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Stanford 10 practice test, Grade 3

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Reading Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 7 minutes.

  1. 1.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are thrilled and timid.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Aservices
    2. Btidy
    3. Cnoisy
    4. Dmammal
  2. 2.

    The suffix -ly means "in a way that is." What does the word slowly mean?

    1. Aslow again
    2. Bslow
    3. Cnot slow
    4. Din a slow way
  3. 3.

    Which word shows the most anger?

    1. Afurious
    2. Bangry
    3. Cfew
    4. Dannoyed
  4. 4.

    Which word means "a plan for how to spend and save money"?

    1. Acycle
    2. Bbudget
    3. Cevidence
    4. Dfraction
  5. 5.

    These words are in order from least to most: few, ______, many.

    Which word belongs in the blank?

    1. Agulp
    2. Bfurious
    3. Cseveral
    4. Dworried
  6. 6.

    We set up our picnic at the foot of the hill.

    Which meaning of foot is used in this sentence?

    1. Athe part of your leg you stand on
    2. Ba kind of shoe
    3. Ca unit of length equal to twelve inches
    4. Dthe bottom of something
  7. 7.

    Can you recall the name of the girl who sat next to you last year?

    What does the word recall mean in this sentence?

    1. Amake something up
    2. Bwrite something down
    3. Cremember
    4. Dforget something
  8. 8.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are top and train.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Atremble
    2. Btrip
    3. Ctremendous
    4. Dtotal
  9. 9.

    The wet, cold puppy looked miserable sitting in the rain.

    Which word could take the place of miserable without changing what the sentence means?

    1. Ajoyful
    2. Bmeasurable
    3. Cunhappy
    4. Dmischievous
  10. 10.

    Dad is feeling under the weather, so he stayed home from work.

    What does the phrase in bold mean?

    1. Avery happy
    2. Bstanding out in the rain
    3. Ctoo hot
    4. Da little sick

Reading Comprehension

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. Sidewalk Chalk

    I kneel down on the sidewalk with a bucket full of chalk. I draw a sun with a smiling face, a rocket zooming into space, a dragon with a curly tail, a castle, and a pirate sail. Then drip, drop, drip, the raindrops fall. They wash away my pictures, one and all. But I don't mind. I won't be blue. The sidewalk's clean and fresh and new. Tomorrow, when the sun comes out, I'll draw some more. I have no doubt!

    1.

    What does the speaker mean by "I won't be blue"?

    1. AI won't be sad.
    2. BI won't use blue chalk.
    3. CI won't draw the sky.
    4. DI won't get cold.
  2. 2.

    What is the big idea of the poem?

    1. AYou can always make something new again.
    2. BChalk should be used only inside.
    3. CDragons are the best thing to draw.
    4. DRain spoils everything.

  3. Grow a Bean in a Cup

    You can watch a bean seed grow!

    You need: a clear plastic cup, a paper towel, water, and a dry bean

    1. Fold the paper towel and push it into the cup.

    2. Slide the bean between the paper towel and the side of the cup, so you can see it.

    3. Pour in a little water to make the towel wet.

    4. Put the cup in a sunny window.

    5. Add a little water every day.

    In a few days, look closely. You will see a root grow down and a stem grow up!

    3.

    Why are the steps numbered?

    1. ATo show how much water to pour
    2. BTo show how many beans to use
    3. CTo show what to do first, next, and last
    4. DTo tell how tall the plant will grow
  4. 4.

    What is the author's main purpose?

    1. ATo describe a sunny window
    2. BTo explain why beans are good to eat
    3. CTo tell a story about a magic bean
    4. DTo tell readers how to grow a bean

  5. The Ant and the Grasshopper

    A fable from ancient Greece

    All summer long, Grasshopper sang and danced in the sunny field. Ant walked past him every day, carrying seeds and grains to her nest.

    "Why work so hard?" Grasshopper asked. "Come and sing with me! There is plenty of food everywhere."

    "I am saving food for the winter," said Ant, "and you should too."

    Grasshopper laughed and kept on singing.

    Then fall came, and then winter. Snow covered the field, and Grasshopper could not find a single seed. Cold and hungry, he knocked on Ant's door.

    Ant had filled her storeroom all summer, so she had plenty. She gave Grasshopper a warm bowl of soup. "Next summer," she said kindly, "you can sing while you work. I'll even show you where the best seeds grow."

    Grasshopper nodded. He had learned his lesson.

    5.

    What lesson does Grasshopper learn?

    1. ASinging is more important than working.
    2. BAnts are better singers than grasshoppers.
    3. CYou should never share with friends.
    4. DIt is wise to get ready for the future.
  6. 6.

    How are Ant and Grasshopper different during the summer?

    1. AAnt is hungry, but Grasshopper has plenty to eat.
    2. BAnt is cold, but Grasshopper is warm.
    3. CAnt works to store food, but Grasshopper spends his time playing.
    4. DAnt lives in the field, but Grasshopper lives in a nest.
  7. 7.

    In the fable, what is a "storeroom" in "Ant had filled her storeroom"?

    1. Aa room where things are kept for later
    2. Ba shop where food is sold
    3. Ca room with a big window
    4. Da room for sleeping

  8. Why We Have Day and Night

    Every morning, the sun seems to rise in the east. Every evening, it seems to sink in the west. But the sun is not really moving across our sky. Earth is the one that is moving.

    Earth spins all the way around, like a merry-go-round, about once every 24 hours. As it spins, one half of Earth faces the sun. On that side, it is daytime. The other half faces away from the sun, toward dark space. On that side, it is nighttime.

    As Earth keeps turning, your part of the world slowly turns toward the sun. That is when you see a sunrise. Later, your part of the world turns away from the sun, and you see a sunset. So when it is daytime where you live, it is nighttime for people on the other side of the planet.

    8.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. ANighttime is colder than daytime.
    2. BThe sun moves across the sky every day.
    3. CThe sun rises in the west each morning.
    4. DDay and night happen because Earth spins.
  9. 9.

    According to the passage, what causes a sunrise?

    1. AThe moon moves out of the way.
    2. BYour part of Earth turns toward the sun.
    3. CEarth stops spinning for a while.
    4. DThe sun climbs up from behind Earth.
  10. 10.

    In the passage, what does the word "sink" mean in "it seems to sink in the west"?

    1. Aa bowl for washing dishes
    2. Bto grow bigger
    3. Cto float on top of water
    4. Dto go down slowly

Mathematics Problem Solving

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

  1. 1.

    189 − 20 = ?

    1. A169
    2. B159
    3. C179
    4. D209
  2. 2.

    Priya has a rope that is 58 feet long. She cuts off 23 feet. How long is the rope now?

    1. A45 feet
    2. B23 feet
    3. C81 feet
    4. D35 feet
  3. 3.

    What fraction of the rectangle is shaded?

    1. A5/8
    2. B1/8
    3. C5/3
    4. D3/8
  4. 4.

    Grace has 54 bottle caps. She gets 12 more, then gives 25 to Ruby. How many bottle caps does Grace have now?

    1. A41
    2. B66
    3. C29
    4. D91
  5. 5.

    A pizza is split into 3 equal parts. What fraction of the whole is one part?

    1. A1/3
    2. B1/2
    3. C1/4
    4. D3/1
  6. 6.

    What is the measure of angle DEF?

    1. A50°
    2. B120°
    3. C140°
    4. D130°
  7. 7.

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

    1. A4 1/4 inches
    2. B4 inches
    3. C4 1/2 inches
    4. D6 1/4 inches
  8. 8.

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

    1. A70 ÷ 7
    2. B70 × 7
    3. C70 − 7
    4. D7 ÷ 70
  9. 9.

    What decimal names point P on the number line?

    1. A0.26
    2. B0.27
    3. C0.23
    4. D0.28
  10. 10.

    802 people are waiting for a boat ride. Each boat holds 5 people. How many boat trips are needed so that everyone gets a ride?

    1. A2
    2. B161
    3. C162
    4. D160

Mathematics Procedures

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 10 minutes.

  1. 1.

    542 × 7 =

    1. A3,794
    2. B3,784
    3. C3,252
    4. D4,336
  2. 2.

    4,984 − 1,052 =

    1. A4,032
    2. B4,932
    3. C3,922
    4. D3,932
  3. 3.

    5,050 − 3,300 =

    1. A1,740
    2. B1,750
    3. C2,750
    4. D1,850
  4. 4.

    20 pencils are shared equally among 4 children. Which expression shows how many pencils each child gets?

    1. A20 × 4
    2. B20 − 4
    3. C20 ÷ 4
    4. D4 ÷ 20
  5. 5.

    6,350 + 2,243 =

    1. A8,493
    2. B8,693
    3. C8,593
    4. D8,583
  6. 6.

    575 + ? = 1,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A435
    2. B424
    3. C426
    4. D425
  7. 7.

    200 × 8 =

    1. A1,800
    2. B1,400
    3. C1,610
    4. D1,600
  8. 8.

    2,240 + 4,570 =

    1. A6,910
    2. B6,800
    3. C6,810
    4. D6,710
  9. 9.

    383 − 327 = ?

    1. A710
    2. B66
    3. C64
    4. D56
  10. 10.

    8 leaves are shared equally among 2 children. Which expression shows how many leaves each child gets?

    1. A2 ÷ 8
    2. B8 − 2
    3. C8 ÷ 2
    4. D8 × 2

Language

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Our cat chased three ______ out of the barn.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Amouses
    2. Bmouse
    3. Cmices
    4. Dmice
  2. 2.

    Which sentence uses commas correctly?

    1. AOur concert is on Tuesday, December 15.
    2. BOur concert is on Tuesday, December, 15.
    3. COur concert is on Tuesday December 15.
    4. DOur concert is on, Tuesday December 15.
  3. 3.

    The puppy was small, ______ it had a very loud bark.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Abecause
    2. Bor
    3. Cbut
    4. Dso
  4. 4.

    Here is how to brush your teeth. Squeeze a little toothpaste onto your brush. Brush all of your teeth for two minutes. Finally, rinse your mouth with water. Now your teeth are clean and shiny!

    What is the writer's main purpose in this paragraph?

    1. Ato tell a story about something that happened
    2. Bto give facts about a topic
    3. Cto share an opinion and give reasons for it
    4. Dto explain how to do something, step by step
  5. 5.

    Owls have special tools for hunting at night. Their large eyes help them see in the dark. ______, owls can hear a mouse moving under the snow. Soft feathers let them fly without making a sound. These tools make owls skilled night hunters.

    Which word or phrase best fills the blank?

    1. AFinally
    2. BFirst
    3. CAlso
    4. DHowever
  6. 6.

    The sky turned dark ______ before the storm.

    Which word is spelled correctly and completes the sentence?

    1. Agrae
    2. Bgrai
    3. Cgray
    4. Dgraye
  7. 7.

    One Saturday morning, Diego discovered that his dog, Rusty, was missing. He searched the backyard and called Rusty's name again and again. Later, he and his sister taped signs to light poles around the block. Grandpa's truck needs new tires. That evening, a neighbor called to say Rusty was in her garden. Diego hugged Rusty and promised to always close the gate.

    Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    1. ALater, he and his sister taped signs to light poles around the block.
    2. BGrandpa's truck needs new tires.
    3. CThat evening, a neighbor called to say Rusty was in her garden.
    4. DHe searched the backyard and called Rusty's name again and again.
  8. 8.

    Our teacher ______ us a new song every Friday.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Ateach
    2. Bhave taught
    3. Cteaches
    4. Dwere teaching
  9. 9.

    Look up! The geese ______ south for the winter.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Ais flying
    2. Bwere flying
    3. Care flying
    4. Dwill be flying
  10. 10.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. AThe Amazon river flows through Brazil.
    2. BThe Amazon River flows through Brazil.
    3. CThe Amazon River flows through brazil.
    4. Dthe Amazon River flows through Brazil.

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