PARCC English Language Arts Grade 3 3

Question 1

A fable is a story that:

Accepted Answer

Teaches a lesson, often with animal characters

Answer

Fables are short stories with a moral lesson, often featuring animals that act like humans.

Question 2

Which is the correct order of a friendly letter?

Accepted Answer

Date, greeting, body, closing, signature

Answer

The correct order is: date, greeting, body, closing, signature.

Question 3

What is the MAIN purpose of a table of contents?

Accepted Answer

To show where to find information in a book

Answer

A table of contents shows chapter titles and page numbers so readers can find information.

Question 4

The setting of a story tells:

Accepted Answer

When and where the story takes place

Answer

Setting is the time and place where a story occurs.

Question 5

A prefix is added to the:

Accepted Answer

Beginning of a word

Answer

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning.

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