3rd Grade Unit Review

Compare a bicycle and a car. Identify one similarity and one difference between them.

• a) Both have wheels. Difference: Bicycles are pedal-powered, cars use an engine.

• b) Similarity: Both are animals. Difference: Bicycles have wings, cars have tires.

• c) Similarity: Both are modes of transportation. Difference: Bicycles have a steering wheel, cars have handlebars.

• d) Similarity: Both are plants. Difference: Bicycles have leaves, cars have doors.

Group the following items into two categories: 'Things found in the kitchen' and 'Things found in the living room.'

• a) Kitchen: Toaster, Blender, Coffee Mug, Refrigerator. Living Room: Sofa, Television.

• b) Kitchen: Toaster, Coffee Mug, Refrigerator. Living Room: Sofa, Blender, Television.

• c) Kitchen: Sofa, Coffee Mug, Television. Living Room: Toaster, Blender, Refrigerator.

• d) Kitchen: Blender, Coffee Mug, Refrigerator. Living Room: Toaster, Sofa, Television.

Create a Venn diagram with one circle labeled 'Pets' and the other 'Farm Animals.' Place 'Cat' in the appropriate section.

• a) In the circle for 'Pets.'

• b) In the circle for 'Farm Animals.'

• c) In the overlapping area.

• d) In the space outside both circles.

Why is it important to understand the thought process behind comparing objects or concepts?

• a) To make comparisons more complicated.

• b) To skip the process and directly state similarities.

• c) To make informed decisions and deepen understanding.

• d) To avoid the need for comparisons altogether.

Place the following fruits into two categories: 'Citrus Fruits' and 'Berries.'

• a) Citrus Fruits: Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit. Berries: Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry.

• b) Citrus Fruits: Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry. Berries: Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit.

• c) Citrus Fruits: Orange, Blueberry, Lemon. Berries: Raspberry, Grapefruit, Strawberry.

• d) Citrus Fruits: Grapefruit, Strawberry, Blueberry. Berries: Orange, Lemon, Raspberry.

Explain the key components of the thought process involved in making inferences.

• a) Identifying characters

• b) Drawing conclusions based on evidence

• c) Describing settings

• d) Memorizing facts

Read the following sentence: 'The detective found muddy footprints leading to the open window.' What can you infer from this sentence?

• a) The detective is lost.

• b) The window was closed.

• c) Someone entered through the window with muddy shoes.

• d) The detective doesn't like footprints.

Given a Venn diagram with one circle labeled 'History' and the other 'Science,' where would you place the concept of 'Ancient Pyramids'?

• a) In the circle for 'History'

• b) In the circle for 'Science'

• c) In the overlapping area

• d) Outside both circles

Why is it important for readers to engage in the thought process behind making inferences?

• a) To memorize facts

• b) To impress friends with vocabulary

• c) To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning

• d) To skip parts of the text

In a story, the author writes, 'The sky rumbled, and dark clouds gathered overhead.' What can you infer from this sentence?

• a) It's a clear, sunny day.

• b) The characters are playing in the park.

• c) A storm is approaching.

• d) The sky is always dark.