3rd Grade
What does the word snatched mean in paragraph 11?
A) Hid
B) Tossed
C) Broke
D) Grabbed
D) Grabbed
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
A) To describe the best places for people to listen to music
B) To show why athletes should listen to more music
C) To explain that music is more powerful than many people realize
D) To suggest that music is the best way to fix bad habits
C) To explain that music is more powerful than many people realize
What is one claim the author makes in the selection?
F) Pets are good for their owners because pets keep people healthy.
G) Some dogs need much more exercise than others do.
H) Children are responsible pet owners.
J) Taking walks is the best way to provide exercise for a dog.
F) Pets are good for their owners because pets keep people healthy.
Why is the fox’s plan important to the resolution of the story?
F) The plan helps the crows learn how much they like their home.
G) The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.
H) The plan gives the snake a chance to find an important necklace.
J) The plan proves to the crows that they like attention.
G) The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.
What can the reader infer about the results of the research study described in paragraph 5?
F) A certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students.
G) Music helps college students understand the importance of sleep.
H) College students are too busy to listen to music at night.
J) College students like classical music better than other kinds of music.
F) A certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students.
Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection?
A) Someone seeking ways to treat pet allergies
B) Someone considering whether to have a pet
C) Someone trying to find a home for a pet
D) Someone wanting to learn about different types of pets
B) Someone considering whether to have a pet
What can the reader infer about the crows based on their actions after Father Crow talks to the fox?
A) They worry that the snake will harm the servants.
B) They often visit the royal ladies and servants at the river.
C) They want to give the necklace to the fox.
D) They trust the fox and the plan he shares.
D) They trust the fox and the plan he shares.
What claim does the author make in the selection?
A) Teachers want their students to listen to music in class.
B) People should listen to music more regularly.
C) Students should avoid listening to music once they fall asleep.
D) Listening to music makes people want to exercise.
B) People should listen to music more regularly.
What key idea do the details in the section “Calming Benefits” support?
A) Resources should be gathered before training a pet.
B) Many people are unfamiliar with how to train an animal.
C) Many people have trouble dealing with stressful situations.
D) A trained pet can reduce the stress people experience.
D) A trained pet can reduce the stress people experience.
What key idea about Mother Crow do the details in paragraphs 7 and 8 best support?
F) Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.
G) Mother Crow is afraid that she will not find enough food for her babies.
H) Mother Crow is sad because the nest is getting too crowded.
J) Mother Crow is upset because no one is listening to her.
F) Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.
Based on the information throughout the selection, what can the reader conclude about students who listen to music during a test?
F) Students will likely fall asleep during a test if there is music playing.
G) Students will get their blood pumping if they listen to music during a test.
H) Students will be less bored if they are able to listen to music during a test.
J) Students will feel calmer during a test if there is music playing.
J) Students will feel calmer during a test if there is music playing.
Read this sentence from paragraph 9.
"Many people believe that pets cause allergies in children."
How does the author show that this argument is untrue?
F) By quoting an expert scientist
G) By describing a research study
H) By interviewing a pet owner
J) By observing a pet owner
G) By describing a research study
How is the setting of the river important to the plot of the story?
A) The river is where Mother Crow wants to build a nest.
B) The river is where Father Crow meets with the fox.
C) The river is where Mother Crow picks up the necklace.
D) The river is where Father Crow wants the snake to live.
C) The river is where Mother Crow picks up the necklace.
What is the best summary of the selection?
A) There are many reasons why people should listen to music. Studies show that music can improve your mood. Music is also good for the mind and body.
B) Many people enjoy listening to music. It helps them feel less worried. In fact, one study showed that listening to music before bed can make people happier.
C) Not everyone chooses to listen to music. However, some people listen to music because it helps them learn. Music is also good for people who have trouble sleeping.
D) Music is able to help people become healthier. In addition, music helps people when they are trying to learn. Students who listen to music during a test get better grades.
A) There are many reasons why people should listen to music. Studies show that music can improve your mood. Music is also good for the mind and body.
Which idea does the author include to support the claim that pets make people become more active?
A) People find it more fun to exercise with a pet.
B) Pet owners need to maintain good health.
C) People think that pets can cause stress.
D) Pet owners have fewer allergies.
A) People find it more fun to exercise with a pet.