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3rd Grade Reading Proficient Test 4



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

 1. 

Read the note and answer the question.
Dear Judy,
Thank you for helping me with my bike. You are a very good friend. I enjoy playing with you, because you are always nice to me. I am lucky to have you for a friend.
From Katy
What is the main idea of the note?
a.
Judy fixed Katy’s bike
c.
Judy is a good friend to Katy
b.
Katy is glad her bike is fixed
d.
Katy likes to write notes
 

 2. 

Read the passages and answer the question.
Owls have different nesting habits. Some build nests in tree hallows, other in old
buildings, and some on the ground. Most build their nests in trees because their colors make them hard to see. Olivia Owl couldn’t decide where to build her nest. Her mother had built her nest in a tree, but Olivia wanted more protection for her babies. She looked and looked until finally, she found the perfect spot. It was an old barn.
What is the main idea of these two passages?
a.
Owls blend in to their surroundings.
c.
Owls lay eggs.
b.
Owls are awake at night.
d.
Owls build their nests in many different places.
 

 3. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
Saturn is a large planet. The only planet bigger than Saturn is Jupiter. Saturn is called a gas giant because of its size. It is also known for having rings. Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a.
Jupiter is a large planet.
c.
Jupiter is a gas giant.
b.
Saturn is known for having rings.
d.
Saturn is a large planet.
 

 4. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--181 – 190
Read the story and answer the question.
The Smith family all loaded up early Saturday morning to take their family vacation to the beach. They started off at 6:00 in the morning, since they had a long, ten-hour drive ahead of them. They sang songs and played games together to pass the time before lunch. At lunchtime, they stopped at a nice park by the highway to eat their picnic lunches. It was nice to take a break from riding in the car. After lunch, they all got back in the car to finish the long drive to the beach. Once they got a few miles from the park, they suddenly heard a loud noise and the car started to wobble back and forth.
What probably happened next?
a.
They pulled off to the side of the road to check the tires.
c.
They ate dinner at the park.
b.
They kept driving, hoping everything was all right.
d.
They arrived at the beach.
 

 5. 

Read the story and answer the question.
Lynn was a very determined girl, and she loved the idea of growing her own herb garden. She bought the seeds and supplies to start an herb garden in small pots, and then she planned to plant them in the ground after they got bigger. Her mother helped her set out all of the supplies and read the directions to get started. First, Lynn put potting soil in each of the six planting pots. Next, she planted the seeds in each of the pots and watered them. After one week of setting the pots in the kitchen window to get sunlight and watering them, Lynn could start to see some of the herbs growing out of the soil. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her new herb garden. She ran to the phone to call her best friend, Sally, and tell her all about it. Suddenly, Lynn heard a loud crash and her little brother came running out of the kitchen with soil all over his head!
What most likely happened?
a.
Lynn’s brother was playing outside with the dog.
c.
Lynn’s mother moved the plants to the living room.
b.
Lynn heard a noise from across the street.
d.
Lynn’s brother broke the pots.
 

 6. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Summarize--181 – 190
Read the passage and answer the question.
Thomas and John were playing behind John’s house after school. They were exploring and trying to find a good place to build a secret fort. As they walked passed a small cliff, Thomas saw an opening to a cave. They slowly walked inside to explore and decide whether this would be a good place for their fort. After careful inspections, they decided it was perfect. There was just enough room for everything they wanted to do, and no one would ever discover their secret fort. They ran back to John’s house to get their fort supplies.
Which is the best summary of this passage?
a.
Thomas and John found a cave for their fort.
c.
Thomas and John were exploring outside.
b.
John was afraid of the cave entrance.
d.
Thomas found a cave opening.
 

 7. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Application Transfer--191 – 200
Read the passage and answer the question.
It was raining hard and the wind was blowing. The teacher said that we could play games in the
classroom during recess time.
Why are the children staying in at recess?
a.
It was too hot.
c.
The weather was bad.
b.
The classroom was messy.
d.
The teacher was sick.
 

 8. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--191 – 200
1. Read the story and answer the question.
The golden lion tamarin lives in a small area of Brazil. These small monkeys are in danger of becoming extinct. The forest where they live is shrinking fast. As more people move into this area, trees are cut down to make room for cities and farms. The golden lion tamarin is also disappearing because they have been captured by people. People think they are cute and want them as pets.
What is causing the golden lion tamaris to become endangered?
a.
They eat the leaves on the trees that are being cut down.
c.
The trees where they live are being cut down to make room for cities.
b.
They ate too many bananas.
d.
People are putting them in zoos.
 

 9. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--191 – 200
1. Look at the picture and answer the question.

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Which of the above items in this picture are inanimate?
a.
table
c.
cat
b.
man
d.
window
 

 10. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--191 – 200
Read the passage and answer the question.
The football game started earlier last Saturday. The games usually start at 7:00 p.m. Now that it is getting closer to winter, it is nice that the games are earlier in the day, so we don’t have to wear our heavy coats.
Why are the football games starting earlier?
a.
It is getter warmer.
c.
It is getting colder.
b.
The players are on time.
d.
We can cheer longer.
 

 11. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--191 – 200
1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Kathy went on a walk with her friend. They had a great time talking, getting exercise, and enjoying the weather. They went all around the walking path, and back to their cars. They decided they would go again tomorrow.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a.
Kathy and her friend were walking.
c.
Kathy loved the weather.
b.
Kathy was with her best friend.
d.
Walking is the best exercise.
 

 12. 

Read the following magazine article and answer the question.
Bats have always played an important part in human myths. Because bats are nocturnal animals, people have even thought of them as evil spirits—friends of witches, vampires, ghosts, and other creatures of the night. Today, we know that bats are not evil spirits. Yet, so many unkind things have been said about bats over the years that many people still have greatly exaggerated. It’s important to know the truth about these interesting animals.
Copyright Info: Wood, Linda C and Rink, Deane. “Zoo Books,” May 1999.
What is the main idea of this magazine article?
a.
Bats are friends of witches and vampires.
c.
Bats are myths.
b.
People have thought of bats as evil even though they are not.
d.
Bats are nocturnal animals.
 

 13. 

Read the following and answer the question.
Butterflies are insects that have scales on their wings. They have thousands of these tiny, colored scales on each wing. The scales are arranged in different ways to make colorful patterns on the butterflies’ wings. Flutter, flutter, flutter the butterfly does go. Flying through the air, its wings all aglow.
Pitter, patter, putter colors they do sing, See the colorful patterns on their wings.
What is the main idea of these two pieces of writing?
a.
Butterflies are insects.
c.
Butterflies have scales that create colorful patterns on their wings.
b.
Butterflies can fly.
d.
Butterflies are interesting insects.
 

 14. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Summarize--191 – 200
1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Charlotte’s pretty, ruffled dress was becoming torn and ragged. She needed a pair of pants to she could climb around on the ship without getting caught in the ropes on the deck. She needed to get around more quickly, because she could not keep up with the rest of the crew. She had to find something quick.
What is the best summary for this passage?
a.
Charlotte’s clothes would not allow her to work properly on the ship, and she needed new ones.
c.
Charlotte’s clothes did not match the clothes of the rest of the crew.
b.
The captain was angry because she tried to help the crew.
d.
Crew members were getting angry with Charlotte.
 

 15. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
Fred came home from school. He made a snack. He poured a glass of milk and it tasted sour. “This milk is spoiled,” he said. He looked back at the refrigerator and noticed that it was unplugged.
Why was Fred’s milk spoiled?
a.
The milk was not spoiled.
c.
The refrigerator was unplugged.
b.
The milk was too old.
d.
The refrigerator was working.
 

 16. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
“What a mess!” Megan screamed as she walked into her bedroom. Papers were scattered all over the floor, and her posters had fallen off the wall. She ran across the room to close her window.
Why was Megan’s room so messy?
a.
because the wind had blown everything around
c.
because her sister made a mess
b.
because she forgot to clean it
d.
because she cleaned her room
 

 17. 

Read the sentence and answer the question.
Michelle went straight home after school and finished her chores, did all of her homework, and made sure the house was clean for her mom.
How do you think Michelle’s mother will feel when she gets home?
a.
proud of Michelle for doing so much
c.
sad because she wanted to clean the house
b.
angry at her for not doing her homework
d.
happy that Michelle cooked her dinner
 

 18. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--RIT 181 - 190
Read the passage and answer the question.
Jupiter and Saturn are planets in our solar system. They are the two largest planets and are called “gas giants.” Saturn has rings around it and Jupiter does not. They are both very large, but they are also very light.
How are Jupiter and Saturn different?
a.
they are both “gas giants”
c.
Jupiter has rings and Saturn doesn’t
b.
Saturn has rings and Jupiter doesn’t
d.
they are both very large and heavy
 

 19. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 181 - 190
Review the index.

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Copyright Info: Portnoy, Howard and Louise Baer, eds. Index. Focus. McGraw-Hill, 1985. 626.
The term “descriptive” on page 179, is a subtopic of:
a.
Simile
c.
Verbs
b.
Root
d.
Word(s
 

 20. 

Review the table of contents.
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Copyright Info: Portnoy, Howard and Louise Baer, eds. Index. Focus. McGraw-Hill, 1985. 626.
If the poem “If Once You Have Slept on an Island” begins on page 253, on what page would “RipVanWinkle” end?
a.
page 252
c.
page 250
b.
age 236
d.
page 255
 



 
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