Year 3 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Syntax

After checking the speaker's purpose, what does the important idea in the final paragraph mostly refer back to?

A a new event that is never mentioned earlier B moving the waiting sign back C the page number of the book D only the first word of the title

Question 2 of 5 Structure

From the writer's exact wording, use the sequence chart. Which order best matches the text?

Text sequence

First	Next	Last
Rafi finds the lunchbox	Rafi checks the sticker	Rafi returns it to Nora

A Rafi returns it to Nora -> Rafi checks the sticker -> Rafi finds the lunchbox B Rafi finds the lunchbox -> Rafi checks the sticker -> Rafi returns it to Nora C Rafi checks the sticker -> Rafi finds the lunchbox -> Rafi returns it to Nora D Rafi finds the lunchbox -> Rafi returns it to Nora -> Rafi checks the sticker

Question 3 of 5 Syntax

While reading this source, what job does this sentence do in the text: "It simply gives one calm choice to students who need it."?

A It helps explain the main idea more clearly. B It changes the topic to something unrelated. C It gives a random list of names. D It tells the reader to ignore the earlier evidence.

Question 4 of 5 Voice

From the sentence before the quote, how does the title "The Puzzle Map" help the reader?

A It gives the answer to every question in the text. B It names the game feature being judged. C It names something that is not in the text. D It tells the reader to ignore the ending.

Question 5 of 5 Comprehension

When deciding what the quote proves, which statement is NOT supported by the text?

A The instructions say to use a different number of seeds in every tray. B each tray should have the same number of seeds C the writer wants the test to be fair D The procedure explains how to set up seed trays so the result can be compared fairly.

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