Grade 3 ELA Practice Questions Flashcards
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Read this sentence: 'The cat sat quietly on the soft, warm mat.' Which word is an adverb?
Answer: quietly
'Quietly' is an adverb because it describes how the cat sat (it modifies the verb 'sat'). Adverbs often end in -ly.
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
Answer: We visited the Washington Monument last summer.
'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.
Which word correctly completes this sentence? 'She _____ her homework before dinner every night.'
Answer: does
'Does' is the correct present-tense, third-person singular verb form. 'She' is a third-person singular subject, which requires 'does,' not 'do.'
What is the main idea of a paragraph about how bees make honey?
Answer: Bees collect nectar and turn it into honey through a multi-step process.
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.
Which sentence has correct end punctuation?
Answer: What a beautiful day!
'What a beautiful day' is an exclamation (expressing strong emotion). Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation point (!), not a period or question mark.
Read this sentence: 'The tired, hungry puppy whimpered softly at the door.' Which TWO words are adjectives?
Answer: tired and hungry
'Tired' and 'hungry' are both adjectives because they describe the noun 'puppy.' They tell what kind of puppy it is.