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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 3

Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Topic A. Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 7. Identify and describe the author's use of language

Objective b. Identify and explain specific words and phrases that contribute to meaning

Assessment limits:

  • Significant words and phrases with a specific effect on meaning
  • Denotations of above-grade-level words used in context
Read the poem 'When You Can Read'. Then answer the following.


Which of these words could replace proper and not change the meaning of line 8?

  1. easy
  2. polite
  3. correct
  4. respectful

Correct Answer
C. correct
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