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3rd Grade Reading Basic Test 2



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Read the story.
At recess time, the 4
th grade class was playing a fun game of soccer on the playground. Three 6th graders joined the game and things got rough. The 4th graders decided that they would never allow any 6th graders to play with them again.
What bias do the 4th grade students have?
a.
They think 6th graders are better players.
c.
They think only 4th graders should play soccer.
b.
They think 6th graders are not fun to play with.
d.
They think all 6th graders play roughly.
 

 2. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Classify, Thinking Skills--RIT 171 – 180
Read the sentence.
“Before we begin, we all need to make sure we have our lines memorized, our costumes fit, we have enough make-up, and the stage and props are ready,” the tall man said.
Which person would not participate in the above scene?
a.
actor
c.
nurse
b.
seamstress
d.
actress
 

 3. 

Which group could be classified as parts of the body?
a.
eyes, nose, eyeglasses
c.
see, taste, smell
b.
hands, feet, mouth
d.
jacket, hat, boots
 

 4. 

Which word is not like the others?
a.
pig
c.
rose
b.
zebra
d.
rabbit
 

 5. 

4. Hilarious belongs with which group?
a.
little, small
c.
funny, laughing
b.
big, large
d.
high, tall
 

 6. 

Read the story.
Sarah was going to the amusement park. She was so excited! She told all her friends that she was going to ride the merry-go-round, the Ferris wheel, and the bumper cars.
What other ride would Sarah go on at the amusement park?
a.
pet the rabbits
c.
ride the giraffe
b.
win a prize
d.
roller coaster
 

 7. 

Which sentence does not belong?
a.
In the winter, some animals go into deep sleep called hibernation.
c.
Leaves change colors because of the cold weather.
b.
Many birds escape the cold by flying South.
d.
Some animals live on fat stored in their bodies.
 

 8. 

Lead is to pencil as ink is to _________.
a.
eraser
c.
pin
b.
poster
d.
pen
 

 9. 

Read the story.
Mindy and Matt had been hiking all day long. They had covered 17 miles, hills included. By dusk they had finally stopped. Mindy immediately grabbed her water bottle. Matt took out fruit juice and lemonade.
From the above passage you can tell that:
a.
Mindy and Matt were hungry.
c.
Mindy and Matt were tired.
b.
Mindy and Matt were thirsty.
d.
Mindy and Matt were going home.
 

 10. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Fact and Opinion--RIT 171 – 180
Tony likes to eat pizza. His mom says he would eat it every day if she let him. Tony thinks pepperoni pizza is the best. Even though he likes pizza, Tony never eats the crust.
These sentences all are about:
a.
Tony liking pizza.
c.
Toppings on pizza.
b.
Tony’s mom.
d.
Tony is 8 years old.
 

 11. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--161 – 170
Read the story and answer the question.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a.
school
c.
the mall
b.
the beach
d.
the library
 

 12. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--161 – 170
Read the story and answer the question.
Terry was at school. He left his classroom to pay for his school lunch. As he left the classroom, he put his money in his pocket. His pocket had a hole in it. When Terry got to the lunchroom to pay for his lunch, he didn’t have any money.
Terry lost his money because ___________________.
a.
he forgot to bring it to school
c.
his mother forgot to give him his lunch money
b.
he had a hole in his pocket
d.
he forgot to bring it with him
 

 13. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--161 – 170
Read the list and answer the question.
Animals in the zoo:
Bears
Monkeys
Birds
What kind of animals are on this list?
a.
pets
c.
monkeys
b.
zoo animals
d.
bears
 

 14. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--161 – 170
Read the story and answer the question.
Jack set the plates on the table. He put a napkin next to each plate. Then, he placed a knife, fork and a spoon on the napkin. Next, he put a glass by each plate.
This story is about ___________?
a.
forks
c.
washing the dishes
b.
setting the table
d.
spoons
 

 15. 

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--161 – 170
Read the story and answer the question.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.
Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a.
got her sunglasses
c.
made a sandwich
b.
picked up her umbrella
d.
put on sandals
 



 
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