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3rd Grade Reading Basic Test 3



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Read the story and answer the question.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.
What will happen next?
a.
Mary will try to catch a spider.
c.
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
b.
Mary will try to catch a moth.
d.
Mary will run and play.
 

 2. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--171 – 180
Read the story and answer the question.
Chris couldn’t wait to get started. “Get the flour, sugar, butter, milk, and eggs,” said Mom. “Can I really break the eggs this time?” asked Chris. “Yes, but be careful,” said Mom. Chris broke the eggs and stirred in the flour, sugar, butter and milk. After mixing the dough, Chris put balls of dough on a sheet, and Mom put the sheet in the oven.
What is a Chris doing in the story?
a.
making cookies
c.
making pizza
b.
doing the wash
d.
drawing a picture
 

 3. 

Read the list and answer the question.
Things to do on Tuesday:
1. Go to the library.
2. Buy carrots at the market.
3. Call the telephone company.
4. Wrap Shelly’s birthday present.

What do you think Maria will do with her list?
a.
take it to school
c.
use it to check each thing off as she completes it
b.
color it purple
d.
use it to fold and decorate a birthday card
 

 4. 

Read the advertisement, then complete the sentence below.
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If you eat Campbell’s Soup for lunch you will ___________.
a.
be hungry 1 hour later
c.
have fun
b.
eat too much
d.
get sick to your stomach
 

 5. 

Read the story and complete the sentence below.
Patty’s grandma lives far away. She lives in New York. When she comes to visit, she always brings Patty presents. She takes her to the park. She helps Patty clean her bedroom. She helps her bake cookies. She even teaches Patty how to quilt.
This story tells that ______________.
a.
Patty’s grandma never visits Patty.
c.
Patty didn’t like to do things with her grandma.
b.
Patty’s grandma was not very helpful.
d.
Patty’s grandma is helpful and fun when she comes to visit.
 

 6. 

Read the riddle and answer the question.
I live in the water.
I can swim.
I have scales.
I breathe through gills.
What am I?
a.
a dog
c.
a house
b.
a whale
d.
a fish
 

 7. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--171 – 180
Read the story and answer the question.
Jenny wanted a pet for her birthday. Her mom and dad took her to the pet store. First, Jenny looked at the birds. Then, she looked at the kittens. Finally, she looked at the puppies. A brown puppy jumped up and licked her face. Jenny wanted to take him home.
What is the main idea of the story?
a.
pet stores
c.
choosing a pet
b.
birds
d.
pet food
 

 8. 

Read the story and answer the question.
You can do many things at the beach. When the tide is out, you can fill your pail full of sea water. You can build sand castles in the sand on the beach. You can jump in the waves and swim.
What is this story mostly about?
a.
There are many things to do at the beach.
c.
You can build sand castles.
b.
You can jump in the waves and swim.
d.
When the tide is out, you can fill your pail.
 

 9. 

Read the sentences in the story below.
a. Some children like cheese pizza.
b. Others like pepperoni pizza.
c. Kathy likes sausage pizza.
d. Many children like to eat pizza.

Which sentence is the main idea of this story?
a.
sentence a
c.
sentence c
b.
sentence b
d.
sentence d
 

 10. 

Read the story and answer the question.
Wendy has a lot of pets. She has two striped kittens, one hamster and three black dogs. Every day, she takes care of them. She feeds them and gives them a lot of love.
What is the best title for this story?
a.
Hamsters
c.
Wendy’s Pets
b.
Pet Food
d.
Horses
 

 11. 

Read the story and answer the question.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn.
This story is about __________.
a.
eating treats and popcorn
c.
clowns
b.
going to the circus
d.
lions
 

 12. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--171 – 180
Read the passage and fill in the blank with the best answer.
Oceanville was a small town on the Pacific Coast. One day the radio broadcast an urgent storm warning. The people ____________.
What is the main idea of the story?
a.
changed the radio station
c.
prepared for the storm
b.
went to the grocery store
d.
went out on a sail boat
 

 13. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--RIT 151 – 160
Read the story and answer the question.
The children were playing on the playground. The bell rang and they lined up at the door. They waited for the teacher to let them in.
Why did the children line up at the door?
a.
school was over
c.
they were in trouble
b.
there was a fire
d.
recess was over
 

 14. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 151 – 160
Choose the missing word.
It has two blades. You cut with it. It is sharp. It is a _________.
a.
crayon
c.
book
b.
pair of scissors
d.
pen
 

 15. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 151 – 160
Read the story and answer the question.
Insects live in many places. Some live on land. Some live in water. Others live in the air. Some insects even live in the ground.
What is the main idea of the story?
a.
Insects live in many places.
c.
Insects live in the ground.
b.
Insects live in the air.
d.
Insects live in water.
 



 
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