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Grade 3 Character Traits and Motivation Practice Test

Build Grade 3 reading skills with five 10-question practice tests on character traits, motivations, actions, dialogue, inference, and text evidence.

Character Traits and Motivation Practice Tests

These Grade 3 English Language Arts practice tests help students analyze characters through their actions, words, feelings, choices, and goals. Students use text evidence to identify traits such as responsibility, persistence, kindness, cooperation, and organization.

Skills covered

  • Identifying character traits from actions and dialogue
  • Determining why a character acts or chooses something
  • Connecting character goals to actions
  • Finding evidence that supports a trait
  • Making inferences about feelings and attitudes
  • Using context to understand character-related words

How to use these practice tests

Do not choose a trait only because it sounds positive. Look for what the character actually says and does. Then connect those actions to the character’s goal or motivation and select the evidence that best supports your answer.

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Grade 3 Character Traits and Motivation Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 3 English Language Arts practice test on character traits, motivation, actions, dialogue, evidence, and inference.

Read what each character says, does, and chooses. Use those clues to identify the character trait, motivation, and best supporting evidence.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Which character trait best describes Luis?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Helpful.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Luis carries bags, holds the door, and finds a stronger bag for his neighbor.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is Helpful.

Luis carries bags, holds the door, and finds a stronger bag for his neighbor.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Why did Luis carry two grocery bags inside?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is He wanted to help Mrs. Chen.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Luis sees that Mrs. Chen has too many bags and helps her.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is He wanted to help Mrs. Chen.

Luis sees that Mrs. Chen has too many bags and helps her.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Which action is evidence that Luis is thoughtful?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is He found a stronger bag when he noticed a broken handle.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Luis notices a possible problem and finds a safer way to carry the groceries.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is He found a stronger bag when he noticed a broken handle.

Luis notices a possible problem and finds a safer way to carry the groceries.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. What motivates Luis to help without taking the cookie?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is He wants to help because it is the right thing to do.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Luis says helping her is enough, showing that he is not helping for a reward.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is He wants to help because it is the right thing to do.

Luis says helping her is enough, showing that he is not helping for a reward.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. What did Luis do first?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is He held the door open.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: The passage first says that Luis held the door open.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is He held the door open.

The passage first says that Luis held the door open.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. What does “offered” mean in the passage?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Tried to give.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Mrs. Chen tried to give Luis a cookie.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is Tried to give.

Mrs. Chen tried to give Luis a cookie.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Which trait does Luis not show?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Selfishness.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Luis helps without asking for a reward, so selfishness is not supported.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is Selfishness.

Luis helps without asking for a reward, so selfishness is not supported.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Which detail best supports the idea that Luis pays attention?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is He noticed that one bag had a broken handle.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Noticing the broken handle shows that Luis is paying attention to a safety problem.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is He noticed that one bag had a broken handle.

Noticing the broken handle shows that Luis is paying attention to a safety problem.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. What can the reader infer about Mrs. Chen?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is She appreciates Luis’s help.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: Offering a cookie suggests that Mrs. Chen is grateful for Luis’s help.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is She appreciates Luis’s help.

Offering a cookie suggests that Mrs. Chen is grateful for Luis’s help.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Passage: Luis saw that his neighbor Mrs. Chen was carrying too many grocery bags. He held the door open and carried two bags inside. Mrs. Chen offered him a cookie, but Luis said, "Helping you is enough." He also noticed that one bag had a broken handle, so he found a stronger bag before leaving. Which title best fits the passage?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Luis Helps a Neighbor.

  1. Notice the character action: Look at what the character says, does, or chooses to do.
  2. Connect action and motivation: The passage centers on Luis helping Mrs. Chen with her groceries.
  3. Check the trait: The correct choice is Luis Helps a Neighbor.

The passage centers on Luis helping Mrs. Chen with her groceries.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 3 Character Traits and Motivation

What is a character trait?

A character trait is a quality or way of behaving, such as being kind, responsible, curious, or persistent.

What is character motivation?

Character motivation is the reason a character acts, speaks, or makes a choice.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Character Traits and Motivation questions in total.