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Iowa practice test, Grade 3

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Reading

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 15 minutes.

  1. Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder

    In winter, birds have a harder time finding food. You can help them with a simple feeder.

    Materials
    a large, open pinecone
    a piece of string about 2 feet long
    vegetable shortening or peanut butter
    birdseed
    a paper plate and a butter knife

    Steps

    1. Tie the string tightly around the top of the pinecone. Leave a long tail for hanging.

    2. Use the butter knife to spread shortening or peanut butter into the gaps of the pinecone.

    3. Pour birdseed onto the plate. Roll the pinecone in the seeds until it is covered.

    4. Hang your feeder from a tree branch that you can see from a window.

    Tip: If anyone in your home has a peanut allergy, use vegetable shortening instead of peanut butter.

    Then watch closely. Birds may take a day or two to find your feeder.

    1.

    What should you do right after you spread shortening or peanut butter on the pinecone?

    1. AFind a large, open pinecone.
    2. BHang the feeder from a branch.
    3. CTie the string around the pinecone.
    4. DRoll the pinecone in birdseed.
  2. 2.

    Why does the author number the steps?

    1. ATo show how many birds will come
    2. BTo show the order in which to do them
    3. CTo show how long each step takes
    4. DTo tell how much birdseed to use
  3. 3.

    Why does the author include the tip?

    1. ATo list all the materials you need
    2. BTo show how to tie a strong knot
    3. CTo give a safe choice for homes where someone has a peanut allergy
    4. DTo explain why birds like peanut butter

  4. Sharks and Dolphins

    Text 1: Sharks

    Sharks are fish. They breathe underwater using gills on the sides of their heads. Most sharks have rows of sharp teeth. When a tooth falls out, a new one moves up to take its place.

    Text 2: Dolphins

    Dolphins live in the ocean, but they are not fish. They are mammals, like people. Dolphins breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads. They must swim up to the top of the water to take a breath.

    4.

    According to Text 1, what happens when a shark loses a tooth?

    1. AThe tooth grows back in a year.
    2. BThe shark grows a blowhole.
    3. CThe shark stops eating.
    4. DA new tooth moves up to take its place.
  5. 5.

    Using both texts, how are sharks and dolphins different?

    1. ASharks breathe air, but dolphins breathe underwater.
    2. BSharks breathe with gills, but dolphins breathe air through a blowhole.
    3. CSharks live in the ocean, but dolphins live in rivers.
    4. DSharks are mammals, but dolphins are fish.

  6. The Lunch Box Mix-Up

    CHARACTERS: AVA; JAMAL; MS. LEE, the lunch helper

    (The school lunchroom. AVA and JAMAL sit across from each other. They have the same green lunch box.)

    AVA: (opening her box) Hey! Where is my orange? This has a pickle!

    JAMAL: (opening his box) And where is my pickle? This has an orange!

    MS. LEE: (walking over) Look at the names on your lunch boxes.

    (AVA and JAMAL turn the boxes over and gasp.)

    AVA AND JAMAL: (together) We switched!

    JAMAL: (laughing) Want to trade back?

    AVA: Yes, please. I do not like pickles!

    6.

    What does "(laughing)" tell you?

    1. AWhere the play takes place
    2. BHow Jamal says his words
    3. CWho speaks next
    4. DWhat Jamal eats for lunch
  7. 7.

    What happens right after Ms. Lee tells them to look at the names?

    1. AAva finds a pickle in her lunch box.
    2. BAva and Jamal turn their lunch boxes over.
    3. CJamal asks to trade back.
    4. DMs. Lee walks over to the table.

  8. Puddle Day

    After the rain, the sidewalk is a map of tiny lakes. I jump in one. It splashes up and shivers when it shakes. One puddle holds a piece of sky, one holds a passing cloud, one holds a robin taking a bath and singing very loud. I float a leaf across a lake, a boat without a mast. I blow, and off it goes to sea, so slowly, then so fast! I lean above the biggest one. A face looks up at me, with muddy boots and messy hair, as happy as can be. My mother calls me in at last. My socks are soaking through. But if the rain comes back tomorrow, I'll know just what to do.

    8.

    The speaker says the sidewalk is "a map of tiny lakes." What does this mean?

    1. AThe speaker is lost and needs a map.
    2. BThe sidewalk is cracked and broken.
    3. CThere are many puddles on the sidewalk.
    4. DSomeone drew a map on the sidewalk.
  9. 9.

    Whose face looks up at the speaker from the biggest puddle?

    1. AThe speaker's mother
    2. BThe robin taking a bath
    3. CThe speaker's own reflection
    4. DA friend hiding under the water
  10. 10.

    Which idea best fits the poem?

    1. ARain spoils a day of play.
    2. BWet socks are the worst part of the day.
    3. CRobins sing only after it rains.
    4. DA rainy day can be full of fun and wonder.

Written Expression

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 11 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Which word is spelled correctly?

    1. Alitle
    2. Blittle
    3. Clittel
    4. Dlettle
  2. 2.

    Which sentence is a question?

    1. AWash your hands before lunch.
    2. BHooray, school is out for the summer!
    3. COur class has a pet turtle named Shelly.
    4. DWhere did you put my red crayon?
  3. 3.

    Hana is opening her birthday presents.

    Which line of dialogue best shows that Hana is confused?

    1. A"What is this thing, and which end do I hold?" Hana asked, turning the box upside down.
    2. B"Can I open the rest after my nap?" Hana mumbled with a big yawn.
    3. C"Thank you so much for the paint set, Aunt Rosa. I will use it every day!" Hana said.
    4. D"My brother opened my present without asking!" Hana yelled, her face turning red.
  4. 4.

    Which greeting for a letter is written correctly?

    1. ADear Ms. Rivera,
    2. BDear Ms. Rivera
    3. CDear, Ms. Rivera
    4. DDear, Ms. Rivera,
  5. 5.

    Cats can climb. Cats can jump.

    Which sentence best combines the two sentences without changing what they mean?

    1. ACats can climb and jump.
    2. BCats can climb, cats can jump.
    3. CCats climb can jump.
    4. DCats can climb because they jump.
  6. 6.

    The artist painted the beauty of the sunset on a huge canvas by the window.

    Which word in the sentence is an abstract noun?

    1. Acanvas
    2. Bbeauty
    3. Cwindow
    4. Dartist
  7. 7.

    The library is the place ______ I like to read on rainy days.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Awho
    2. Bwhose
    3. Cwhere
    4. Dwhen
  8. 8.

    Recycling helps keep our town clean. Old cans and bottles can be made into new things. ______, less trash ends up in the dump. Recycling paper also means fewer trees are cut down. When we recycle, we help our town and our planet.

    Which word or phrase best fills the blank?

    1. AFinally
    2. BHowever
    3. CBecause of this
    4. DFirst
  9. 9.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. APresident Lincoln gave a famous Speech at Gettysburg.
    2. Bpresident Lincoln gave a famous speech at Gettysburg.
    3. CPresident Lincoln gave a famous speech at Gettysburg.
    4. DPresident lincoln gave a famous speech at Gettysburg.
  10. 10.

    Dana is writing to a history museum to ask for information about a class visit.

    Which sentence would be best to use?

    1. AWe wanna come. Info please!
    2. BSend us tour stuff, okay?
    3. CHey, how do tours even work there?
    4. DPlease send information about tours for a fourth-grade class.

Mathematics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 12 minutes.

  1. 1.

    What number is 70 + 600?

    1. A670
    2. B607
    3. C67
    4. D760
  2. 2.

    Ben starts at 85 on the number line and makes the two hops shown. What number does he land on?

    1. A77
    2. B75
    3. C67
    4. D57
  3. 3.

    How many pencils are 7 inches long?

    1. A14 pencils
    2. B2 pencils
    3. C3 pencils
    4. D4 pencils
  4. 4.

    ? ÷ 2 = 6

    What number goes in place of the question mark?

    1. A14
    2. B8
    3. C4
    4. D12
  5. 5.

    The clock shows the time soccer practice started. It lasted 15 minutes. What time did it end?

    1. A4:30
    2. B3:50
    3. C4:20
    4. D5:05
  6. 6.

    Which fraction is the greatest?

    1. A7/12
    2. B11/12
    3. C9/12
    4. D2/12
  7. 7.

    Which point is at 4/3 on the number line?

    1. APoint A
    2. BPoint B
    3. CPoint C
    4. DPoint D
  8. 8.

    Which shape is a rectangle?

    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
  9. 9.

    How long is the strip of paper? Measure to the nearest quarter inch.

    1. A3 1/2 inches
    2. B5 1/2 inches
    3. C1 3/4 inches
    4. D1 1/2 inches
  10. 10.

    A pattern starts at 3 and follows the rule "add 5." The first three numbers are 3, 8, 13. Which statement about the pattern is true?

    1. AEvery number in the pattern is odd.
    2. BEvery number in the pattern is even.
    3. CThe numbers switch between odd and even.
    4. DEvery number in the pattern is a multiple of 5.

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 5 minutes.

  1. 1.

    It is not kind to boast about winning when your friend lost.

    What does the word boast mean in this sentence?

    1. Atalk about yourself in a proud way to show off
    2. Bsay sorry for something
    3. Cask for help
    4. Dkeep a secret
  2. 2.

    Scientists study a fossil to learn about dinosaurs.

    This sentence is from a science book. What does fossil mean?

    1. Aa map of the earth
    2. Ba shiny stone used in jewelry
    3. Cwhat is left in rock of a plant or animal that lived long ago
    4. Da kind of seed
  3. 3.

    What does the word hopeful mean?

    1. Awithout hope
    2. Bhoping again
    3. Cfull of hope
    4. Dhope
  4. 4.

    Polar bears live in a cold climate near the North Pole.

    This sentence is from a science book. What does climate mean?

    1. Aa kind of plant
    2. Bthe weather on one day
    3. Ca tall mountain
    4. Dthe usual weather of a place over many years
  5. 5.

    The pupil of your eye gets smaller in bright light.

    Which meaning of pupil is used in this sentence?

    1. Aa student
    2. Bthe black dot in the middle of your eye
    3. Ca teacher's desk
    4. Da kind of puppy
  6. 6.

    Which word means the opposite of soothe?

    1. Asort
    2. Bupset
    3. Cswallow
    4. Dcalm
  7. 7.

    The lost hikers were desperate for water after two days in the desert.

    What does the word desperate mean in this sentence?

    1. Afull and happy
    2. Bneeding something so badly that you will try anything
    3. Ccalm and patient
    4. Dlazy and slow
  8. 8.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are perimeter and plead.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Apitch
    2. Bpen
    3. Cprotect
    4. Dprotest
  9. 9.

    The math homework was as easy as pie tonight.

    What does the phrase in bold mean?

    1. Agood to eat
    2. Bshaped like a pie
    3. Cvery easy
    4. Dvery hard
  10. 10.

    Which word is a milder way to say suspected?

    1. Abelieved
    2. Bknew
    3. Cwondered
    4. Dshatter

Computation

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 8 minutes.

  1. 1.

    5,384 + 1,259 =

    1. A6,653
    2. B6,633
    3. C6,743
    4. D6,643
  2. 2.

    674 + 109 = ?

    1. A565
    2. B793
    3. C783
    4. D773
  3. 3.

    611 × 3 =

    1. A1,843
    2. B1,222
    3. C2,444
    4. D1,833
  4. 4.

    3,561 − 2,020 =

    1. A1,641
    2. B1,531
    3. C1,541
    4. D2,541
  5. 5.

    Which multiplication matches the picture?

    1. A4 × 5
    2. B4 + 5
    3. C4 × 6
    4. D5 × 5
  6. 6.

    333 − 276 = ?

    1. A143
    2. B609
    3. C57
    4. D67
  7. 7.

    671 × 7 =

    1. A4,687
    2. B4,707
    3. C4,026
    4. D4,697
  8. 8.

    427 + ? = 1,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A583
    2. B574
    3. C1,427
    4. D573
  9. 9.

    386 + ? = 1,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A624
    2. B1,386
    3. C614
    4. D615
  10. 10.

    63 cookies are shared equally among 7 children. Which expression shows how many cookies each child gets?

    1. A63 − 7
    2. B63 ÷ 7
    3. C63 × 7
    4. D7 ÷ 63

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