School Improvement in Maryland

Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 3

Standard 1.0 General Reading Processes

Topic D. Vocabulary
Students will use a variety of strategies and opportunities to understand word meaning and to increase vocabulary.

Indicator 3. Understand, acquire, and use new vocabulary

Objective a. Use context to determine the meanings of words

Assessment limits:

  • Above grade-level words used in context
  • Words with multiple meanings
Choose the word or group of words that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Then mark the space for the answer you have chosen.

The people began applauding to show Anne that they liked her singing. Applauding means _____.

  1. whispering
  2. calling
  3. clapping
  4. chattering

Correct Answer
C. clapping
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