1. Grade 3 Stand-Alone Items 2010–2012

2. 7 Read the sentence below. Aiden showed he was a swift runner when he won the race. What does swift mean as it is used in the sentence? Ο A. Shy Ο B. Weak Ο C. Quick 7 Read the sentence below. Aiden showed he was a swift runner when he won the race. What does swift mean as it is used in the sentence? Ο A. Shy Ο B. Weak Ο C. Quick Comprehension 4: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)

3. 8 Read the sentence below that includes a cause and effect. I walked outside in the rain to grab the paper and my socks got wet. What is the effect in the sentence? Ο A. Socks got wet Ο B. Grab the paper Ο C. Walked outside 8 Read the sentence below that includes a cause and effect. I walked outside in the rain to grab the paper and my socks got wet. What is the effect in the sentence? Ο A. Socks got wet Ο B. Grab the paper Ο C. Walked outside Analysis 8: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

4. 7 A metaphor directly compares two things. Which sentence contains an example of a metaphor? Ο A. My sister Michelle is a dolphin in the water. Ο B. My sister Michelle practices soccer after school. Ο C. My sister Michelle studies in the library with a friend. 7 A metaphor directly compares two things. Which sentence contains an example of a metaphor? Ο A. My sister Michelle is a dolphin in the water. Ο B. My sister Michelle practices soccer after school. Ο C. My sister Michelle studies in the library with a friend. Analysis 06: Demonstrate understanding of authors use of literary elements (character, setting, plot, genre, etc.) and literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.) (Reading GLE 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3) 2011

5. 6 Read the sentence below. Grace was asked to keep her speech brief to save time. What is the meaning of brief as it is used in the sentence? Ο A. Dull Ο B. Loud Ο C. Short 6 Read the sentence below. Grace was asked to keep her speech brief to save time. What is the meaning of brief as it is used in the sentence? Ο A. Dull Ο B. Loud Ο C. Short Comprehension 04: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2) 2011

6. 12 Mai is writing a report about the life cycle of frogs. Which of these books would be the best source of information for her paper? Ο A. Food for Frogs Ο B. Frogs All Around Us Ο C. The Adventures of Mr. Frog 12 Mai is writing a report about the life cycle of frogs. Which of these books would be the best source of information for her paper? Ο A. Food for Frogs Ο B. Frogs All Around Us Ο C. The Adventures of Mr. Frog Analysis 09: Analyze usefulness of resources (Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1) 2010

7. 13 Which statement is an opinion? Ο A. Math is the best subject. Ο B. Multiplication is a math subject. Ο C. Math is a subject Mr. Walsh teaches. 13 Which statement is an opinion? Ο A. Math is the best subject. Ο B. Multiplication is a math subject. Ο C. Math is a subject Mr. Walsh teaches. Analysis10: Analyze authors purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4) 2010