The GMAS is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.
Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.
Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 3 English Language Arts that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.
Domain: Grade 3 >> Reading Standards for Literature
Sample Question: Read the two short fables to find the moral and choose your own point of view.
A. Once a gazelle was running as fast as she could possibly go to outrun a lion who was pursuing her. She had a good lead and was probably going to outrun the lion when she came to a river. Although she could swim, the water looked cold and uninviting. She hesitated on the bank of the river, not wanting to jump in. While she debated, the lion overtook her, and she became his dinner.
B. Once a gazelle was running as fast as she could possibly go to outrun a lion who was pursuing her. She had a good lead and was probably going to outrun the lion when she came to a river. Without looking, she jumped into the water where a crocodile was waiting, and she became his dinner.
What is the moral of Fable B?
- He who hesitates is lost.
- Look before you leap.
- One’s actions do not reflect one’s fate.
- Running away never solves the problem.
Answer Explanation: “Look before you leap,” is the best moral for fable B since it describes what the gazelle should have probably done. If the gazelle had looked in the river before jumping, it could have possibly seen the crocodile. The other answer choices do not pertain to fable B.
Standards: ELAGSE3RL2
Click here to practice: Reading Standards for Literature Questions on 3rd Grade
Domain: Grade 3 >> Reading Standards for Informational Text
Sample Question: Everything in nature follows a pattern. Circles, lines, spirals, and angles are repeated to make a design or a pattern. Patterns in nature are not just pretty adornments. They serve a purpose that has helped nature survive and flourish.
Have you ever taken a close look at a beehive? Well, not too close or you might get stung! The natural pattern in beehives is so perfect that it seems to be computer designed. The hives are made up of layers and layers of cells. Each cell has six perfectly equal sides or hexagons. Why would bees build six-sided cells, instead of round, or box shaped ones? The reason is because the bee is a genius at geometry and architecture! Six-sided cells use up every bit of space and allow bees to get the maximum area for storing honey. Also, Hexagons use the least honeycomb wax because all six sides are identical in length. The bees don’t waste space, material, or effort. Aren’t they smart insects?
What is the above passage telling us?
- It’s introducing the reader to patterns.
- It tells us how bees makes use of patterns.
- It tells us how patterns are used only by people.
- It tells us how bees have limited intelligence.
Answer Explanation: The answer to this question is B, referencing how bees make patterns. The other choices are not possible according to this text.
Standards: ELAGSE3RI2
Click here to practice: Grade 3 Reading Standards for Informational Text Questions
Domain: Grade 3 >> Writing Standards
Sample Question: Miriam is writing a letter to the maker of her favorite clothing company to complain about a pair of jeans that she recently bought.
Which of the following sentences would be MOST APPROPRIATE for the beginning of her letter?
- Your jeans are the greatest ever.
- I have always been very happy with your clothing, until my most recent purchase.
- I will eagerly await your reply.
- First of all, my jeans could not be worn after the first wash.
Answer Explanation: Answer choice B is most appropriate. The reader knows from the information given that Miriam is writing to her favorite clothing line but she is writing to express a problem she has experienced with a current purchase. Choice A would not support a complaint. Choice C is typically a closing remark. Answer choice D begins with “first of all,” and would not typically start this type of letter.
Standards: W.3.1
Click here to practice: 3rd Grade Writing Standards Questions
Domain: Grade 3 >> Language Standards
Sample Question: What is the plural form of the word baby?
- babys
- babies
- babes
- babeys
Answer Explanation: If you chose b, you picked the right answer. If a word ends in a consonant followed by a y, change the y to “i” and add “-es.”
Standards: ELAGSE3L1a
Click here to practice: Language Standards Questions for 3rd Grade
