California Testing Vocabulary for 3rd Graders

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To memorize information without understanding.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• joyful

• discontent

• frustrated

• miserable

What is the antonym of 'increase'?

• amplify

• decrease

• expand

• boost

Use the word 'predict' in a sentence.

• I predict that it will rain tomorrow.

• They predict that the sun will rise in the east.

• She predicted the stock market would crash last year.

• I predict the outcome of the game is uncertain.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• not happy

• very happy

• slightly sad

• emotionally neutral

What is the suffix in the word 'carefully'?

• -ly

• -fullying

• -fully

• -care

Which word means the same as 'assist'?

• hinder

• neglect

• ignore

• aid

What does 'compare' mean in the context of math?

• To determine the square root of a number.

• To add two numbers together.

• To find the average of numbers.

• To evaluate the relative sizes or values of numbers or expressions.

Identify the relationship: 'teacher' is to 'student' as 'doctor' is to what?

• patient

• pharmacist

• nurse

• surgeon

What does the word 'explain' mean?

• To summarize briefly.

• To ignore or dismiss.

• To make clear or understandable.

• To confuse or mislead.