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Grade 3 ELA State Test (2017)

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Question 1

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In paragraph 3, when the author says that "Neil felt like the universe was calling him," she is referring to how

he heard the booming voice inside the Hayden Planetarium on his first visit

he was delighted by seeing the stars inside the Hayden Planetarium

his experiences looking at the stars made him want to learn more about astronomy

he wanted to spend more time in the countryside because he could see more of the sky

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Question 13

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What is Kathryn's first clue that Nitro is blind?

Nitro seems to be afraid.

Nitro does not know where his food is.

Nitro runs into the fence.

Nitro does not look outside his cage.

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Question 20

20.

Why does the author say that "Raj's answers rushed out like water from a faucet" in paragraph 7? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Question 21

21.

What do paragraphs 21 through 28 show about Caroline? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Question 2

2.

Paragraph 6 of the passage supports paragraph 3 by showing that Neil

saw the same things at home that he saw at the planetarium

wanted to return to Pennsylvania to use his new binoculars

continued his interest in learning about the universe

tried to share his interest in stars with his parents

Question 3

3.

What do paragraphs 6 through 8 show about Neil's parents?

They work hard to give Neil everything he wants.

They are supportive of Neil's interests.

They set good examples for Neil to follow.

They want Neil to become a scientist.

Question 4

4.

The information in the section "LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE" adds to the information in the rest of the passage by showing how Neil

finally became a successful student

made new discoveries with his telescope

made choices that helped him become an astrophysicist

earned money to pay for his education as an astrophysicist

Question 5

5.

Which sentence best supports the main idea of the passage?

"Not long after this, Neil and his family took a trip to Pennsylvania." (paragraph 3

"Neil lived with his parents, his older brother, and his younger sister in a tall building called the Skyview Apartments." (paragraph 4)

"In fact, his third-grade teacher wrote a note on his report card." (paragraph 5)

"He often took his telescope to the roof of his apartment to study the night sky." (paragraph 10)

Question 6

6.

According to the passage, which sentence best describes Neil?

He is serious about reaching his goals.

He is tired from working different jobs.

He is proud of his success in school.

He is happy to help his family earn money.

Question 7

7.

Which sentence best explains why Hayley is chosen to perform in the talent show?

Other students think she is cool.

She plays the ukulele well in the tryouts.

Her act is more unusual than others'.

Her great-great aunt used to play music.

Question 8

8.

Why are paragraphs 4 through 7 important to the story?

They show how accepting Mr. Y is.

They describe how confused Tilly is.

They describe how worried Hayley's dad is.

They show how supportive Hayley's family is.

Question 9

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Which statement about the talent show is true?

Most students like Hayley's talent show act the best.

The talent show has performers from different grades.

Some performers canceled their acts in the talent show.

Hayley knows all the other performers in the talent show.

Question 10

10.

Which paragraph does the illustration best support?

paragraph 10

paragraph 11

paragraph 13

paragraph 15

Question 11

11.

Which happens as a result of Hayley's performance in the talent show?

Many students respect Hayley's musical ability.

Many students learn to play the ukulele.

Skeeter starts a band for ukulele players.

Hayley understands how to be a celebrity.

Question 12

12.

Which sentence best states a central message of the story?

Learning to do something new takes time.

Making mistakes is a part of growing up.

Conquering fear can lead to success.

Sharing with friends brings happiness.

Question 14

14.

Which quotation best states the main idea of the passage?

"'He would sit and stare at the concrete walls,' Kathryn said." (paragraph 3)

"That cage had been so small, Nitro had been able to memorize every inch." (paragraph 5)

"'We just don't know what caused his condition,' Kathryn said." (paragraph 7)

"They had to help a blind tiger find his way, without the use of his eyes."
(paragraph 8)

Question 15

15.

Which detail from the passage best shows that Kathryn cares about Nitro?

She puts Nitro into a new cage.

She does not want Nitro to hurt himself.

She thinks Nitro has a great attitude.

She does not understand why Nitro is blind.

Question 16

16.

Which statement from the passage shows that the problem in paragraph 8 was solved?

"Nitro walked through his big new home." (paragraph 9)

"He was trying to feel what was ahead of him." (paragraph 9)

"Once he learned where his fences were, the people at the Rescue put down and pathways." (paragraph 13)

"In time, Nitro learned where every bump, every tree, and every food box was in his new cage." (paragraph 15)

Question 17

17.

In paragraph 16, what does the word "mastered" suggest about Nitro?

that he needed a larger space

that he felt comfortable in his space

that he liked people to visit his space

that he wanted to defend his space

Question 18

18.

What causes Nitro to chuffle?

being aware of people

feeling afraid

wanting a treat

having a cough

Question 19

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What makes Nitro "a Rescue favorite"? (paragraph 18)?

his reaction to visitors

his response to peppermint

his unusual chuffle

his large paws