OSTP ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions - Oklahoma School Testing Program - English Language Arts, Grade 3 Exam - OSTP ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions - Oklahoma School Testing Program

Question 1

Read the passage below before answering the question. Maya and the Meadowlark's Nest (1) Maya stepped out onto the porch of her family's farmhouse near Enid, Oklahoma. The morning air smelled like fresh grass and warm sunlight. As she walked toward the tall prairie grass near the wooden barn, she heard a soft rustling sound. (2) Maya stopped and peered into the green blades. Tucked safely near the base of a wild sunflower plant was a small woven nest. Inside rested four tiny speckled eggs. A yellow-breasted meadowlark perched on a fence post nearby, watching Maya with bright eyes. (3) Maya smiled and stepped back quietly. She did not want to frighten the mother bird. She ran to the porch to tell her grandfather about her discovery. According to paragraph 2, where was the meadowlark's nest located?

On top of the wooden barn roof Near the base of a wild sunflower plant High inside a tall oak tree branch Underneath the wooden steps of the porch

Correct Answer:

Near the base of a wild sunflower plant

Question 2

Refer to the passage 'Maya and the Meadowlark's Nest' from Question 1. Why did Maya step back quietly when she saw the mother bird?

She wanted to protect the bird and avoid scaring her away She was afraid the meadowlark might peck at her hands She was trying to hide from her grandfather near the barn She lost her balance in the tall prairie grass

Correct Answer:

She wanted to protect the bird and avoid scaring her away

Question 3

Refer to the passage 'Maya and the Meadowlark's Nest' from Question 1. Read this sentence from paragraph 1: 'The morning air smelled like fresh grass and warm sunlight.' What does the nonliteral phrase 'smelled like warm sunlight' describe?

The sun had a strong smoky odor like a campfire The morning air was pleasant, warm, and comforting The sunlight burned Maya's eyes as she walked outside The farm smelled of rain and wet soil

Correct Answer:

The morning air was pleasant, warm, and comforting

Question 4

Refer to the passage 'Maya and the Meadowlark's Nest' from Question 1. What is the central message of the story?

Observing nature gently allows us to appreciate and protect animals Working on a farm requires getting up early every morning Birds always build their nests high in wooden barns Prairie sunflowers are difficult plants to grow

Correct Answer:

Observing nature gently allows us to appreciate and protect animals

Question 5

Refer to the passage 'Maya and the Meadowlark's Nest' from Question 1. Based on details in paragraph 2 and paragraph 3, what can the reader infer about Maya's grandfather?

He shares a warm relationship with Maya and cares about nature He warned Maya never to go near the tall prairie grass He was busy working inside the barn all morning He built the meadowlark's nest out of twigs

Correct Answer:

He shares a warm relationship with Maya and cares about nature

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