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Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced ELA Practice Test

Build Grade 3 reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, research, and evidence skills with five focused 10-question practice sets.

Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced ELA practice sets

This Grade 3 Connecticut Smarter Balanced ELA Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover literary reading, informational reading, vocabulary, language, writing, research, and evidence.

Skills covered

  • Main idea, story lessons, inferences, plot problems, figurative language, character evidence, setting, and symbols
  • Informational main idea, supporting details, author purpose, text structure, vocabulary, headings, summaries, diagrams, and facts
  • Synonyms, antonyms, plural nouns, subject-verb agreement, commas, verb tense, pronouns, adjectives, and complete sentences
  • Writing introductions, supporting sentences, transitions, sentence combining, capitalization, conclusions, precise details, sequence, and opinions
  • Research sources, search terms, claims, notes, source integration, paired texts, focused questions, evidence, and paraphrasing

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Return to the passage, underline useful clues, and explain why the best answer is supported by the text.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Connecticut State Department of Education guidance, official Smarter Balanced materials, accommodations, or testing policies.

For the Connecticut assessment hub, visit Connecticut State Assessments.

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Connecticut Grade 3 ELA Practice Questions

A 10-question Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced ELA practice set on writing and revision, with answers and explanations.

Read each task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which opening sentence would best introduce a paragraph about caring for a pet?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Taking care of a pet requires time, care, and responsibility..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: The first choice introduces the topic and the main points of the paragraph.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

The first choice introduces the topic and the main points of the paragraph.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence best supports the idea that a student is prepared for a test?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Nora reviewed her notes and packed two pencils..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: Reviewing notes and packing pencils are details connected to test preparation.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

Reviewing notes and packing pencils are details connected to test preparation.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which transition best completes the sentence? “First, mix the soil. ___, place the seed in the cup.”

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Next.

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: Next signals the second step in an ordered process.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

Next signals the second step in an ordered process.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which revision combines the sentences correctly? “The rain stopped. We went outside.”

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is After the rain stopped, we went outside..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: After connects the two events in a complete sentence.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

After connects the two events in a complete sentence.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence has the correct capitalization?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is My friend lives in Connecticut..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: The first word and the place name Connecticut need capital letters.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

The first word and the place name Connecticut need capital letters.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence would best conclude a paragraph about saving water?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Small actions can help families use less water each day..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: The first choice returns to the main idea and gives the paragraph a clear ending.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

The first choice returns to the main idea and gives the paragraph a clear ending.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which revision makes the sentence more precise? “The dog went to the bowl.”

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The thirsty dog trotted to its water bowl..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: Thirsty, trotted, and water bowl give clearer information about the action.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

Thirsty, trotted, and water bowl give clearer information about the action.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence is written in the correct order for a short explanation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is First gather the materials, next build the model, and finally test it..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: The first choice presents the steps in a logical order.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

The first choice presents the steps in a logical order.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence best supports an opinion that recess is important?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Recess gives students time to move, play, and return ready to learn..

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: The sentence gives reasons connected to the opinion about recess.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

The sentence gives reasons connected to the opinion about recess.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which word should replace the repeated word? “The small puppy carried a small ball to a small mat.”

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is little.

  1. Read carefully: Look for the story detail, text clue, word meaning, or writing goal that the task asks about.
  2. Use the text: Little can replace repeated small while keeping the meaning close.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is best supported by the passage or the sentence.

Little can replace repeated small while keeping the meaning close.

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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Grade 3 ELA Practice

Which Grade 3 ELA skills are covered?

The page covers literary and informational reading, vocabulary, language, writing, research, and evidence skills.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official Smarter Balanced questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Connecticut State Department of Education and Smarter Balanced information for official materials, accommodations, and policies.