Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts
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Example Questions
Example Question #66 : Capitalization, Punctuation, And Spelling: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2
Select the word that is spelled correctly.
widh
width
withe
wideth
width
The correct spelling is "width".
Example Question #67 : Capitalization, Punctuation, And Spelling: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2
Select the word that is spelled correctly.
scince
sciense
scinse
science
science
The correct spelling is "science".
Example Question #68 : Capitalization, Punctuation, And Spelling: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2
Select the word that is spelled correctly.
sholder
shoelder
shouldr
shoulder
shoulder
The correct spelling is "shoulder".
Example Question #69 : Capitalization, Punctuation, And Spelling: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2
Select the word that is spelled correctly.
behavor
behavier
behavior
behaver
behavior
The correct spelling is "behavior".
Example Question #1 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Select the sentence that best describes the sounds of a train.
As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled.
The train came into the station.
The train chugged along the tracks.
The train moved along the tracks with ease.
As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled.
We are looking for a sentence that describes the sounds a train makes.
Based on our answer choices, "As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled." is the only sentence that uses words to describe the sounds of a train. The words "screeched" and "whistled" are words that describes sounds.
Example Question #2 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
After a fight with her sister, Anna slammed the door shut. She slammed the door due to what?
Happiness
Anger
Confusion
Excitement
Anger
A fight can be very upsetting. Slamming the door shows the emotion of anger, which is the most negative emotion listed.
Example Question #3 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
To celebrate her birthday, Susan skipped around the room. She skipped around the room because she was what?
Disappointed
Worried
Happy
Tired
Happy
Birthdays are generally thought of as a fun and positive event. Happy is the only positive emotion listed.
Example Question #4 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Billy didn’t get his way, so he slammed his fist on the table. Billy slammed his fist on the table because he was what?
Sleepy
Angry
Hungry
Overjoyed
Angry
Slamming your fist on the table is a very negative emotion. Angry is the right answer because that is also a negative emotion.
Example Question #5 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Aidan got an answer correct on a test, so he threw his arms up in the air. Aidan threw his arms up in the air because he was what?
Sick
Shy
Proud
Cold
Proud
Getting an answer right is a joyful occasion. In this case, proud is the closest word to reflect that emotion.
Example Question #6 : Use Knowledge Of Language When Writing, Speaking, Reading, Or Listening: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3
Landon could not remember when his brother’s birthday was, so he hung his head. Landon hung his head because he was what?
Disappointed
Strong
Short
Ready
Disappointed
Forgetting something can be frustrating, which is similar to being disappointed.
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