and when she stayed by Puijis side.

Theyll use all they learn to help other beluga calves survive in aquariums and in the wild.

At first Bella was a wobbly swimmer and didnt know how to steer. So the trainers kept watch with

padded poles to gently nudge the calf away from hard pillars in the tank. But Bella learned quickly, and then she

enjoyed playfully giving people a scare. Shed swim full speed at the pillar, then swim away, says trainer LisaTakaki.

When the calf was a few days old, scuba divers entered her tank to clean the walls. At first, Bella was

shy around the visitors and hid behind her mother, but Puiji swam up to the divers to show her calf there wasnothing to be scared of.

If Puiji didnt trust us, she wouldnt let us get near the calf, says Lisa. Shes teaching Bella to live

here.

Sure enough, when Bella was three weeks old she began swimming up to the divers and looking them in

the eye. She was soon comfortable enough with her human trainers to swim up to them for a pat on the head orto open her mouth for a tongue tickle.

When Bella was four weeks old, the trainers moved a female whale called Naya into her tank. Naya often swam

with Bella while Puiji took a rest, and she watched over the calf just as carefully as Puiji did.

Bella watched Puiji swim back and forth with ease through a

tunnel connecting their tank with a neighboring tank. But the nervouscalf would swim toward the mouth of the tunnel only to swim back

again without entering. Belugas naturally fear entering new tunnels

because, once inside, they cant surface for a breath of air. Finally,

patient Naya hovered at the tunnels entrance until Bella decided tofollow her. Now the calf had a whole new tank to explore!

Puiji and Naya like to play with the toys that the trainers throw into their tank. But Bella kept far way

until one day when she accidentally brushed against an inner tube. Then she began nudging it shyly. Now she

loves to play with toys, biting at a Frisbee or popping up through the middle of the inner tube.

Recently Bella had her first taste of solid food when the fish she was playing with slipped down her throat.Shes not big enough to stop nursing, though, and she still has lots to learn. But Puiji and Naya are good

teachers. And the trainers try to introduce her to something new every daynew challenges, new toys, or new

skills.

Baby Bella by Rachel Young from CLICK Magazine, April 2007, Vol. 10 , No. 4, text copyright 2007 by Carus Publishing Company. Used by permission of

Cricket Magazine Group, Carus Publishing Company

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110) Based on this passage, how do the trainers and divers most likelyfeelabout Bella? Theya. want to return her to the ocean.b. want her to be happy.

c. think caring for her is too much work.

d. worry that she could be dangerous.

111) What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Scuba divers clean the walls of a baby whales tank. b. A baby whale becomes a fast swimmer.c. Trainers take turns watching a baby whale at the aquarium.

d. A baby whale learns something new every day at the aquarium.

112) Read these events from the passage.

I. Bella becomes playful with her trainers.

II. Bella begins to take breaths by herself.III. Trainers help Bella learn to steer when swimming.

IV. Bellas mother shows her that she can trust the divers.

What is the correct order of these events?

a. II, III, I, IV

b. I, III, II, IV

c. I, II, IV, IIId. II, I, III, IV

113) Which sentence from the passage is an opinion?a. They cheered when Bella took her fi rst breath of air.

b. Now the calf had a whole new tank to explore!

c. Puiji and Naya like to play with the toys that the trainers throw into their tank.

d. But Puiji and Naya are good teachers.


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Why Monkey Can Keep A Secret

Monkey swung from a limb and looked to share a secret with someone. Gorilla had told Monkey a

secret. She had a new job in the jungle, but she didnt want anyone toknow. Monkey thought that Gorillawouldnt mind if he told the secret to just one animal.

Monkey heard Elephant stomping in the river. Monkey leaped from a branch and landed on Elephantsback. Ive got a secret, he said.

I love secrets, Elephant replied.

Gorilla is getting a new job in the jungle. She will no longer gather plants. She is going to be a news

carrier, Monkey said. Do not tell anyone. Its a secret.

The next day, Gorilla woke Monkey up early. Everyone in the jungle knows my secret! Gorilla

yelled. I trusted you! Why did you tell?

But I only told Elephant, Monkey said.

Gorilla turned her back and said, You are not supposed to tell someone elses secret.

Monkey sat in a tree and stared at the ground. Everybody told him secrets, and then they got mad at him

because he told another animal. Telling one animal wasnt bad, he thought.

That afternoon, Monkey wanted some bananas. When he reached his favorite tree, he saw the animals

gathering for a party. Did he forget it was someones birthday? No, he didnt remember being invited to any

parties.

He rushed up to Mrs. Lion. Excuse me, Mrs. Lion, Monkey said. What is everyone doing? Is itsomeones birthday today?

Mrs. Lion jumped. Oh, Monkey, well she began.

Its Little Lions third birthday, and there is a surprise party tonight, Mr. Lion interrupted. We didnt

invite you, Monkey, because you cant keep a secret. We dont want Little Lions surprise ruined.

Zebra and Mrs. Lion nodded their heads. Monkey felt as if his stomach was sinking to his toes. A tear

fell down his cheek. I wasnt invited? he asked quietly.

No, Mr. Lion said. Now we will have to change the party because youfound out. You mighttell Little Lion.

Just then, Monkey got an idea. Wait, if I prove I will not tell Little Lion, then can I come to the

party tonight?

Yes, Mr. Lion said slowly. But to make sure you can keep a secret, you must play with Little Lion. If

you can play with him without telling him about the party, then you are welcome to come.

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Monkey didnt know if this was a good idea. He wanted to hang in the tree branches far away from

Little Lion so that he would not accidentally tell the secret.

Well? Mr. Lion asked.

Monkey thought a little more. Okay, Ill do it, he said.

Monkey swung on vines until he saw Little Lion playing with his grandmother. I am here to play with

you, Little Lion, he said.

It is my birthday! Little Lionroared.

I know, and your parents Monkey started to say, and then he remembered his promise.

Little Lion ran to Monkey. My parents what? Little Lion asked.

Monkey swallowed. Your parents thought it would be fun for us to play together on your birthday.

Great! Little Lion exclaimed. Can I go play, Grandma Lion?

Grandma Lion said, Yes, but be back when the sun sets.

Monkey and Little Lion went into the jungle to play. Although Monkey almost told Little Lion aboutthe party a few times, he worked hard to keep the secret all day. They returned when the sun set, and the party

was ready.

Surprise! all the animals yelled.

What a great party! Im so surprised! Little Lion said.

Monkey smiled and winked at Mr. Lion. From then on, Monkey never told another secret.

114) Read the sentences from Paragraph 12:We didnt invite you, Monkey, because you cant keep a secret. We dont want Little

Lions surprise ruined.

What does the word ruinedmean?a. forgotten

b. noticed

c. spoiledd. stolen

115) Why is Monkey worried about playing with Little Lion?a. Little Lion is too excited because it is his birthday.b. Monkey is afraid he will tell Little Lion about the party.

c. Little Lion is already playing with his grandmother.

d. Monkey knows that Little Lion must be home before the sun sets.


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116) The author wrote this passage mostlikelytoa. inform readers about how animals in the jungle live and play.

b. describe for readers how monkeys and other animals become friends.

c. entertain readers with a story about a monkey and his friend.

d. persuade readers to learn more about animals in the jungle.

117) Monkey solves his problem in the passage by

a. telling Gorilla he is sorry.

b. joining the other animals at the party.c. sharing his secrets with Little Lion.

d. showing that he can be trusted.

118) What happens rightafterMonkey sees the animals getting together for a party? Hea. decides to eat some bananas.b. thinks he forgot a birthday.

c. plays until the party begins.

d. sits in the tree and stares at the ground.

119) This passage is a fable because

a. a monkey learns a lesson.b. it takes place a long time ago.

c. a monkey shows great bravery.d. it contains many adventures.


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120) Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

a. After going to the grocery store yesterday, I folds the laundry.

b. After going to the grocery store yesterday, I folded the laundry.

c. After going to the grocery store yesterday, I will fold the laundry.d. After going to the grocery store yesterday, I fold the laundry.

121) Choose the sentence that is written correctly.a. Max is tallest than Owen.

b. Max is most tall than Owen.

c. Max is taller than Owen.

d. Max is more taller than Owen.

122) Read the sentence: The dogs havenotburied the bones in the backyard.What is the correct way to write the underlined words in the sentence as a contraction?

a. havent

b. havent

c. havent

d. havenot

123) What is the correct abbreviation of the word Street?a. Strt.

b. Ste.

c. Str.

d. St.

124) Read the sentence: The bunny hoppeddown the curvy path to find its home.

What is the root word of hopped?a. hopb. hopp

c. hoped. hoppe

125) Read the sentence: When I play in my dads old clothes, I often roll up the trousersso they donot drag on the ground.

What is the meaning of the underlinedword in the sentence above?

a. shirtsb. coats

c. shortsd. pants

126) Which word has the samebeginning sound as the word frame?a. friendly

b. firefighter

c. fourteen

d. farmer

127) Sasha is writing a report about Abraham Lincoln. The mostreliable source of informationwould be a

a. television show called Abraham Lincoln: His Later Years.

b. Web site about the American Revolution.

c. magazine article called Past Presidents.d. biography about Abraham Lincoln.

128) Allison is writing a report about goldfish. Which of these would be the bestway to get moreinformation about goldfish?

a. interviewing a person at a pet store

b. using an online encyclopedia

c. visiting the local zoo

d. studying a picture book about fish

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129) What is the main idea of the picture?a. Baking can be fun.

b. Working together is harder than working alone.

c. A teachers help is always needed to measure items.

d. Using a scale takes practice.

130) Satorias class watched a video about the Atlantic Ocean.

What could best be determined from watching the video?a. the temperature of the ocean

b. the color of the ocean

c. how salty the ocean isd. how deep the ocean is

131) Carlos is doing a presentation about the sounds made by different musical instruments. What should

Carlos add to make his presentation more interesting?a. a recording of himself talking about the instruments

b. pictures of his favorite instruments

c. examples of real instruments to show others

d. a video of himself playing different instruments


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3Reading Skills Practice Test 1 [ANSWER KEY]


Imagine drinking 500 cups of water at once. Believe it or not, thats what camels do! In the desert, water is hard to find. When a

camel drinks water, it drinks as much as it can. Because a camel has a big stomach, it can gulpdown 30 gallons. Thats nearly 500

cups. Then it can go for ten months without another drink.


a. Why Water is good for you

b. Life in the Desert

c. Thirsty Camels

d. Water Pollution

2) In the story the word gulpmeansa. throw.

b. drink.

c. watch.

d. walk.

Have you ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Many people say they can see a mans face on the surface of the moon. Its not really

a face, or course. Instead the face is a pattern made by cratersand mountains on the moons surface. When the moon is full and the

sky is clear, we see some of those holes and hills.

3) What is the best title for this story?a. The Moon and Starsb. A Full Moon


d. The Man in the Moon

4) In this story, the word cratersmeans

a. holes.

b. moons.

c. mountains.

d. nights.

5) You can see the Man in the Moon best when the moon isa. hidden.b. new.

c. full.

d. flat.

6) You would probably find this story in a

a. science book.

b. dictionary.

c. poetry book.

d. travel guide.


83) Put a smoke detector on every level of your home. Check the batteries once a month.84) Make an escape plan with your family. Plan two ways to get out of each room in case of fire. Pick a spot

outside. Then practice!

85) If your city does not have 911, know the phone number for the fire department.

86) If there is a fire, feel a door before opening it. If it is warm, do not open it. Use another way out.

87) Crawl low under smoke.

88) If your clothes catch fire, stop and drop to the ground. Roll around to put out the flames.

7) This story is mainly abouta. how most fires start.

b. how to stay safe from fire.

c. how to fix a smoke detector.

d. what firefighters do.

8) You should check the batteries in a smoke detectore. once a year.

f. twice a year.

g. when you think of it.

h. once a month.

9) You can guess from the story that a warm doormeans

a. the fire is over.

b. the fire is close by.


d. the fire is small.10) If your clothes catch fire, what should you do first?

a. Stop.b. Cry.

c. Roll.

d. Run.

Name:

Period

Date

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The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world. He also has one of the nicest homes.

The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansionhas 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 3 elevators.

It has a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctors office and barbershop. That means the

President can do a lot without leaving home.

The Presidents home is so beautiful, it used to be called the Presidents Palace. President Roosevelt named it the White

House in 1901.

Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do! According to the United States Constitution, the

President does not own the White House. The American people do!

11) What is the best title for thisstory?

a. Beautiful Homes

b. A New President

c. The Presidents House

d. Write to the President

12) In this story the wordmansionmeans a big

a. job.

b. pool.

c. car.

d. house.


a. Its in Washington, D.C.

b. It has 132 rooms.

c. Its the nicest house in the

world.

d. It has a barbershop.

One African folktale tells why some spiders have bald heads. In this tale, Dog, Elephant, and other animals were having a festival

to honor their parents. Anansi the spider bragged to the other animals. He said he had the best way to honor his parents. He would go

a whole week without eating! The other animals groaned. They knew Anansi was a show-off.

That week, the other animals ate and ate. But Anansi got hungrier and hungrier. One day, he spotted a pot full of beans. I

will take a tiny taste,thought Anansi. No one will know.

So Anansi took off his hat and filled it with beans. He has just begun to eat when he heard a noise. The other animals were

coming! Quickly, Anansi put the hat on his head. But forgot the hat was full of beans. The hot beans burned all the hair off Anansis

head. The other animals laughed. Maybe this will teach Anansi to stop bragging, they said.


b. The beans burned Anansis head


d. Anansi filled his hat

15) The author created this story to tella. that it is good to show off

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