Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

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Example Questions

Example Question #6 : Use Spelling Patterns And Generalizations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2.F

Select the word that is spelled correctly. 

Possible Answers:

widh 

width

wideth

withe

Correct answer:

width

Explanation:

The correct spelling is "width".

Example Question #7 : Use Spelling Patterns And Generalizations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2.F

Select the word that is spelled correctly. 

Possible Answers:

scince 

scinse 

science 

sciense 

Correct answer:

science 

Explanation:

The correct spelling is "science". 

Example Question #8 : Use Spelling Patterns And Generalizations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2.F

Select the word that is spelled correctly. 

Possible Answers:

shouldr

shoelder 

sholder 

 shoulder

Correct answer:

 shoulder

Explanation:

The correct spelling is "shoulder".

Example Question #9 : Use Spelling Patterns And Generalizations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.2.F

Select the word that is spelled correctly. 

Possible Answers:

behavior

behavier

behaver

behavor

Correct answer:

behavior

Explanation:

The correct spelling is "behavior".

Example Question #1 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

Select the sentence that best describes the sounds of a train.

Possible Answers:

As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled. 

The train moved along the tracks with ease. 

The train chugged along the tracks. 

The train came into the station. 

Correct answer:

As the train screeched to a stop at the station, its horn whistled. 

Explanation:

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 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

After a fight with her sister, Anna slammed the door shut.  She slammed the door due to what?

Possible Answers:

Happiness

Confusion

Excitement

Anger

Correct answer:

Anger

Explanation:

A fight can be very upsetting.  Slamming the door shows the emotion of anger, which is the most negative emotion listed.

 

Example Question #3 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

To celebrate her birthday, Susan skipped around the room.  She skipped around the room because she was what?

Possible Answers:

Worried

Tired

Disappointed

Happy

Correct answer:

Happy

Explanation:

Birthdays are generally thought of as a fun and positive event.  Happy is the only positive emotion listed.

 

Example Question #4 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

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?

Possible Answers:

Overjoyed

Sleepy

Hungry

Angry

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

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 #3 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

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?

Possible Answers:

Sick

Shy

Cold

Proud

Correct answer:

Proud

Explanation:

Getting an answer right is a joyful occasion.  In this case, proud is the closest word to reflect that emotion.

 

Example Question #5 : Choose Words And Phrases For Effect: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.3.A

Landon could not remember when his brother’s birthday was, so he hung his head.  Landon hung his head because he was what?

Possible Answers:

Ready

Short

Strong

Disappointed

Correct answer:

Disappointed

Explanation:

Forgetting something can be frustrating, which is similar to being disappointed.

 

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