Std3 English Test 3

Read and answer each question.

The word wise ends in ise. Which one of these letters can be added to ise to form another word?
1. d
2. l
3. r
4. t
Read this sentence.

Which pair of words makes the sentence correct?
1. week, might
2. week, mite
3. weak, might
Which word is an ANTONYM for slow?
1. noisy
2. dull
3. easy
4. quick
Here is part of the index from a book about California Indians. Use it to answer questions below

Which California Indian tribe will you learn about on page 45?
1. Cahuilla
2. Chemehuevi
3. Chumash
4. Cupeño
Here is part of the index from a book about California Indians. Use it to answer questions below

To learn what California Indians wore, you should turn to page
1. 20
2. 40
3. 60
4. 80
Which two words are ANTONYMS?
1. talk, speak
2. pretend, imagine
3. ocean, sea
4. gentle, fierce
Which word is a main heading for the other three words?
1. grandchild
2. family
3. father
4. grandmother
Which of the following suffixes can be added at the end of the word travel to make a new word that means “someone who travels”?
1. -er
2. -ed
3. -ing
4. -est
Which word names a group that includes the other three words?
1. violin
2. instrument
3. piano
4. drum
Read this sentence.

Which suffix should be added to the word tall to make this sentence true?
1. -ful
2. -est
3. -ing
4. -er
Read this sentence.

What does the underlined word mean?
1. hug
2. help
3. delay
4. skip
Read this sentence.

What does the underlined word mean?
1. food and drink
2. new
3. fun and games
4. meeting
Which word does NOT rhyme with near?
1. ear
2. dear
3. pear
4. hear
Something that is expensive
1. costs a lot.
2. is protected.
3. weighs a lot.
4. is broken.
Eric’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph about starfish. Here is the first draft of Eric’s paragraph. It may contain errors.

Starfish

(1) After visiting the beach, I wanted to learn about starfish. (2) Of course, starfish aren’t really stars. (3) This name comes from their shape. (4) They’re not fish either, though they start their lives in water pools by the seashore. (5) They can take care of themselves even when they are young. (6) Young starfish know what to eat. (7) Some starfish can later live deep in the sea, though they can’t swim. (8) They move by using their legs and tube feet. (9) Large starfish also use their tube feet to grab and pull open the shells of clams and other sea animals. (10) A starfish has no head or tail, just its five legs. (11) If a leg falls off, it grows right back. (12) The amazing starfish has become my favorite animal.

In sentence 2, what is the subject?
1. Of course
2. starfish
3. really
4. stars
Eric’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph about starfish. Here is the first draft of Eric’s paragraph. It may contain errors.

Starfish

(1) After visiting the beach, I wanted to learn about starfish. (2) Of course, starfish aren’t really stars. (3) This name comes from their shape. (4) They’re not fish either, though they start their lives in water pools by the seashore. (5) They can take care of themselves even when they are young. (6) Young starfish know what to eat. (7) Some starfish can later live deep in the sea, though they can’t swim. (8) They move by using their legs and tube feet. (9) Large starfish also use their tube feet to grab and pull open the shells of clams and other sea animals. (10) A starfish has no head or tail, just its five legs. (11) If a leg falls off, it grows right back. (12) The amazing starfish has become my favorite animal.

Which of these would be the BEST way for Eric to begin sentence 12?
1. For these reasons,
2. Then,
3. Instead,
4. For example,
Eric’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph about starfish. Here is the first draft of Eric’s paragraph. It may contain errors.

Starfish

(1) After visiting the beach, I wanted to learn about starfish. (2) Of course, starfish aren’t really stars. (3) This name comes from their shape. (4) They’re not fish either, though they start their lives in water pools by the seashore. (5) They can take care of themselves even when they are young. (6) Young starfish know what to eat. (7) Some starfish can later live deep in the sea, though they can’t swim. (8) They move by using their legs and tube feet. (9) Large starfish also use their tube feet to grab and pull open the shells of clams and other sea animals. (10) A starfish has no head or tail, just its five legs. (11) If a leg falls off, it grows right back. (12) The amazing starfish has become my favorite animal.

Eric wants to learn more about different kinds of starfish. He would find MOST of his information
1. in a telephone book under “starfish.”
2. in the dictionary under “starfish.”
3. under the heading “starfish” in an encyclopedia article.
4. under the word “starfish” in a reference book about word choices.
Tara’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph. Here is the first draft of Tara’s paragraph.It contains errors.

Australia

(1) Australia is a good place. (2) For one thing, I would like to see kangaroos hopping around as you go down the highway. (3) Would also like to see koalas.
(4) It is fun to see these animals in zoos, but I would rather see them free.

(5) Besides having interesting animals, Australia has many kinds of land.

(6) There are great beaches. (7) I’ve also seen pictures of strange rock shapes in the middle of the wild land. (8) I’d love to see them up close! (9) Finally, I would like to meet many Australian people. (10) I think Australia would be a great place to visit.

In sentence 2, hopping should be spelled
1. hoping.
2. hooping.
3. hoppin.
4. Leave as is.
Tara’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph. Here is the first draft of Tara’s paragraph.It contains errors.

Australia

(1) Australia is a good place. (2) For one thing, I would like to see kangaroos hopping around as you go down the highway. (3) Would also like to see koalas.
(4) It is fun to see these animals in zoos, but I would rather see them free.

(5) Besides having interesting animals, Australia has many kinds of land.

(6) There are great beaches. (7) I’ve also seen pictures of strange rock shapes in the middle of the wild land. (8) I’d love to see them up close! (9) Finally, I would like to meet many Australian people. (10) I think Australia would be a great place to visit.

After sentence 9, Tara should add a sentence that explains
1. what kinds of animals can be seen in Australia.
2. which countries she has already visited.
3. why she would like to meet Australian people.
4. where she would like to go after Australia.
Tara’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph. Here is the first draft of Tara’s paragraph.It contains errors.

Australia

(1) Australia is a good place. (2) For one thing, I would like to see kangaroos hopping around as you go down the highway. (3) Would also like to see koalas.
(4) It is fun to see these animals in zoos, but I would rather see them free.

(5) Besides having interesting animals, Australia has many kinds of land.

(6) There are great beaches. (7) I’ve also seen pictures of strange rock shapes in the middle of the wild land. (8) I’d love to see them up close! (9) Finally, I would like to meet many Australian people. (10) I think Australia would be a great place to visit.

Which of these is NOT a complete sentence?
1. Australia is a good place.
2. There are great beaches.
3. Would also like to see koalas.
4. I’d love to see them up close!
Tara’s teacher asked the students to write a paragraph. Here is the first draft of Tara’s paragraph.It contains errors.

Australia

(1) Australia is a good place. (2) For one thing, I would like to see kangaroos hopping around as you go down the highway. (3) Would also like to see koalas.
(4) It is fun to see these animals in zoos, but I would rather see them free.

(5) Besides having interesting animals, Australia has many kinds of land.

(6) There are great beaches. (7) I’ve also seen pictures of strange rock shapes in the middle of the wild land. (8) I’d love to see them up close! (9) Finally, I would like to meet many Australian people. (10) I think Australia would be a great place to visit.

Which sentence is written correctly?
1. I saw pictures of Australian people in a book called ‘Places to See in Australia.’
2. I saw pictures of Australian people in a book called “Places to See in Australia.”
3. I saw pictures of Australian people in a book called Places to See in Australia.
4. I saw pictures of Australian people in a book called Places to See in Australia.
Which sentence is written correctly?
1. On Independence Day, we’ll be in gaborone!
2. On independence day, we’ll be in Gaborone!
3. On Independence Day, we’ll be in Gaborone!
4. On independence Day, we’ll be in gaborone!
Which sentence is divided correctly into its subject and predicate?
1. The shiny black kitten licks / his clean, soft fur.
2. Stars are shining / in the midnight sky.
3. A tall tree stands in the / middle of the park.
4. Five small children / dance to the lively music.
Which group of words is in alphabetical order?
1. banana, bargain, bath, base
2. fan, faint, fasten, fault
3. necklace, net, neat, ninety
4. roast, robber, robe, rooster
Read this part of a sentence.

Which of these could NOT be used to complete this sentence?
1. built a sandcastle at the beach.
2. live on the same street.
3. at school in the afternoon.
4. like to play at the park.
Read this part of a sentence.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
1. people is enjoying
2. people enjoy
3. people has enjoyed
4. Leave as is.