Welcome to the 3rd grade reading comprehension test.

In this test, we will have three short stories, with four questions each.


Story 1: All About Clouds

Clouds are everywhere. There is almost always some form of a cloud in the sky. Clouds can be fun to look at, or scary to look at, depending on the cloud. A cirrus cloud is a very thin cloud that appears when it is clear, or sunny outside. A cumulus cloud is a big and fluffy cloud that appears when it's partly cloudy or mostly cloudy. Watch out for a nimbus cloud though, those clouds are black, dark, and stormy! Clouds can form in a mysterious and a unique way. The sky can be full of water. People cannot see the water though, since the drops of water are too small. The drops are so small that they have turned into a gas called water vapor. As the water vapor goes higher in the sky, the air gets cooler. The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things. Clouds are very interesting.

Story 1 Questions:

Question 1: What are the three types of clouds?
nimbus, occulonimbus, and cirrus
nimbus, water vapor, and cumulus
cumulus, nimbus, and cirrus

Question 2: What is the main idea of this story?
Clouds are all around us, and it's important to learn about them
Nimbus clouds are black, dark, and stormy
The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things.

Question 3: Write using your own words, and on a separate paper, what each cloud looks like, and what weather each cloud can be found in.

Question 4: (inference): Why do you think nimbus clouds are scary, and what weather do you think nimbus clouds have?

Story 1 Results:

Story 1: Question 1: Correct!
Story 1: Question 1: Try again!
Story 1: Question 1: Try again!
Story 1: Question 2: Correct!
Story 1: Question 2: Try again!
Story 1: Question 2: Try again!

Story 2: Dani and the Tornado:

Once on a Saturday afternoon, Dani was planning on flying her kite high in the sky on a beautiful blue day. As she began flying her kite, a strong gust of wind immediately knocked the kite down into the ground, causing it to spin circular, making it go round and round. Then, Dani overheard yelling of panic from her mom and then the two of them ran into the house. Then the power went out for a moment. Then, they heard updates about what has been happening and what to do next.

Story 2 Questions:

Question 1: What does the word circular mean?
spin around in a circle
spin around in a swirl-like shape
flops upside down

Question 2 (inference): Why do you think Dani's mom was yelling at her?
She was mad at her for making a mess outside
She wanted Dani to hear her because of how bad the storm was
Dani was too close to the street

Question 3: (inference): Where do you think Dani and her mom heard the updates, and when do you think they heard them?
From their neighbors after the power was out, and after the storm had calmed down
From the news on their phones while the power was out
From their neighbors while the power was out

Question 4: (list/short answer)

Sequence the events from first to last, in your own words.

Event One:

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Event Two:

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Event Three:

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CORRECT

Story 2 Results:

Story 2: Question 1: Correct!
Story 2: Question 1: Try again!
Story 2: Question 1: Try again!
Story 2: Question 2: Correct!
Story 2: Question 2: Try again!
Story 2: Question 2: Try again!
Story 2: Question 3: Correct!
Story 2: Question 3: Try again!
Story 2: Question 3: Try again!

Story 3: How to Make Ice Cream:

Ice cream is very popular, especially with kids, but all ages equally enjoy this yummy treat! Many don't know that they can make their own ice cream from home. Here are some simple steps to make your own ice cream: 1. First, gather your ingrediants. The ingrediants are: 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Also, gather two bags, one small bag, and one big bag. Also, you will need 2 cups of ice, and 1/3 cup of salt. 2. For the small bag, combine the mlik, the sugar, and vanilla, and close it up firmly. For the larger bag, combine the salt and the ice. 3. Put the small bag in the larger bag and shake it up firmly for 5 minutes.

Story 3 Question: Sequencing

Put the events in order from first to last.

Event One:

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Event Two:

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CORRECT

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Event Three:

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CORRECT

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