SD ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions - South Dakota English Language Arts Assessment - Grade 3 Exam - SD ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions - South Dakota English Language Arts Assessment

Question 1

Read the fable below and answer the question. A hungry Fox saw a Crow sitting on a tree branch holding a piece of cheese in her beak. Wanting the cheese for himself, the Fox said, "Oh beautiful Crow, your feathers shine like jewels! Surely your singing voice is just as magnificent." Flattered by the praise, the Crow opened her beak to sing. The cheese fell to the ground, and the Fox quickly grabbed it and ran away. What is the central message or lesson of this fable?

Birds should never sit on tree branches when holding food. Be careful of flatterers who praise you just to get something from you. Foxes are the fastest animals in the forest. Cheese is the best food to eat when singing songs.

Correct Answer:

Be careful of flatterers who praise you just to get something from you.

Question 2

Read the short story below and answer the question. On Maya's first day at her new school in Rapid City, she sat alone at the lunch table feeling nervous. Seeing Maya sit by herself, Mateo walked over with a big smile. "Hi, I'm Mateo! Do you want to join our table? We are talking about our favorite Black Hills hiking trails." Maya smiled warmly and joined them, feeling instantly welcomed. Which character trait best describes Mateo?

Shy Kind Selfish Impatient

Correct Answer:

Kind

Question 3

Read the paragraph below and answer the question. Leo left his wooden gate unlocked when he went inside for dinner. Strong prairie winds blew across the yard and pushed the gate wide open. Leo's puppy, Buster, trotted out of the yard to explore the neighborhood. Leo spent two hours searching until he found Buster resting near the park bench. Why did Buster get out of the yard?

Buster jumped over the tall wooden fence. The wind pushed open the gate that Leo left unlocked. Leo took Buster to the park bench for a walk. The neighbor called Buster over for dinner.

Correct Answer:

The wind pushed open the gate that Leo left unlocked.

Question 4

Read the poem below and answer the question. The prairie wind begins to blow, Across the hills where sunflowers grow. It whispers secrets to the trees, And dances with the morning breeze. How many stanzas are in this poem?

1 stanza 2 stanzas 4 stanzas 8 stanzas

Correct Answer:

1 stanza

Question 5

Read the fable below and answer the question. Unhappy with his slow speed, the Hare teased the Tortoise. The Tortoise challenged the Hare to a race. The Hare sprinted ahead, grew confident, and decided to take a nap under a shady oak tree. Meanwhile, the slow Tortoise kept walking steadily without stopping. When the Hare woke up, the Tortoise was already crossing the finish line. What lesson does the Tortoise teach in this story?

Taking naps during a race helps you run faster. Steady effort and persistence can win over quickness combined with carelessness. Sprinting as fast as possible at the start guarantees victory. Oak trees are the best places to rest during sports events.

Correct Answer:

Steady effort and persistence can win over quickness combined with carelessness.

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