PARCC Grade 3 ELA Practice Questions 2

Question 1

Read this sentence: 'The cat sat quietly on the soft, warm mat.' Which word is an adverb?

Accepted Answer

quietly

Answer

'Quietly' is an adverb because it describes how the cat sat (it modifies the verb 'sat'). Adverbs often end in -ly.

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

We visited the Washington Monument last summer.

Answer

'Washington Monument' is a proper noun (the name of a specific place) and must be capitalized. 'Summer' is a common noun (a season) and should not be capitalized.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes this sentence? 'She _____ her homework before dinner every night.'

Accepted Answer

does

Answer

'Does' is the correct present-tense, third-person singular verb form. 'She' is a third-person singular subject, which requires 'does,' not 'do.'

Question 4

What is the main idea of a paragraph about how bees make honey?

Accepted Answer

Bees collect nectar and turn it into honey through a multi-step process.

Answer

The main idea is the central point of the paragraph. A paragraph about HOW bees make honey would have as its main idea the process of making honey.

Question 5

Which sentence has correct end punctuation?

Accepted Answer

What a beautiful day!

Answer

'What a beautiful day' is an exclamation (expressing strong emotion). Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation point (!), not a period or question mark.

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PARCC Grade 3 ELA Practice Questions 2