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3rd Grade Reading Proficient Test 14



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

 1. 

Read the ad.
FOR SALE: Beautiful, red sailboat. 2 years old, like new. Has been used only 3 times.
Which words in the ad are an opinion?
a.
beautiful sailboat
c.
2 years old
b.
red sailboat
d.
has been used only 3 times
 

 2. 

Read the passage.
Golf is a great sport. The goal is to hit a ball into eighteen small holes in with least amount of shots as possible. Talented golfers can usually complete each shot with three to five hits, but amateurs like me take nine or ten shots per hole. It’s best to play on a warm, sunny day, but many golfers go out as soon as the snow melts in the spring. It’s unsafe to play golf during a rainstorm because there have been instances where lightning has struck a golfer’s club.
Which of the following is a provable fact based on the preceding paragraph?
a.
Good golfers never hit more than three shots per hole.
c.
It’s safe to play in the rain if you don’t see lightning.
b.
There are eighteen holes in a game of golf.
d.
Golfers get their best scores on warm, sunny days.
 

 3. 

Read the paragraph.
Television shows are great. Some people complain about violence and bad language, but they just don’t understand what makes good entertainment. My friends and I love the sitcoms about teenagers. Those movie stars are just like us and understand how we feel. Television improves our understanding of the real world and makes us better people.
Which statement is true about the paragraph?
a.
The paragraph is mostly fact.
c.
The whole paragraph expresses opinions.
b.
There are no opinions in the paragraph.
d.
The paragraph expresses facts and opinions equally.
 

 4. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 – 210
Read the passage.
“Each [leaf] was shaped like an inverted umbrella spiked on a massive trunk…” from “the Pit of Wings” by Ramsey Campbell
Copyright Info: Not enough information. Campbell, Ramsey. The Pit of Wings, page 60.
(Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).

What can be inferred from this line?
a.
The leaves are cup-shaped with thick stems.
c.
The leaves are large and round.
b.
The leaves protect against the rain.
d.
The leaves are deciduous.
 

 5. 

Read the passage.
“Best of all, perhaps, [Buck] loved to lie near the fire, hind legs crouched under him, forelegs stretched out front, head raised, and eyes blinking dreamily at the flames. Sometimes he thought of Judge Miller’s big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, and of the cement swimming tank.” – from “Against Odds”
Copyright Info: Not enough informationL Against Odds, page 392 (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What is important to Buck?
a.
the family home
c.
food
b.
safety
d.
protecting himself
 

 6. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 201 – 210
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This add makes you want to buy the garbage bags because:
a.
They are cheap.
c.
They are black.
b.
They are thick.
d.
They are made of plastic.
 

 7. 

mc007-1.jpgTo Whom would this ad appeal?
a.
truck drivers
c.
football fans
b.
cat lovers
d.
bankers
 

 8. 

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How does this ad catch your attention?
a.
appeal to save money
c.
free computer time
b.
offers great craft ideas
d.
gardening ideas
 

 9. 

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The girls are excited because:
a.
Education opens doors.
c.
They like their graduation gowns.
b.
They don’t have homework.
d.
Their families are proud.
 

 10. 

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What does this ad want you to do?
a.
Use your telephone more often.
c.
Buy their medication.
b.
Read to your children.
d.
Buy their magazine.
 

 11. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.
Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the oven.
What will Mary and her mother do next?
a.
eat the cake
c.
cut the cake into pieces
b.
put the cake in the oven
d.
put frosting on the cake
 

 12. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.

mc012-1.jpgHow long is the yard sale open?
a.
9 hours
c.
12 hours
b.
8 hours
d.
24 hours
 

 13. 

Read the following label and answer the question.
mc013-1.jpgWhat can happen if you do not take the vitamin with a full glass of water?
a.
You may get sleepy.
c.
The vitamin will not work.
b.
You may get an upset stomach.
d.
Children under 10 will get tired.
 

 14. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive.
How do you think Brian has changed?
a.
Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.
c.
Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.
b.
Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.
d.
Brian has not changed at all.
 

 15. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
Jan Brett, an author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern European countries.
Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan Brett?
a.
She plans to move to Sweden.
c.
Her work is not important.
b.
She believes children should read.
d.
Her stories tell about her family’s history.
 

 16. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 - 210
Read the selection from
Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer the question.
I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again.
Copyright Info: Not enough information. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (Teacher author: Bev
Holtom)

What is the main idea from this passage?
a.
She is alone and must survive.
c.
She likes to eat abalones.
b.
She lives in the village with her brother.
d.
She is leaving the village.
 

 17. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.
Janet looked out her bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed. “Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5 minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janet
realized that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt.
What will Janet most likely do next?
a.
Go back in the house for her coat.
c.
Go back in the house for her gloves.
b.
Take off her coat and boots.
d.
Ask her mother to help her make the snowman.
 

 18. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage.
Then here comes Mr. Pearson with his clipboard and his cards and pencils and whistles andsafety pins and fifty million other things he’s always dropping all over the place with his clumsy self. He sticks out in a crowd because he’s on stilts. We used to call him Jack and the Beanstalk to get him mad. But I’m the only one that can outrun him and get away, and I’m too grown for that silliness now.
Copyright Info: Bambarg, Toni Code. “Raymond’s Run.” Elements of Literature (p.8). Holt,Reinhart and Winston, 1997.
Why does Mr. Pearson stand out in the crowd?
a.
He has a clipboard.
c.
He is wearing a bright shirt.
b.
He is always dropping things.
d.
He is on stilts.
 

 19. 

Read the passage.
Leaves often change color before they fall. As autumn approaches, chlorophyll, the green pigment used in photosynthesis, breaks down. As chlorophyll is lost from leaves, other yellow and orange pigments are revealed. These pigments were always present in the leaves but were hidden by the green chlorophyll. Some leaves also have red pigments, which also become visible when chlorophyll is broken down.
Copyright Info:
Life Science p. 311. Holt Science and Technology. Holt, Reinhart, and Winston: 2001.

What causes green leaves to change color in the fall?
a.
the amount of orange pigment increases
c.
the amount of yellow pigment stays the same
b.
chlorophyll breaks down
d.
chlorophyll changes into red pigment
 

 20. 

Read the passage.
“My father in his early manhood,” Grandpa began, “made a vision quest to find a spirit guide for his life. You cannot understand how it was in that time, when the great Teton Sioux were first made to stay on the reservation. There was a strong need for guidance from Wakantanka, the Great Spirit. But too many of the young men were filled with despair and hatred. They thought it was hopeless to search for a vision when the glorious life was gone and only the hated confines of a reservation lay ahead. But my father held to the old ways.”
Copyright Info:
Sheve, Virginia Driving Hawk. “The Medicine Boy.” Elements of Literature:
Second Course. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1997.

What caused the young men to be “filled with despair and hatred?”
a.
they were made to stay on the reservation
c.
their fathers did not hold to the old ways
b.
they quit having visions
d.
the Teton Sioux had guidance from the Great Spirit
 

 21. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage.
A substance made up of one type of atom is called an element. When two or more atoms join together, they form what is called a molecule.
How do molecules and elements differ?
a.
Molecules contain two or more atoms, and elements contain one atom.
c.
Elements do not have atoms.
b.
They have the same number of atoms.
d.
Molecules are made up of elements.
 

 22. 

Read the passage.
The difference between day length and night length is an important environmental stimulus for many plants. This stimulus can cause plants to begin reproducing. Some plants flower only in late summer or early autumn, when the night length is long. These plants are called short-day plants. Examples of short-day plants include poinsettias, ragweed, and chrysanthemums. Other
plants flower in spring or early summer, when night length is short. These plants are called longday plants. Clover, spinach, and lettuce are examples of long-day plants.
Copyright Info:
Life Science p. 309. Holt Science and Technology. Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2001.

Short-day plants flower in the summer or early autumn. Long-day plants:
a.
flower in winter
c.
flower in spring or early summer
b.
flower at night
d.
flower all year round
 

 23. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 201 - 210
Read the chapter summaries.

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Information found in Section 3 includes:
a.
The scientific method.
c.
Definition of life science.
b.
Uses of X-rays, CT scans, and MRI.
d.
How to form a hypothesis.
 

 24. 

If you’re looking for a recipe for fish, the best chapter to look in is_______________.
a.
Cakes for All Occasions
c.
Party Fare and Thirst Quenchers
b.
Treasures from the Sea
d.
Tried and True One-Dish Classics
 

 25. 

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What is the last page of Chapter 2?
a.
2
c.
61
b.
27
d.
96
 

 26. 

Read the following advertisement.
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Copyright Info: American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC). Worldwide Headquarters: 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Georgia 31999-0001.

What is a benefit of AFLAC insurance?
a.
It is the most inexpensive insurance plan you can buy.
c.
AFLAC pays cash directly to you to help with the loss of income.
b.
An AFLAC associate will answer your questions on Thursday.
d.
This plan is comprehensive and you do not need another insurance plan.
 



 
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