FSA Practice Test (3rd Grade English Language & Arts)

Question 1

Carla reached in her pocket for the coins, but she could not feel them. Desperately, she pulled everything out of her pocket. She found a chocolate wrapper, a bus pass, her student ID card, lipstick, mascara, and her cell phone. There were no coins!
Which items in Carla's pocket indicate that she is a teenager?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

All the listed items provide clues that Carla is a teenager. A student ID card and bus pass strongly suggest she is a student, likely in high school. Lipstick and mascara are common makeup items used by teenagers, and a cell phone is a ubiquitous possession among this age group. Together, these items paint a clear picture of a young person.

Question 2

Just as he trumpeted, he heard a loud crashing and stamping. A herd of wrinkled elephants came charging up.
What does the term "charging up" mean in the above sentence?

Accepted Answer

rushed forward to attack

Answer

In the context of elephants, 'charging up' implies a rapid, forceful, and often aggressive movement. Elephants typically charge when they feel threatened or are attacking, moving quickly and powerfully towards something. Therefore, it means they rushed forward, likely with intent to confront or attack.

Question 3

Determine who the intended audience for the following passage is.
His nose was as long as his arm. When he sneezed, the trees swayed.
He could smell a meal a mile away.

Accepted Answer

class descriptive paragraph

Answer

The passage uses vivid, imaginative, and somewhat exaggerated descriptive language, such as 'nose as long as his arm' and 'trees swayed' from a sneeze. This style is characteristic of creative writing exercises or descriptive paragraphs often found in a classroom setting. Its purpose is to engage imagination and build imagery, rather than to report news or invite guests.

Question 4

A thirsty crow discovered a pitcher with only a few drops of water in it. He could almost touch the water with his long, delicate beak, but he couldn't obtain a sip. The crow saw a lot of little stones nearby as he looked around. Patiently, he picked up the stones one by one, and filled the pitcher until the water was high enough for him to get a drink.
What does this fable's moral imply?

Accepted Answer

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Answer

The fable describes a crow facing a difficult problem (water out of reach) but not giving up. Instead, it uses its intelligence and perseverance to find an unconventional solution by dropping stones to raise the water level. This demonstrates that with determination and ingenuity, even seemingly impossible obstacles can be overcome, which is the essence of 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

I will go on the trip if I can.

Answer

The correct sentence follows standard capitalization rules in English grammar. The first word of a sentence, 'I,' must always be capitalized. Additionally, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position within the sentence. Options A, B, and D violate these fundamental rules by using lowercase 'i' at the beginning of the sentence or for the pronoun.