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Practice Test (Grade 3: Reading) Flashcards

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  1. What is the 'sequence' of events in a story?

    Answer: The order events happen in

    Sequence is the order in which events take place.

  2. If a word starts with 'un-' like 'unhappy,' what does it usually mean?

    Answer: Not

    The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so unhappy means not happy.

  3. What is a 'cause' in a passage?

    Answer: The reason something happens

    A cause is the reason that makes something else happen.

  4. How can you tell how a character feels?

    Answer: By their words, actions, and thoughts

    A character's words, actions, and thoughts show how they feel.

  5. What is the 'theme' or lesson of a story usually about?

    Answer: An important message the reader learns

    The theme is the important message or lesson of a story.

  6. Which sentence uses a describing word (adjective)?

    Answer: The fluffy cat slept

    'Fluffy' is an adjective that describes the cat.

  7. Why might an author include a picture with a passage?

    Answer: To help the reader understand the text

    Pictures help readers better understand the information in a text.